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Genesis 33:18-1964 bbe — So Jacob came safely from Paddan-aram to the town of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and put up his tents near the town.…

Bible in Basic English

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So Jacob came safely from Paddan-aram to the town of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and put up his tents near the town.

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And for a hundred bits of money he got from the children of Hamor, the builder of Shechem, the field in which he had put up his tents.

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And there he put up an altar, naming it El, the God of Israel.

— Genesis 33:18-1964, Bible in Basic English

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  • KJV

    “And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padan–aram; and pitched his tent before the city. And he bought a parcel of a field, where he had spread his tent, at the hand of the children of Hamor, Shechem’s father, for an hundred pieces of money. And he erected there an altar, and called it El–elohe–Israel. ”

Genesis 33 — Context

15

And Esau said, Then keep some of my men with you. And he said, What need is there for that, if my lord is pleased with me?

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So Esau, turning back that day, went on his way to Seir.

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And Jacob went on to Succoth, where he made a house for himself and put up tents for his cattle: for this reason the place was named Succoth.

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So Jacob came safely from Paddan-aram to the town of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and put up his tents near the town.

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And for a hundred bits of money he got from the children of Hamor, the builder of Shechem, the field in which he had put up his tents.

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And there he put up an altar, naming it El, the God of Israel.

Genesis 33:18-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 33:18-1964 say?
Genesis 33:18-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So Jacob came safely from Paddan-aram to the town of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and put up his tents near the town. And for a hundred bits of money he got from the children of Hamor, the builder of Shechem, the field in which he had put up his tents. And there he put up an altar, naming it El, the God of Israel.”
Where is Genesis 33:18-1964 in the Bible?
Genesis 33:18-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 33, verses 18–1964.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 33:18-1964.
What translation should I read Genesis 33:18-1964 in?
Genesis 33:18-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 33:18-1964?
Genesis 33:18-1964 reads (BBE): “So Jacob came safely from Paddan-aram to the town of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and put up his tents near the town. And for a hundred bits of money he got from the children of Hamor, the builder of Shechem, the field in which he had put up his tents. And there he put up an altar, naming it El, the God of Israel.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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