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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Stoneheap</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/s/stoneheap.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/job/8-17.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/s/stoneheap.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Stoneheap</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/s/stoned.htm" title="Stoned">◄</a> Stoneheap <a href="/topical/s/stone-knives.htm" title="Stone-knives">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Definition and Significance:</b> <br>A "stoneheap" in biblical terms refers to a pile or heap of stones that often served as a memorial, boundary marker, or witness to a significant event. In ancient times, stoneheaps were commonly used as physical reminders of covenants, agreements, or divine interventions. They were tangible symbols that marked important locations or events in the history of the Israelites.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b> <br>One of the most notable references to a stoneheap is found in the account of Jacob and Laban in Genesis. After Jacob fled from Laban, his father-in-law, they eventually met and made a covenant of peace. To commemorate this agreement, they erected a stoneheap:<br><br>· <b><a href="/genesis/31-45.htm">Genesis 31:45-48</a> :</i> "So Jacob took a stone and set it up as a pillar, and he said to his relatives, 'Gather some stones.' So they took stones and made a heap, and there they ate beside the heap. Laban called it Jegar-sahadutha, and Jacob called it Galeed."<br><br>This stoneheap, also known as Galeed, served as a witness to the covenant between Jacob and Laban, symbolizing their mutual agreement and the boundary between their territories.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Context:</b> <br>In the ancient Near East, stoneheaps were a common method of marking significant locations or events. They were durable and visible markers that could withstand the test of time. The use of stoneheaps as memorials is consistent with the broader biblical theme of remembrance, where physical objects or locations are used to recall God's faithfulness and the history of His people.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b> <br>Stoneheaps in the Bible often carry theological significance, serving as reminders of God's presence and the covenants made between individuals and God or between individuals themselves. They underscore the importance of memory and testimony in the life of faith. By erecting a stoneheap, the biblical characters acknowledged God's role in their lives and the importance of keeping their commitments.<br><br><b>Symbolism:</b> <br>The stoneheap symbolizes stability, permanence, and testimony. It is a physical representation of an invisible reality, such as a promise or divine intervention. In a spiritual sense, stoneheaps can be seen as a call to remember and uphold the commitments made before God and others.<br><br><b>Related Concepts:</b> <br>Stoneheaps are related to other biblical concepts such as altars, pillars, and memorial stones. Each of these serves a similar purpose in marking significant events or covenants. For example, Joshua set up twelve stones in the Jordan River as a memorial to the Israelites' crossing into the Promised Land (<a href="/joshua/4.htm">Joshua 4:1-9</a>).<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>While the Bible does not provide extensive details on every stoneheap mentioned, their presence in the narrative highlights the importance of remembrance and testimony in the biblical tradition. Stoneheaps serve as enduring symbols of faith, covenant, and divine intervention in the lives of God's people.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/7276.htm"><span class="l">7276. Regem -- a descendant of Caleb</span></a><br><b>...</b> of Caleb NASB Word Usage Regem (1). Regem. From ragam; <b>stoneheap</b>; Regem, an Israelite --<br> Regem. see HEBREW ragam. 7275, 7276. Regem. 7277 . Strong's Numbers <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/7276.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/stoneheap.htm"><span class="l"><b>Stoneheap</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Stoneheap</b> (2 Occurrences). Job 8:17 His roots are entwined<br> about the <b>stoneheap</b>; he seeth the place of stones. (DBY RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/stoneheap.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/stoned.htm"><span class="l">Stoned (38 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/stoned.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/g/gems.htm"><span class="l">Gems (5 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Proverbs 26:8 As a bag of gems in a <b>stoneheap</b>, so is he that giveth honour to<br> a fool. (DBY). Lamentations 4:1 How is the gold become dim! <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/g/gems.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/twine.htm"><span class="l">Twine (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Twine (1 Occurrence). Job 8:17 His roots are entwined<br> about the <b>stoneheap</b>; he seeth the place of stones. (Root in DBY RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/twine.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/entwined.htm"><span class="l">Entwined (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance Entwined (1 Occurrence). Job 8:17 His roots are entwined<br> about the <b>stoneheap</b>; he seeth the place of stones. (DBY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/entwined.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/stone-knives.htm"><span class="l">Stone-knives (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Stone-knives. <b>Stoneheap</b>, Stone-knives. Stonemasons . Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b><br> (DBY). <b>Stoneheap</b>, Stone-knives. Stonemasons . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/stone-knives.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bag.htm"><span class="l">Bag (52 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Proverbs 26:8 As a bag of gems<br> in a <b>stoneheap</b>, so is he that giveth honour to a fool. (DBY). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bag.htm - 29k</font><p><a href="/topical/h/heap.htm"><span class="l">Heap (66 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). Proverbs 26:8 As a bag of gems in a<br><b>stoneheap</b>, so is he that giveth honour to a fool. (DBY JPS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/h/heap.htm - 33k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Stoneheap (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/8-17.htm">Job 8:17</a></span><br />His roots are entwined about the <span class="boldtext">stoneheap</span>; he seeth the place of stones. <br /><span class="source">(DBY RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/26-8.htm">Proverbs 26:8</a></span><br />As a bag of gems in a <span class="boldtext">stoneheap</span>, so is he that giveth honour to a fool.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/stoneheap.htm">Stoneheap</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/k/knife.htm">Knife (10 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gibeath-ha-araloth.htm">Gibeath-ha-araloth (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gibeath.htm">Gibeath (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/araloth.htm">Araloth (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/stoneheap.htm">Stoneheap (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/stonemasons.htm">Stonemasons (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/circumcision.htm">Circumcision (98 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/anem.htm">Anem (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/joshua.htm">Joshua (211 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/s/stoned.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Stoned"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Stoned" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/s/stone-knives.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Stone-knives"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Stone-knives" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>