Genesis 35:7

Translations

Modern

There Jacob built an altar, and he called that place El-bethel, because it was there that God had revealed Himself to Jacob as he fled from his brother.

Traditional

And he built there an altar, and called the place El–beth–el: because there God appeared unto him, when he fled from the face of his brother.

Literal

And he built there an altar and called the place El-bethel, because there God had revealed himself to him when he fled from the face of his brother.

Latin

Ædificavitque ibi altare, et appellavit nomen loci illius, Domus Dei: ibi enim apparuit ei Deus cum fugeret fratrem suum.

Original

Hebrew

English

There Jacob built an altar, and he called that place El-bethel, because it was there that God had revealed Himself to Jacob as he fled from his brother.

Notes

Genesis 35:6–7

Jacob built an altar at Bethel as God had instructed (35:1; compare 12:8).

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

Genesis 35:3
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.”
Genesis 28:13
And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie.
Genesis 35:1
Then God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel, and settle there. Build an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau.”
Judges 6:24
So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD Is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.
Genesis 28:19
…and he called that place Bethel, though previously the city had been named Luz.
Ecclesiastes 5:4–5
When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow.
Exodus 17:15
And Moses built an altar and named it The LORD Is My Banner.
Ezekiel 48:35
The perimeter of the city will be 18,000 cubits, and from that day on the name of the city will be: THE LORD IS THERE.”
Genesis 28:22
And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.”

Places

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

Glossary

Altar Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Burial, Burial Customs Ebla Tablets El-bethel Genesis, Book of Jeroboam Judges, Book of Oak 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 Communion: Isaac, in Dreams El-Beth-El: Name of the Altar Erected by Jacob where he had the Vision of Angels God: Appearances of To Jacob, at Beth-El Jacob: Returns to Beth-El, where he Builds an Altar, and Erects and Dedicates a Pillar Obedience: Jacob Patriarchal Government: Exercised in Acting As Priests Priests: During Patriarchal Age Heads of Families Acted As Social and Family Prayer: Jacob Thankfulness: To God of Jacob

Genesis 35:7

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