Genesis 35:3

Translations

Modern

Then let us arise and go to Bethel. I will build an altar there to God, who answered me in my day of distress. He has been with me wherever I have gone.”

Traditional

And let us arise, and go up to Beth–el; and I will make there an altar unto God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me in the way which I went.

Literal

And let us arise and go up to Bethel; and I will make there an altar to God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and has been with me in the way that I have gone.”

Latin

Surgite, et ascendamus in Bethel, ut faciamus ibi altare Deo: qui exaudivit me in die tribulationis meæ, et socius fuit itineris mei.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then let us arise and go to Bethel. I will build an altar there to God, who answered me in my day of distress. He has been with me wherever I have gone.”

Notes

Genesis 35:3

He has been with me wherever I have gone: God had fulfilled his promises (28:15; 31:3), so Jacob must fulfill his vow.

Genesis 35:2–4

Jacob vowed to fully devote himself to the Lord (28:20–22). To establish this devotion, his family had to get rid of all pagan idols and stop worshiping other gods. God allows no rivals. Only the Lord could be their God (compare Joshua 5:1–9).

Genesis 35:1–7

Jacob returned to Bethel, about 24 kilometers (15 miles) south of Shechem, to fulfill the vows he made there (28:20–22).

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 Symbolic Numbers

Related verses

Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.
Genesis 32:7
In great fear and distress, Jacob divided his people into two camps, as well as the flocks and herds and camels.
Genesis 31:3
Then the LORD said to Jacob, “Go back to the land of your fathers and to your kindred, and I will be with you.”
Genesis 31:42
If the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the Fear of Isaac, had not been with me, surely by now you would have sent me away empty-handed. But God has seen my affliction and the toil of my hands, and last night He rendered judgment.”
Proverbs 3:6
…in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Psalm 107:6
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress.
Genesis 28:15
Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”
Isaiah 30:19
O people in Zion who dwell in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. He will surely be gracious when you cry for help; when He hears, He will answer you.
Psalm 50:15
Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor Me.”
Genesis 32:24
So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak.
Psalm 91:15
When he calls out to Me, I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.
Genesis 28:20–22
Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and watch over me on this journey, and if He will provide me with food to eat and clothes to wear,

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Places

Bethel: Important city in Israel, associated with Abraham and Jacob

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Burial, Burial Customs Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Jeroboam Judges, Book of Monotheism Patriarchs, Period of the Worship

Topics

Altar: Built by Jacob Altars of Jacob Beth-El: A City North of Jerusalem: And Builds an Altar At Iconoclasm: Destroyed by Jacob Idolatry: Early Notice of, Amongst God's Professing People Idolatry: Incompatible with the Service of God Jacob: Returns to Beth-El, where he Builds an Altar, and Erects and Dedicates a Pillar Masters: Should, with Their Households: Worship God Patriarchal Government: Exercised in Acting As Priests Prayer by Jacob Social and Family Prayer: Jacob Teraphim: Condemned and Disposed of by Jacob Thankfulness: To God of Jacob Worship of Jacob Worship: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

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