Genesis 33:20

Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 33

“And he erected there an altar, and called it EleloheIsrael.”Genesis 33:20

What Does Genesis 33:20 Mean?

Genesis 33:20 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 33, verse 20 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Genesis 33:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 Chronicles 4:10“And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.”Exodus 17:15“And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi:”Genesis 21:33“And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.”Genesis 35:7“And he built there an altar, and called the place Elbethel: because there God appeared unto him, when he fled from the face of his brother.”Judges 6:24“Then Gideon built an altar there unto the LORD, and called it Jehovahshalom: unto this day it is yet in Ophrah of the Abiezrites.”2 Samuel 23:3“The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.”2 Chronicles 6:14“And said, O LORD God of Israel, there is no God like thee in the heaven, nor in the earth; which keepest covenant, and shewest mercy unto thy servants, that walk before thee with all their hearts:”Mark 12:26“And as touching the dead, that they rise: have ye not read in the book of Moses, how in the bush God spake unto him, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob?”Genesis 26:25“And he builded an altar there, and called upon the name of the LORD, and pitched his tent there: and there Isaac’s servants digged a well.”Genesis 28:22“And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God’s house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.”Genesis 32:28“And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.”1 Chronicles 29:10“Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.”Matthew 15:31“Insomuch that the multitude wondered, when they saw the dumb to speak, the maimed to be whole, the lame to walk, and the blind to see: and they glorified the God of Israel.”Genesis 8:20“And Noah builded an altar unto the LORD; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar.”Genesis 12:7“And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him.”Genesis 13:18“Then Abram removed his tent, and came and dwelt in the plain of Mamre, which is in Hebron, and built there an altar unto the LORD.”Genesis 46:1“And Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices unto the God of his father Isaac.”Exodus 34:23“Thrice in the year shall all your menchildren appear before the LORD God, the God of Israel.”1 Samuel 7:17“And his return was to Ramah; for there was his house; and there he judged Israel; and there he built an altar unto the LORD.”1 Kings 8:23“And he said, LORD God of Israel, there is no God like thee, in heaven above, or on earth beneath, who keepest covenant and mercy with thy servants that walk before thee with all their heart:”

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