Genesis 33:20 · KJV

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

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁸And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padan-aram; and pitched his tent before the city.

¹⁹And he bought a parcel of a field, where he had spread his tent, at the hand of the children of Hamor, Shechem's father, for an hundred pieces of money.

²⁰And he erected there an altar, and called it El-elohe-Israel.

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Reflection Questions

How do you express your gratitude to God?

What does building an altar mean for your spiritual life?

When have you felt the need to dedicate something to God?

Life Application

faith

Consider creating a personal space for prayer and reflection in your daily life.

worship

Think about ways to incorporate worship into your routine as a form of dedication.

People in This Verse

JacobOT

Jacob is the younger twin of Esau, known for his cleverness and desire for his brother's birthright. He later becomes Israel, the father of the twelve tribes.

First appearance: Genesis 25:24

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The act of building an altar signifies a relationship with God, which is central to Jesus' teachings about worship.

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