Genesis 35:14

Translations

Modern

So Jacob set up a pillar in the place where God had spoken with him—a stone marker—and he poured out a drink offering on it and anointed it with oil.

Traditional

And Jacob set up a pillar in the place where he talked with him, even a pillar of stone: and he poured a drink offering thereon, and he poured oil thereon.

Literal

And Jacob set up a pillar in the place where He had spoken with him—a pillar of stone. And he poured on it a drink offering, and he poured on it oil.

Latin

Ille vero erexit titulum lapideum in loco quo locutus fuerat ei Deus: libans super eum libamina, et effundens oleum:

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English

So Jacob set up a pillar in the place where God had spoken with him—a stone marker—and he poured out a drink offering on it and anointed it with oil.

Notes

Genesis 35:14–15

In fulfilling his vow (28:20–22), Jacob’s actions were almost identical to his actions in the earlier experience at Bethel (compare 28:16–19).

Genesis 35:9–15

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.

Genesis 35:1–29

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

Jacob Altars Symbolic Numbers

Related verses

Genesis 28:18–19
Early the next morning, Jacob took the stone that he had placed under his head, and he set it up as a pillar. He poured oil on top of it,
Genesis 35:20
Jacob set up a pillar on her grave; it marks Rachel’s tomb to this day.
Exodus 17:15
And Moses built an altar and named it The LORD Is My Banner.
1 Samuel 7:12
Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.”
Genesis 31:45
So Jacob picked out a stone and set it up as a pillar,

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Anoint Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Burial, Burial Customs Ebla Tablets El-Elohe-Israel Genesis, Book of Jacob Judges, Book of Patriarchs, Period of the Worship

Topics

Anointing in Consecration: Jacob's Pillar: At Beth-El Beth-El: A City North of Jerusalem: And Builds an Altar At Blessing: Temporal, from God: To Jacob Drink offering: Antiquity of Jacob: God Confirms the Covenant of Abraham To Offerings: Different Kinds of Drink Offerings: Drink: Libations of Wine offered with the Sacrifices Pillar: Monuments Erected to Commemorate Events by Jacob, his Vision of Angels Sacred Anointing: Antiquity of

Genesis 35:14

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