Genesis 35:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 35:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 35:7 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he built there an altar, and called the place Elbethel: because there God appeared unto him, when he fled from the f..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 35:7 — KJV
“And he built there an altar, and called the place Elbethel: because there God appeared unto him, when he fled from the face of his brother. Elbethel: that is, The God of Bethel”
— Genesis 35:7 (KJV)
Genesis 35:7 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 35:7
“And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 35:7: altar, god, appeared
“And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 35:7: built, altar, 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 35:7: called, place, god
“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 35:7: called, place, god
“And Jacob called the name of the place where God spake with him, Bethel.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 35:7: called, place, god
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