Genesis 33:20

“And hee erected there an Altar, and called it El-Elohe-Israel.”

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Other Translations

And he erected there an altar, and called it Elelohe-Israel.
- King James Version

Then he erected there an altar and called it El-Elohe-Israel.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And he erected there an altar, and called it El-elohe-israel.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And there he put up an altar, naming it El, the God of Israel.
- Basic English Bible

And there he set up an altar, and called it El-Elohe-Israel.
- Darby Bible

And he erected there an altar, and called it El-elohe-Israel.
- Webster's Bible

He erected an altar there, and called it El Elohe Israel.
- World English Bible

and he setteth up there an altar, and proclaimeth at it God -- the God of Israel.
- Youngs Literal Bible

And he erected there an altar, and called it El-elohe-Israel.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 33:20


33:20 He erected an altar - In thankfulness to God for the good hand of his providence over him. That he might keep up religion, and the worship of God in his family. He dedicated this altar to the honour of El - elohe - israel, God - the God of Israel: to the honour of God in general, the only living and true God, the Best of beings, the First of causes: and to the honour of the God of Israel, as a God in covenant with him. God had lately called him by the name of Israel; and now he calls God the God of Israel; though he be called a prince with God, God shall still be a prince with him, his Lord and his God.


Discussion for Genesis 33

  • Mercy Kariuki
    regardless of what you have victory comes from God. trust God and in prayer make your requests known unto him.
  • Danny Nguyen
    I have been thru 31 chapters and most of the chapter cover the test questions that not really important according to that individual chapter. Why all question concerning too much of how many children do they have? what is this children doing and others that doing? What is the name of this person? or who is Jacob brother or etc. Why did you go straight to question about God relationship to each individual of each chapter? I hope the test more regarding to God relationship to human rather than as asked.
  • Joseph
    I learnt from this Chapter that indeed 'PRAYER CHANGES THINGS '! It was the prayer of Jacob that melted the heart of Esau such that both of them wept Verse 4 . It was because Jacob prayed that God gave him 'a mouth and wisdom ' which Esau could not resist and not only did Esau took the gift from Jacob, but he did not argue with Jacob concerning joint movement to Seir. Jacob moved on with his family as God led him. Our God wants us to pray and be intimate with Him and this will require self discipline and sacrifice from us. may God pour upon all Christians the spirit of prayer and supplication that changes lives, families and nations in Jesus Name.
  • Elizabeth
    Sampson osei, jacob did not 'steal' Esau's birthright, Jacob actually bought it from him with a reciept (oath), Gen 25: 31, 33. Nothing comes free in this world. Not even Salvation, 'cause it was paid for by Christ. Afterall God changed his name. But I'm happy he later reconciled with him at last.
  • Richard
    Domingo..You have a very good perspective on those four rivers..The main river that comes out of the garden is the full word of God The river split into 4 they represent the four angels that are ready to reap the world in revelations..Don't forget the rain that God mentioned in the beginning..To represent the Living water the Bible the words/ verses/ Christ /..did not start until right before Noah.. Very good perception don't forget to follow the verses and when they start..I am very happy to see someone thinking like you ..
  • Sampson osei
    The best way to revenge is to succeed.Esau was suppsed to be the looder, God Himself said that Jacob I love and Esau I hate, and the same God said in 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, If i shut down the heavens that there be no rain, if i send locust to devour the land and if I send pestilence upon my poeple, If my people that are called by my name shall humble themselves pray, and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, i will hear from heaven and heal their land.Esau had all the chance to kill Jacob but he did not, he left his father's house after that Jacob had taken what belonged to him, God had intended to give to Jacob that blessing, but instead for Jacob to let God give to him in the right way he stole something that belonged to him.According to the blessings jacob received, it was Esau that was supposed to bow to Jacob and call him lord, but here we see Jacob bowing 7 times to Esau and calling him lord.when you dont wait on the Lord to give you what is rightfully yours and you take a short cut, there will always be consequecies.

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