Genesis 35:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 35:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 35:20 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jacob set a pillar upon her grave: that is the pillar of Rachel's grave unto this day." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 35:20 — KJV
“And Jacob set a pillar upon her grave: that is the pillar of Rachel's grave unto this day.”
— Genesis 35:20 (KJV)
Genesis 35:20 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 35:20
“Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up any image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I am the LORD your God. standing...: or, pillar image of...: or, figured stone: Heb. a stone of picture”
Shares key themes with Genesis 35:20: set, pillar, grave
“And the children of Dan set up the graven image: and Jonathan, the son of Gershom, the son of Manasseh, he and his sons were priests to the tribe of Dan until the day of the captivity of the land.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 35:20: set, grave, day
“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.] The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; defend...: Heb. set thee on an high place”
Shares key themes with Genesis 35:20: jacob, set, day
“And Jacob rose up early in the morning, and took the stone that he had put for his pillows, and set it up for a pillar, and poured oil upon the top of it.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 35:20: jacob, set, pillar
“And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 35:20: jacob, rachel, day
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