Genesis 35:7

KJV

And he built there an altar, and called the place El–beth–el: because there God appeared unto him, when he fled from the face of his brother.

— Genesis 35:7, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Genesis Chapter 35 connects to 10 cross-references. God directs Jacob to return to Bethel, where he buries the household idols and builds an altar; God appears, confirms the name Israel, and reiterates the Abrahamic covenant promises. Deborah, Rebekah's nurse, dies; Rachel dies giving birth to Benjamin; Isaac …

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Other Translations

ASV

And he built there an altar, and called the place El-beth-el; because there God was revealed unto him, when he fled from the face of his brother.

YLT

and he buildeth there an altar, and proclaimeth at the place the God of Bethel: for there had God been revealed unto him, in his fleeing from the face of his brother.

BBE

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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