Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 12:8 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Genesis 12:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 12 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the LORD, and called upon the name of the LORD.”
Genesis 12:8 (KJV)
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Commentary on Genesis 12:8
And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Beth-el, and pitched his tent, having Beth... This passage is part of the Abrahamic narratives which shift from universal human history to God's particular covenant people. The Abraham cycle (Genesis 12-25) demonstrates God's sovereign election, covenant faithfulness, and the development of faith through testing and promise fulfillment.Central themes include God's unconditional covenant promises (land, descendants, blessing to nations), the call to faith and obedience, the testing of faith through delays and impossibilities, the contras...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Genesis 12:8
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“at Michmash and Aija”
“and he named him Enosh. Then men began to call on Yahweh's name.”
“and called there on the name of Yahweh”
“which he had made there at the first. There Abram called on the name of Yahweh.”
“but the name of the city was Luz at the first.”
“called to be saints”
“and all the people of war”
“and is rich to all who call on him.”
“and Zemaraim”
“which is beside Beth Aven”