BBE Image Bible : Scripture in Images Genesis 35:1
1. And God said to Jacob, Go up now to Beth-el and make your living-place there: and put up an altar there to the God who came to you when you were in flight from your brother Esau.
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Summary: In Genesis 35, God again reaffirms His covenant with Jacob after his return to Bethel. The chapter begins with God instructing Jacob to go back to Bethel, where He tells him to build an altar and offer sacrifices. Jacob obeys, demonstrating his commitment to God and His commands. As Jacob and his family journey to Bethel, God protects them, causing fear among the surrounding cities so that they do not pursue them. The chapter highlights themes of divine guidance and protection, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises. Jacob cleanses his household of foreign idols, symbolizing a renewed dedication to worshiping the one true God. After reaching Bethel, God appears to Jacob again, reaffirming His promises of a great nation stemming from him, and changes Jacob’s name to Israel, signifying his identity and purpose. Additionally, the chapter concludes with the account of the death of Deborah, Rebekah's nurse, and the birth of Benjamin, marking significant familial developments. Overall, Genesis 35 illustrates themes of obedience, renewal, and the continuation of God's covenant promises.
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