Genesis 33:20

And he erected there an altar, and called it Elelohe-Israel.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 33:20

BSB

There he set up an altar and called it El-Elohe-Israel.

AKJV

And he erected there an altar, and called it EleloheIsrael.

CPDV

And erecting an altar there, he invoked upon it the most strong God of Israel.

ERV

And he erected there an altar, and called it El-elohe-Israel.

NHEB

He erected an altar there and called it El Elohe Israel.

SMT

And he will set there an altar, and he will call upon it, God the God of Israel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 33:20

AndheerectedH5324VerbthereanaltarH4196Noun MasculineandcalleditH7121Verb El-elohe-IsraelH415Proper Name

Commentary for Genesis 33:20

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Overview of Genesis 33:20

Summary

Jacob builds altar and names it

Place

Shechem

Event

Jacob constructs altar

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC