Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 28:19 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Genesis 28:19 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 28 verse 19 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he called the name of that place Bethel: but the name of that city was called Luz at the first. Bethel: that is, The house of God”
Genesis 28:19 (KJV)
Historical Context for Genesis 28:19
Commentary on Genesis 28:19
And he called the name of that place Beth-el: but the name of that city was called Luz at the first.... This passage belongs to the Jacob narratives which demonstrate God's sovereign election overriding human merit and the transformation of a deceiver into Israel, the father of the twelve tribes. The Jacob cycle shows how divine purposes advance through flawed individuals whom God graciously transforms.Key themes include God's sovereign choice ("the older shall serve the younger"), the consequences of deception and family dysfunction, exile and return patterns, wrestling with God leading to bl...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Genesis 28:19
Ranked by relevance from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
“he struggled with the angel”
“Arise, go up to Bethel, and live there. Make there an altar to God, who appeared to you when you fled from the face of Esau your brother.”
“God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan, and blessed me,,And Jacob said unto Joseph, God Almighty appeared unto me at Luz in the land of Canaan, and blessed me,,וַיֹּאמֶר יַעֲקֹב אֶל־יוֹסֵף אֵל שַׁדַּי נִרְאָה־אֵלַי בְּלוּז בְּאֶרֶץ כְּנָעַן וַיְבָרֶךְ אֹתִי׃ ,And Jacob said unto Joseph: God Almighty appeared unto me at Luz in the land of Canaan”
“and pitched his tent”
“they also went up against Bethel; and Yahweh was with them.”
“and the other put he in Dan.”