#pillar

This means that a large stone was simply set up on its end to mark the place where this important event happened.

#made a pile

"stacked them on top of each other"

#Then they ate there by the pile

Eating a meal together was a part of making the covenant with one another. (See: [[:en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_explicit]])

#Jegar Saha Dutha

Translators may add a footnote that says: "The name Jegar Saha Dutha means 'heap of witness' in Laban's language." (See: [[:en:ta:vol1:translate:translate_names]])

#Galeed

Translators may add a footnote that says: "The name Galeed means 'heap of witness' in Jacob's language. (See: [[:en:ta:vol1:translate:translate_names]])