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Gilead

"Rocky region; hill of testimony"

Genesis 31:21

Who they were

A mountainous region east of the Jordan, known for its healing balm. Jeremiah asked 'Is there no balm in Gilead?' — a question about healing and hope.

Themes

healingtestimonyhopelandscape

Read their story

Gilead's story begins in Genesis.

The full passage is at Genesis 31:21. Any modern translation will do — the NLT and NIV are the most readable; the ESV and NKJV stay close to the wording the church has used for centuries.

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