Genesis 35:15

And Jacob called the name of the place where God spake with him, Bethel.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 35:15

BSB

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

AKJV

And Jacob called the name of the place where God spoke with him, Bethel.

CPDV

and he called the name of that place, 'Bethel.'

ERV

And Jacob called the name of the place where God spake with him, Beth-el.

NHEB

Jacob called the name of the place where God spoke with him Bethel.

SMT

And Jacob will call the name of the place which God spake with him there, The House of God.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 35:15

AndJacobH3290Proper Name Masculine calledH7121VerbthenameH8034Noun MasculineoftheplaceH4725Noun MasculinewhereGodH430Noun Masculine spakeH1696VerbwithhimBeth-elH1008Proper Name Location

Commentary for Genesis 35:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 35:15

Summary

Jacob names place after divine encounter

Place

Bethel

Event

Jacob names Bethel

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC