Genesis 33:18 net — After he left Paddan Aram, Jacob came safely to the city of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and he camped near the city.

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"After he left Paddan Aram, Jacob came safely to the city of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and he camped near the city."

— Genesis 33:18, NET Bible

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Genesis 33 — Context

15

So Esau said,“Let me leave some of my men with you.”“Why do that?” Jacob replied.“My lord has already been kind enough to me.”

16

So that same day Esau made his way back to Seir.

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But Jacob traveled to Succoth where he built himself a house and made shelters for his livestock. That is why the place was called Succoth.

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After he left Paddan Aram, Jacob came safely to the city of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and he camped near the city.

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Then he purchased the portion of the field where he had pitched his tent; he bought it from the sons of Hamor, Shechem’s father, for a hundred pieces of money.

20

There he set up an altar and called it“The God of Israel is God.”

Genesis 33:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Genesis 33:18 say?
Genesis 33:18 in the NET Bible reads: “After he left Paddan Aram, Jacob came safely to the city of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and he camped near the city.”
Where is Genesis 33:18 in the Bible?
Genesis 33:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 33, verse 18.
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.
What translation should I read Genesis 33:18 in?
Genesis 33:18 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?
Genesis 33:18 reads (NET): “After he left Paddan Aram, Jacob came safely to the city of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and he camped near the city.” 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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