Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 33:20 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Genesis 33:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 33 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he erected there an altar, and called it Elelohe-Israel. Elelohe-Israel: that is God the God of Israel”
Genesis 33:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Genesis 33:20
And he erected there an altar, and called it El-elohe-Israel.... 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 blessing, and covenant renewal across gen...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Genesis 33:20
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“and called the place El Beth El; because there God was revealed to him”
“and called there on the name of Yahweh”
“Your name will no longer be called Jacob, but Israel; for you have fought with God and with men, and have prevailed.”
“and took of every clean animal”
“and came and lived by the oaks of Mamre”
“I will give this land to your seed{or, offspring}. He built an altar there to Yahweh”