Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Then let's get up and go to Bethel, where I'll build an altar to the God who answered me when I was in distress and who was with me on the road, wherever I went."
New American Standard Bible
and let us arise and go up to Bethel, and I will make
King James Version
And let us arise, and go up to Bethel; and I will make there an altar unto God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me in the way which I went.
Holman Bible
We must get up and go to Bethel. I will build an altar there to the God who answered me in my day of distress.
A Conservative Version
And let us arise, and go up to Bethel, and I will make there an altar to God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me on the way which I went.
American Standard Version
and let us arise, and go up to Beth-el; and I will make there an altar unto God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me in the way which I went.
Amplified
then let us get up and go up to Bethel, and I will make an altar there to God, who answered me in the day of my distress and has been with me wherever I have gone.”
Bible in Basic English
And let us go up to Beth-el: and there I will make an altar to God, who gave me an answer in the day of my trouble, and was with me wherever I went.
Darby Translation
and we will arise, and go up to Bethel; and I will make there an altar to the God that answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me in the way that I went.
Julia Smith Translation
And we will arise and go to the house of God; and I will make there an altar to God, having answered me in the day of my distress; and he will be with me in the way which I go.
King James 2000
And let us arise, and go up to Bethel; and I will make there an altar unto God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me in the way which I went.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then let us make ready and let us go up to Bethel, so that I can make an altar there to the God who answered me in the day of my trouble, and who has been with me on the way that I have gone."
Modern King James verseion
And let us arise and go up to Bethel, and I will make an altar there to God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me in the way which I went.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and let us arise and go up to Bethel, that I may make an altar there, unto God which heard me in the day of my tribulation and was with me in the way which I went."
NET Bible
Let us go up at once to Bethel. Then I will make an altar there to God, who responded to me in my time of distress and has been with me wherever I went."
New Heart English Bible
Let us arise, and go up to Bethel. I will make there an altar to God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me in the way which I went."
The Emphasized Bible
And let us arise, and go up to Beth-el, - that I may make there an altar to the GOD who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me in the way that I went.
Webster
And let us arise, and go up to Beth-el; and I will make there an altar to God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me in the way which I went.
World English Bible
Let us arise, and go up to Bethel. I will make there an altar to God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me in the way which I went."
Youngs Literal Translation
and we rise, and go up to Bethel, and I make there an altar to God, who is answering me in the day of my distress, and is with me in the way that I have gone.'
Themes
Altars » Mentioned in scripture » Of jacob
Beth-el » A city » A city north of jerusalem » And builds an altar at
Iconoclasm » Destroyed by » jacob
Idolatry » Early notice of, amongst God's professing people
Idolatry » Incompatible with the service of God
jacob » Returns to beth-el, where he builds an altar, and erects and dedicates a pillar
Masters' » Should with their households » Worship God
Patriarchal government » Exercised in » Acting as priests
social and family Prayer » Exemplified » jacob
Teraphim » Condemned and disposed of by jacob
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 35:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jacob Goes Back To Bethel
2 Jacob announced to his household and to everyone with him, "Throw away the foreign gods that you've kept among you, purify yourselves, and change your clothes. 3 Then let's get up and go to Bethel, where I'll build an altar to the God who answered me when I was in distress and who was with me on the road, wherever I went." 4 So they handed over to Jacob all their foreign gods on which they had been depending, along with the rings that they were wearing on their ears. Jacob buried them under the oak that grew near Shechem.
Names
Cross References
Genesis 31:3
Then the LORD ordered Jacob, "Go back to your father's territory and to your relatives. I'll be with you."
Genesis 31:42
If the God of my father the God of Abraham, the God whom Isaac feared had not been with me, you would have sent me away empty handed. But God saw my misery and how hard I've worked with my own hands and he rebuked you last night."
Genesis 32:7
Feeling mounting terror and distress, Jacob divided the people who were with him into two groups, doing the same with the flocks, the cattle, and the camels.
Genesis 32:24
And so Jacob was left alone, and he struggled with a man until daybreak.
Psalm 107:6
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.
Genesis 28:12-13
when he had a dream! He saw a raised highway that had been built with its ending point on earth and its beginning point in heaven. God's angels were ascending and descending on it.
Genesis 28:15
Now pay attention! I'm here with you, and I'm going to be watching over you wherever you go. I'm going to bring you back to this land, because I won't ever leave you until I've accomplished what I've promised about you."
Genesis 28:20-22
Then he made this solemn vow: "If God remains with me, watches over me throughout this journey that I'm taking, gives me food to eat and clothes to wear,
Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, a great help in times of distress.
Psalm 50:15
Call on me in the day of distress; I will deliver you, and you will glorify me."
Psalm 66:13-14
I will come to your house with burnt offerings. I will fulfill my vows to you
Psalm 91:15
When he calls out to me, I will answer him. I will be with him in his distress. I will deliver him, and I will honor him.
Psalm 103:1-5
Bless the LORD, my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name.
Psalm 107:8
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his gracious love and his awesome deeds for mankind.
Psalm 116:1-2
I love the LORD because he has heard my prayer for mercy;
Psalm 116:16-18
LORD, I am indeed your servant. I am your servant. I am the son of your handmaid. You have released my bonds.
Psalm 118:19-22
Open for me the righteous gates so I may enter through them to give thanks to the LORD.
Proverbs 3:6
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
Isaiah 30:19
Indeed, you people who live in Zion and in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. How gracious the LORD will be to you at the sound of your cry! As soon as he hears it, he will answer you.
Isaiah 43:2
When you pass through the waters, I'll be with you; and through the rivers, they won't sweep over you. when you walk through fire you won't be scorched, and the flame won't set you ablaze.