KJVAnd Mizpah; for he said, The Lord watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another.
and Mizpah, for he said, Jehovah watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another.
It was also called Mizpah, because Laban said, “May the LORD keep watch between you and me when we are absent from each other.
Mizpah also, for he said, `Jehovah doth watch between me and thee, for we are hidden one from another;
— and Mizpah; for he said, Let Jehovah watch between me and thee, when we shall be hidden one from another:
Genesis — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
1. And he heard the words. Although Jacob ardently desired his own country, and was continually thinking of his return to it; yet his admirable patience appears in this, that he suspends his purpose till a new occasion presents itself. I do not, however, deny, that some imperfection was mixed…