Genesis 35:1

The Passion Translation

God said to Jacob, “Arise, go at once to Bethel, and settle there. Build an altar there to God, who appeared to you when you were fleeing from your brother Esau.”

Cross References

Genesis 12:8

From there, he journeyed on toward the hill country east of Bethel and pitched his tent with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. And there he built another altar to Yahweh where he prayed and worshiped Yahweh.

Genesis 16:8

He asked her, “Hagar, servant of Sarai, where have you come from and what are you doing here?” She replied, “I’m running away from Sarai, my mistress.”

Genesis 22:14

So Abraham named that place Yahweh Appears. Even to this day, it is said, “On Yahweh’s Mountain there is vision.”

Genesis 29:1

Jacob resumed his journey and entered the land east of Canaan.

Genesis 31:13

I am the God who appeared to you at Bethel, where you anointed a pillar and made a vow to me. Now leave this land at once and return to the land of your birth.’ ”

Genesis 31:3

Then Yahweh said to Jacob, “Return to the land of your ancestors where you were born; and remember, I will be with you.”

Genesis 34:31

But they answered him, “Why should they treat our sister like a whore?”

Genesis 35:15

Jacob called the place where God had spoken with him Bethel.

Genesis 35:7

He built an altar there and named it El-Bethel, because it was the place that God had unveiled himself when Jacob was running from his brother.

Psalm 46:1

God, you’re such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You’re a proven help in time of trouble— more than enough and always available whenever I need you.

Psalm 47:4

He’s marked out our inheritance ahead of time, putting us in the front of the line, honoring Jacob, the one he loves. Pause in his presence

Psalm 91:15

I will answer your cry for help every time you pray, and you will feel my presence in your time of trouble. I will deliver you and bring you honor.