Genesis 35:7
“And he built there an altar, and called the place Elbethel: because there God appeared unto him, when he fled from the face of his brother.”
Genesis 35:7 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And he built there an altar, and called the place Elbethel: because there God appeared unto him, when he fled from the face of his brother.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he built there an altar, and called the name of that place, The house of God: for there God appeared to him when he fled from his brother.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he built there an altar, and called the place El-beth-el; because there God was revealed unto him, when he fled from the face of his brother.
- DARBYDarby
- And he built there an altar, and called the place El-beth-el; because there God had appeared to him when he fled from the face of his brother.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He built an altar there, and called the place El Beth El; because there God was revealed to him, when he fled from the face of his brother.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and he buildeth there an altar, and proclaimeth at the place the God of Bethel: for there had God been revealed unto him, in his fleeing from the face of his brother.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- There he built an altar and named the place Elbethel, because God had appeared to him there when he fled from his brother.
Context: Genesis 35
5And they journeyed: and the terror of God was upon the cities that were round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob.
6So Jacob came to Luz, which is in the land of Canaan, that is, Bethel, he and all the people that were with him.
7And he built there an altar, and called the place Elbethel: because there God appeared unto him, when he fled from the face of his brother.
8But Deborah Rebekah's nurse died, and she was buried beneath Bethel under an oak: and the name of it was called Allonbachuth.
9And God appeared unto Jacob again, when he came out of Padanaram, and blessed him.
About Genesis 35: Jacob's Return to Bethel
God tells Jacob to move to Bethel and to get rid of foreign gods. Jacob renames the place Bethel and builds an altar to God.
Commentary
Genesis 35 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Genesis, as it marks a major transition in the life of Jacob. After a tumultuous period of conflict and deception, Jacob is finally reconciled with his brother Esau and is ready to move on with his life.