Genesis 35:6 bbe — And Jacob came to Luz in the land of Canaan (which is the same as Beth-el), he and all his people.

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"And Jacob came to Luz in the land of Canaan (which is the same as Beth-el), he and all his people."

— Genesis 35:6, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 35 — Context

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And let us go up to Beth-el: and there I will make an altar to God, who gave me an answer in the day of my trouble, and was with me wherever I went.

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Then they gave to Jacob all the strange gods which they had, and the rings which were in their ears; and Jacob put them away under the holy tree at Shechem.

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So they went on their journey: and the fear of God was on the towns round about, so that they made no attack on the sons of Jacob.

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And Jacob came to Luz in the land of Canaan (which is the same as Beth-el), he and all his people.

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And there he made an altar, naming the place El-beth-el: because it was there he had the vision of God when he was in flight from his brother.

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And Deborah, the servant who had taken care of Rebekah from her birth, came to her end, and was put to rest near Beth-el, under the holy tree: and they gave it the name of Allon-bacuth.

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Now when Jacob was on his way from Paddan-aram, God came to him again and, blessing him, said,

Genesis 35:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 35:6 say?
Genesis 35:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Jacob came to Luz in the land of Canaan (which is the same as Beth-el), he and all his people.”
Where is Genesis 35:6 in the Bible?
Genesis 35:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 35, verse 6.
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 35:6.
What translation should I read Genesis 35:6 in?
Genesis 35:6 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 35:6?
Genesis 35:6 reads (BBE): “And Jacob came to Luz in the land of Canaan (which is the same as Beth-el), he and all his people.” 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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