Genesis 35:6 net — Jacob and all those who were with him arrived at Luz(that is, Bethel) in the land of Canaan.

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"Jacob and all those who were with him arrived at Luz(that is, Bethel) in the land of Canaan."

— Genesis 35:6, NET Bible

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Genesis 35 — Context

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Let us go up at once to Bethel. Then I will make an altar there to God, who responded to me in my time of distress and has been with me wherever I went.”

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So they gave Jacob all the foreign gods that were in their possession and the rings that were in their ears. Jacob buried them under the oak near Shechem

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and they started on their journey. The surrounding cities were afraid of God, and they did not pursue the sons of Jacob.

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Jacob and all those who were with him arrived at Luz(that is, Bethel) in the land of Canaan.

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He built an altar there and named the place El Bethel because there God had revealed himself to him when he was fleeing from his brother.

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(Deborah, Rebekah’s nurse, died and was buried under the oak below Bethel; thus it was named Oak of Weeping.)

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God appeared to Jacob again after he returned from Paddan Aram and blessed him.

Genesis 35:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 35:6 say?
Genesis 35:6 in the NET Bible reads: “Jacob and all those who were with him arrived at Luz(that is, Bethel) in the land of Canaan.”
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 (NET): “Jacob and all those who were with him arrived at Luz(that is, Bethel) in the land of Canaan.” 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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