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A Boundary of Peace, Not Land
Commentators clarify that this boundary was not a strict territorial border forbidding all travel. Instead, it was an agreement that neither Jacob nor Laban would cross this line with the intent to harm the other. The focus was on preventing future aggression, not on total separation.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 31:1–55
18th Century
Theologian
תרפים terāpı̂ym — Teraphim. This word occurs fifteen times in the Old Testament. It appears three times in this chapte…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 31:1–55
19th Century
Bishop
John Gill
On Genesis 31:52
17th Century
Pastor
This heap [be] witness Agreeably to its name, which both he and Jacob gave unto it: and [this] pillar [be] wi…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 31:43–55
17th Century
Minister
Laban could neither justify himself nor condemn Jacob and therefore desires to hear no more of that matter. He is not willing to acknowledge his fa…