Genesis 35:7 nasb — He built an altar there, and called the place El-bethel, because there God had revealed Himself to him when he fled fro…

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"He built an altar there, and called the place El-bethel, because there God had revealed Himself to him when he fled from his brother."

— Genesis 35:7, NASB

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Genesis 35 — Context

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So they gave to Jacob all the foreign gods which they had and the rings which were in their ears, and Jacob hid them under the oak which was near Shechem.

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As they journeyed, there was a great terror upon the cities which were around them, and they did not pursue the sons of Jacob.

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So Jacob came to Luz (that is, Bethel), which is in the land of Canaan, he and all the people who were with him.

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He built an altar there, and called the place El-bethel, because there God had revealed Himself to him when he fled from his brother.

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Now Deborah, Rebekah's nurse, died, and she was buried below Bethel under the oak; it was named Allon-bacuth.

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Then God appeared to Jacob again when he came from Paddan-aram, and He blessed him.

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God said to him, "Your name is Jacob; You shall no longer be called Jacob, But Israel shall be your name." Thus He called him Israel.

Genesis 35:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 35:7 say?
Genesis 35:7 in the NASB reads: “He built an altar there, and called the place El-bethel, because there God had revealed Himself to him when he fled from his brother.”
Where is Genesis 35:7 in the Bible?
Genesis 35:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 35, verse 7.
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 35:7.
What translation should I read Genesis 35:7 in?
Genesis 35:7 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 35:7?
Genesis 35:7 reads (NASB): “He built an altar there, and called the place El-bethel, because there God had revealed Himself to him when he fled from his brother.” 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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