Genesis 35:15 bbe — And he gave to the place where God had been talking with him, the name of Beth-el.

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"And he gave to the place where God had been talking with him, the name of Beth-el."

— Genesis 35:15, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 35:15 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And Jacob called the name of the place where God spake with him, Beth–el.”
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ASV
“And Jacob called the name of the place where God spake with him, Beth-el. ”
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WEB
“Jacob called the name of the place where God spoke with him "Bethel."”
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NET
“Jacob named the place where God spoke with him Bethel.”
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Genesis 35 — Context

And the land which I gave to Abraham and Isaac, I will give to you; and to your seed after you I will give the land.

Then God went up from him in the place where he had been talking with him.

And Jacob put up a pillar in the place where he had been talking with God, and put a drink offering on it, and oil.

And he gave to the place where God had been talking with him, the name of Beth-el.

So they went on from Beth-el; and while they were still some distance from Ephrath, the pains of birth came on Rachel and she had a hard time.

And when her pain was very great, the woman who was helping her said, Have no fear; for now you will have another son.

And in the hour when her life went from her (for death came to her), she gave the child the name Ben-oni: but his father gave him the name of Benjamin.

Genesis 35:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 35:15 say?

Genesis 35:15 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he gave to the place where God had been talking with him, the name of Beth-el.”

Where is Genesis 35:15 in the Bible?

Genesis 35:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 35, verse 15.

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 35:15.

What translation should I read Genesis 35:15 in?

Genesis 35:15 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 35:15?

Genesis 35:15 reads (BBE): “And he gave to the place where God had been talking with him, the name of Beth-el.” 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.

Genesis 35:15 bbe — And he gave to the place where God had been talking with him, the name of Beth-el.

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