Genesis 35:7 · KJV

"And he built there an altar, and called the place El-beth-el: because there God appeared unto him, when he fled from the face of his brother."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁵And they journeyed: and the terror of God was upon the cities that were round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob.

⁶So Jacob came to Luz, which is in the land of Canaan, that is, Beth-el, he and all the people that were with him.

⁷And he built there an altar, and called the place El-beth-el: because there God appeared unto him, when he fled from the face of his brother.

⁸But Deborah Rebekah's nurse died, and she was buried beneath Beth-el under an oak: and the name of it was called Allon-bachuth.

⁹And God appeared unto Jacob again, when he came out of Padan-aram, and blessed him.

How do you create sacred moments in your life?

What does building an altar mean for your faith?

When have you felt God's presence in a significant way?

worship

Consider creating a dedicated space for prayer and reflection in your home.

faith

Reflect on the moments God has revealed Himself to you and how you can honor those experiences.

Bethel(Beitin, West Bank today)

Bethel was an important religious site for the Israelites, known for Jacob's dream and later as a center of worship.

gospel theme

The building of an altar signifies a commitment to God, reflecting the covenant relationship that Jesus establishes with believers.

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