Genesis 35:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 35:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 35:15 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jacob called the name of the place where God spake with him, Bethel." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 35:15 — KJV
“And Jacob called the name of the place where God spake with him, Bethel.”
— Genesis 35:15 (KJV)
Genesis 35:15 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 35:15
“But God clave an hollow place that was in the jaw, and there came water thereout; and when he had drunk, his spirit came again, and he revived: wherefore he called the name thereof Enhakkore, which is in Lehi unto this day. Enhakkore: that is, the well of him that called or, cried the jaw: or, Lehi, as called in this chapter”
Shares key themes with Genesis 35:15: called, name, place
“And he called the name of that place Bethel: but the name of that city was called Luz at the first. Bethel: that is, The house of God”
Shares key themes with Genesis 35:15: called, name, place
“And when Jacob saw them, he said, This is God's host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim. Mahanaim: that is, Two hosts, or, camps”
Shares key themes with Genesis 35:15: jacob, called, name
“And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved. Peniel: that is, The face of God”
Shares key themes with Genesis 35:15: jacob, called, name
“And the LORD said unto Joshua, This day have I rolled away the reproach of Egypt from off you. Wherefore the name of the place is called Gilgal unto this day. Gilgal: that is Rolling”
Shares key themes with Genesis 35:15: called, name, place
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