Genesis 35:13

Modern

Then God went up from the place where He had spoken with him.

Traditional

And God went up from him in the place where he talked with him.

Literal

And God went up from him in the place where He had spoken with him.

Latin

Et recessit ab eo.

Hebrew

English

Then God went up from the place where He had spoken with him.

At Bethel, God confirmed the promise he made earlier. He reminded Jacob that his name was now Israel, proving that he had received the blessing.

This chapter discusses God's promises, Jacob's vow, and how Jacob's sons continue the covenant. Deborah, Rachel, and Isaac died. This marked the end of an era and the story of Isaac's family (25:19–35:29).
They removed idols (35:1–4) and established pure worship (35:6–7). During this time, they needed to renew their faith so Jacob's sons could continue the covenant.

Theme notes and profiles

Genesis 17:22
When He had finished speaking with Abraham, God went up from him.
Genesis 18:33
When the LORD had finished speaking with Abraham, He departed, and Abraham returned home.
Luke 24:31
Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus—and He disappeared from their sight.
Judges 13:20
When the flame went up from the altar to the sky, the angel of the LORD ascended in the flame. When Manoah and his wife saw this, they fell facedown to the ground.
Judges 6:21
Then the angel of the LORD extended the tip of the staff that was in his hand and touched the meat and the unleavened bread. And fire flared from the rock and consumed the meat and the unleavened bread. Then the angel of the LORD vanished from his sight.
Genesis 11:5
Then the LORD came down to see the city and the tower that the sons of men were building.