Genesis 35:15
Genesis 35:15 in Multiple Translations
Jacob called the place where God had spoken with him Bethel.
And Jacob called the name of the place where God spake with him, Beth-el.
And Jacob called the name of the place where God spake with him, Beth-el.
And he gave to the place where God had been talking with him, the name of Beth-el.
Jacob called the place Bethel, because he had spoken with God there.
And Iaakob called the name of the place, where God spake with him, Beth-el.
and Jacob calleth the name of the place where God spake with him Bethel.
Jacob called the name of the place where God spoke with him “Bethel”.
And Jacob called the name of the place where God spoke with him, Beth-el.
And calling the name of that place Bethel.
Jacob named that place Bethel, which means ‘house of God’, because God had spoken to him there.
And Jacob gave a name to that place where God talked to him. He called that place Bethel. That name means God’s house.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 35:15
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Genesis 35:15 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּקְרָ֨א
יַעֲקֹ֜ב
אֶת
שֵׁ֣ם
הַ/מָּק֗וֹם
אֲשֶׁר֩
דִּבֶּ֨ר
אִתּ֥/וֹ
שָׁ֛ם
אֱלֹהִ֖ים
בֵּֽית
אֵֽל
וַ/יִּקְרָ֨א
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יַעֲקֹ֜ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
שֵׁ֣ם
shêm
H8034
name
N-ms
הַ/מָּק֗וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
place
Art | N-ms
אֲשֶׁר֩
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
דִּבֶּ֨ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
אִתּ֥/וֹ
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Suff
שָׁ֛ם
shâm
H8033
there
Adv
אֱלֹהִ֖ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
בֵּֽית
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
Bethel
N-proper
אֵֽל
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
Bethel
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 35:15
וַ/יִּקְרָ֨א
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
יַעֲקֹ֜ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
שֵׁ֣ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
הַ/מָּק֗וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
"place"
Art | N-ms
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
אֲשֶׁר֩
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
דִּבֶּ֨ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
V-Piel-Perf-3ms
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
אִתּ֥/וֹ
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
שָׁ֛ם
shâm
H8033
"there"
Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
אֱלֹהִ֖ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
בֵּֽית
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
"Bethel"
N-proper
Bethel, meaning house of God, is a significant location in the Bible, particularly in the book of Genesis. It was a place of worship and sacrifice, where Jacob had a vision of a ladder reaching to heaven. The name Bethel signifies its importance as a spiritual site, where God was believed to dwell.
Definition: § Bethel = "house of God" a place in south country of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: Beth-el. See also: Genesis 12:8; 1 Samuel 30:27; Jeremiah 48:13.
אֵֽל
Bêyth-ʼÊl
H1008
"Bethel"
N-proper
Bethel, meaning house of God, is a significant location in the Bible, particularly in the book of Genesis. It was a place of worship and sacrifice, where Jacob had a vision of a ladder reaching to heaven. The name Bethel signifies its importance as a spiritual site, where God was believed to dwell.
Definition: § Bethel = "house of God" a place in south country of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 65 OT verses. KJV: Beth-el. See also: Genesis 12:8; 1 Samuel 30:27; Jeremiah 48:13.
Study Notes — Genesis 35:15
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Context — Jacob Returns to Bethel
13Then God went up from the place where He had spoken with him.
14So Jacob set up a pillar in the place where God had spoken with him—a stone marker—and he poured out a drink offering on it and anointed it with oil.
15Jacob called the place where God had spoken with him Bethel.
16Later, they set out from Bethel, and while they were still some distance from Ephrath, Rachel began to give birth, and her labor was difficult. 17During her severe labor, the midwife said to her, “Do not be afraid, for you are having another son.”Cross References
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| 1 | Genesis 28:19 | and he called that place Bethel, though previously the city had been named Luz. |
Genesis 35:15 Summary
[Genesis 35:15 tells us that Jacob named the place where God spoke with him Bethel, which means 'house of God,' because it was a special place where he encountered God's presence. This reminds us that God can speak to us and be present with us in special ways, just like He was with Jacob. As we reflect on this verse, we can remember times in our lives when God has spoken or been present with us, and give thanks for those moments, just as Jacob did. We can also ask God to help us be more aware of His presence in our lives, and to make our hearts and homes a place where He can dwell, as seen in (Ephesians 2:22).]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the name Bethel in Genesis 35:15?
The name Bethel, which means 'house of God,' signifies a place where God has spoken with humanity, as seen in Genesis 28:10-22 where Jacob first encountered God at this location.
How does Genesis 35:15 relate to Jacob's previous experience at Bethel?
Genesis 35:15 is a fulfillment of God's promise to Jacob in Genesis 28:15, where God said He would be with Jacob and keep him, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His promises.
Why did Jacob choose to name the place where God spoke with him Bethel?
Jacob named the place Bethel to commemorate the encounter with God, acknowledging the sacred nature of the location, much like the way altars were built in other biblical accounts, such as Genesis 12:7, to remember significant interactions with God.
What can we learn from Jacob's decision to name the place Bethel?
We can learn the importance of acknowledging and remembering God's presence and intervention in our lives, as seen in Psalm 103:2, where we are encouraged to remember all God's benefits, and not forget His mercies and faithfulness.
Reflection Questions
- What are the significant moments in my life when I have encountered God, and how have I commemorated those experiences?
- How can I, like Jacob, create reminders of God's presence and faithfulness in my life, such as journaling or sharing testimonies?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of Genesis 35:15 to my daily life, recognizing and honoring the sacred moments when God speaks or intervenes?
- What does the name Bethel, 'house of God,' mean to me personally, and how can I make my heart and home a dwelling place for God, as described in Ephesians 2:22?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 35:15
And Jacob called the name of the place where God spake with him, Bethel.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 35:15
And God appeared unto Jacob again, when he came out of Padan-aram, and blessed him. God appeared unto Jacob again. God was pleased to make a new appearance to him after the solemn rites of devotion were over.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 35:15
Genesis 35:15 And Jacob called the name of the place where God spake with him, Bethel.Ver. 16. She had hard labour.] Woman, of all creatures, bringeth forth with most pain and peril, as the philosopher observeth, and experience confirmeth. Her only way is to send for Lady Faith, the best midwife; and thereby to repose upon him whose "voice causeth the hinds to calve," which yet, of all brute creatures, bring forth with greatest trouble, "bowing themselves," bruising their young, and "casting out their sorrows." Arist., De Anima., lib. vii.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 35:15
(15) Jacob called . . . —See Genesis 28:19. The name had, of course, remained unknown and unused, as what then passed had been confined to Jacob’s own inward consciousness. He now teaches the name to his family, explains the reason why he first gave it, and requires them to employ it. But with so grand a beginning the town was debased to unholy uses, and from being Beth-el, the house of God, it became Bethaven, the house of iniquity (Hosea 10:5).
Sermons on Genesis 35:15
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(Genesis) Genesis 28:10-11 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Jacob and how he was feeling homesick after leaving his mother for the first time. Jacob finds himself in a bleak and desolate pl |
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(Through the Bible) Genesis 29-31 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the equality and value of all individuals in the eyes of God. He highlights the universal need for a Savior and the unity found in Jesus Chri |
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Jacob by Paris Reidhead | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jacob from the Bible. Jacob recognizes that he is in the house of God and vows to worship Him. He makes a vow to God, stating t |
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Church in Need of Repentance by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher tells the story of a man of God who was approached by a king and offered rewards and refreshment. However, the man of God refused, as he had received a |
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Church at Ephesus by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher tells the story of a man of God who was approached by a king and offered rewards and refreshment. However, the man of God refused, as he had received a |
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Tithing Part 1 by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes the biblical principle of tithing, arguing that many Christians misunderstand their financial obligations to God. He traces the practice of tithing from the ea |
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(Gaining God's Approval) 8. the Testing of Elisha and Gehazi by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen explores the contrasting lives of Elisha and Gehazi, emphasizing Elisha's faithfulness and persistence in seeking God's highest calling, which led to his anointing, whil |