Genesis 35:15 cpdv — and he called the name of that place, ‘Bethel.’

Catholic Public Domain Version

"and he called the name of that place, ‘Bethel.’ "

— Genesis 35:15, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 35 — Context

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And the land that I gave to Abraham and Isaac, I will give to you, and to your offspring after you.”

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And he withdrew from him.

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In truth, he set up a monument of stone, in the place where God had spoken to him, pouring out libations over it, and pouring oil,

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and he called the name of that place, ‘Bethel.’

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Then, departing from there, he arrived in springtime at the land that leads to Ephrath. And there, when Rachel was giving birth,

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because it was a difficult birth, she began to be in danger. And the midwife said to her, “Do not be afraid, for you will have this son also.”

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Then, when her life was departing because of the pain, and death was now imminent, she called the name of her son Benoni, that is, the son of my pain. Yet truly, his father called him Benjamin, that is, the son of the right hand.

Genesis 35:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 35:15 say?
Genesis 35:15 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “and he called the name of that place, ‘Bethel.’ ”
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 (CPDV): “and he called the name of that place, ‘Bethel.’ ” 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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