Genesis 35:9
Genesis 35:9 in Multiple Translations
After Jacob had returned from Paddan-aram, God appeared to him again and blessed him.
¶ And God appeared unto Jacob again, when he came out of Padan-aram, and blessed him.
And God appeared unto Jacob again, when he came from Paddan-aram, and blessed him.
Now when Jacob was on his way from Paddan-aram, God came to him again and, blessing him, said,
God appeared to Jacob again and blessed him after his return from Paddan-aram.
Againe God appeared vnto Iaakob, after he came out of Padan Aram, and blessed him.
And God appeareth unto Jacob again, in his coming from Padan-Aram, and blesseth him;
God appeared to Jacob again, when he came from Paddan Aram, and blessed him.
And God appeared to Jacob again when he came out of Padan-aram; and blessed him.
And God appeared again to Jacob, after he returned from Mesopotamia of Syria, and he blessed him,
After Jacob and his family returned from Paddan-Aram/Mesopotamia, while they were still at Bethel, God appeared to Jacob again and blessed him.
This is the story about how God talked to Jacob after he got back from Paddan Aram country. God came to Jacob, and he promised to be good to him.
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Genesis 35:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/יֵּרָ֨א
אֱלֹהִ֤ים
אֶֽל
יַעֲקֹב֙
ע֔וֹד
בְּ/בֹא֖/וֹ
מִ/פַּדַּ֣ן
אֲרָ֑ם
וַ/יְבָ֖רֶךְ
אֹתֽ/וֹ
וַ/יֵּרָ֨א
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֱלֹהִ֤ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
אֶֽל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
יַעֲקֹב֙
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
ע֔וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
still
Adv
בְּ/בֹא֖/וֹ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
מִ/פַּדַּ֣ן
Paddân
H6307
Paddan
Prep | N-proper
אֲרָ֑ם
Paddân
H6307
Paddan
N-proper
וַ/יְבָ֖רֶךְ
bârak
H1288
to bless
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֹתֽ/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 35:9
וַ/יֵּרָ֨א
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
אֱלֹהִ֤ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
אֶֽל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
יַעֲקֹב֙
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
ע֔וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
"still"
Adv
The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.
Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)
Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.
בְּ/בֹא֖/וֹ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
מִ/פַּדַּ֣ן
Paddân
H6307
"Paddan"
Prep | N-proper
Paddan is a region in Syria mentioned in Genesis as the place where Jacob's wife Rachel was from. It was a plain or tableland in northern Mesopotamia, also known as Padan-Aram. This area is significant in the story of Jacob and his family.
Definition: § Padan or Padan-aram = "field" a plain or tableland in northern Mesopotamia in Aram, a region of Syria
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Padan, Padan-aram. See also: Genesis 25:20; Genesis 31:18; Genesis 48:7.
אֲרָ֑ם
Paddân
H6307
"Paddan"
N-proper
Paddan is a region in Syria mentioned in Genesis as the place where Jacob's wife Rachel was from. It was a plain or tableland in northern Mesopotamia, also known as Padan-Aram. This area is significant in the story of Jacob and his family.
Definition: § Padan or Padan-aram = "field" a plain or tableland in northern Mesopotamia in Aram, a region of Syria
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Padan, Padan-aram. See also: Genesis 25:20; Genesis 31:18; Genesis 48:7.
וַ/יְבָ֖רֶךְ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
אֹתֽ/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
Study Notes — Genesis 35:9
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- Genesis 35:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 35:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 35:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 35:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 35:9
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 35:9
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 35:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 35:9
- Sermons on Genesis 35:9
Context — Jacob Returns to Bethel
7There Jacob built an altar, and he called that place El-bethel, because it was there that God had revealed Himself to Jacob as he fled from his brother.
8Now Deborah, Rebekah’s nurse, died and was buried under the oak below Bethel. So Jacob named it Allon-bacuth.
9After Jacob had returned from Paddan-aram, God appeared to him again and blessed him.
10And God said to him, “Though your name is Jacob, you will no longer be called Jacob. Instead, your name will be Israel. ” So God named him Israel. 11And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 35:1 | Then God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel, and settle there. Build an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau.” |
| 2 | Genesis 18:1 | Then the LORD appeared to Abraham by the Oaks of Mamre in the heat of the day, while he was sitting at the entrance of his tent. |
| 3 | Genesis 26:2 | The LORD appeared to Isaac and said, “Do not go down to Egypt. Settle in the land where I tell you. |
| 4 | Genesis 12:7 | Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring. ” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him. |
| 5 | Genesis 46:2–3 | And that night God spoke to Israel in a vision: “Jacob, Jacob!” He said. “Here I am,” replied Jacob. “I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. |
| 6 | Genesis 28:13 | And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. |
| 7 | Genesis 32:24–30 | So Jacob was left all alone, and there a man wrestled with him until daybreak. When the man saw that he could not overpower Jacob, he struck the socket of Jacob’s hip and dislocated it as they wrestled. Then the man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob replied, “I will not let you go unless you bless me.” “What is your name?” the man asked. “Jacob,” he replied. Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men, and you have prevailed.” And Jacob requested, “Please tell me your name.” But he replied, “Why do you ask my name?” Then he blessed Jacob there. So Jacob named the place Peniel, saying, “Indeed, I have seen God face to face, and yet my life was spared.” |
| 8 | Genesis 17:1 | When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless. |
| 9 | Genesis 32:1 | Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 31:3 | The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion. |
Genesis 35:9 Summary
This verse tells us that after Jacob came back from Paddan-aram, God appeared to him again and blessed him, which means God showed His favor and approval towards Jacob. This blessing was a reminder of the promises God had made to Jacob's family, as seen in Genesis 12:2-3, and it marked an important moment in Jacob's spiritual journey. Just like Jacob, we can experience God's blessing and affirmation in our lives when we seek Him and trust in His promises, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. By looking at Jacob's story, we can learn to trust God's goodness and faithfulness in our own lives, just as Jacob did.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God appear to Jacob again after he returned from Paddan-aram?
God appeared to Jacob again to reaffirm His promises and to bless him, as seen in Genesis 35:9, which is a continuation of God's previous interactions with Jacob, such as in Genesis 28:13-15 and Genesis 32:24-30.
What is the significance of God blessing Jacob in this verse?
The blessing from God signifies His approval and favor towards Jacob, and is a reminder of the covenant promises made to Abraham and Isaac, as seen in Genesis 12:2-3 and Genesis 26:3-4.
How does this verse relate to Jacob's journey and spiritual growth?
This verse marks a significant point in Jacob's journey, as he has returned from Paddan-aram, and is now being reaffirmed and blessed by God, indicating his spiritual growth and preparation for the next stage of his life, as seen in Genesis 35:10-11.
What can we learn from God's interaction with Jacob in this verse?
We can learn that God is a personal and relational God, who desires to interact with us and bless us, as seen in Genesis 35:9, and that our spiritual journeys are marked by moments of encounter and affirmation with Him, similar to Psalm 23:4 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to experience God's blessing and affirmation, and how can I seek Him in those areas?
- How has God spoken to me or appeared to me in my life, and what have I learned from those experiences?
- What are some promises or blessings that God has given me, and how can I trust Him to fulfill them, just like Jacob trusted God's promises?
- In what ways can I, like Jacob, return to God and seek His blessing and affirmation, especially after a time of struggle or uncertainty?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 35:9
And God appeared unto Jacob again,.... At Bethel, as he had at Shechem, when he bid him go thither, Genesis 35:1; or rather as he had at the brook Jabbok, where he said to him the same things as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 35:9
And God appeared unto Jacob again, when he came out of Padan-aram, and blessed him. God appeared unto Jacob again. God was pleased to make a new appearance to him after the solemn rites of devotion were over.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 35:9
Genesis 35:9 And God appeared unto Jacob again, when he came out of Padanaram, and blessed him.Ver. 9. And God appeared, &c.] A sweet allayment of his late heaviness for Deborah, and a gracious preparative to the ensuing loss of Rachel. The joy of the Lord is the Christian man’ s strength. One sight of him is enough to carry one through all conditions with comfort. As a man that hath his bones filled with marrow, and that hath abundance of good blood and fresh spirits in his body, he can endure to go with less clothes than another, because he is well lined within; so it is with a heart that hath a great deal of fat and marrow, communion with God, and feeling of his favour; he will go through troubles, in the fail of outward comforts. And as the lily is fresh, and looks fair, though among thorns; so will he, amidst miseries.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 35:9
(9) When he came out of Padan-aram.—The word “out” is not in the Hebrew, which says, on his coming from—that is, on his arrival at Beth-el from Padan-aram. The insertion of the word “out” lends to a confusion with the revelation recorded in Genesis 31:3. At Beth-el Jacob, when going forth, had seen the dream which assured him of Divine protection; at Beth-el, on his return, God renews the covenant, confirms to him the name of Israel, and transfers to him the promises of a numerous seed and of the possession of the land. It was the ratification to him of the inheritance of all the hopes and assurances given to Abraham.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 35:9
Verse 9. God appeared unto Jacob again] He appeared to him first at Shechem, when he commanded him to go to Bethel, and now that he is arrived at the place, God appears to him the second time, and confirms to him the Abrahamic blessing. To Isaac and Jacob these frequent appearances of God were necessary, but they were not so to Abraham; for to him one word was sufficient - Abraham believed God.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 35:9
9. when he came … Paddan-aram] As in Genesis 33:18, P ignores the whole J and E narrative since the departure from Haran; which country appears in P as Paddan-aram.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 35:9
9-12. Appeared unto Jacob again — Thirty years have passed since God appeared unto him in the dream of the ladder — years of hope, of labour, of discipline, of sorrow, and of manifold cares.
Sermons on Genesis 35:9
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Jacob - Gods Unchanging Grace - Genesis 25 - Sermon 5 of 5 by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being willing to be overcome and conquered by God in order to receive His grace. He refers to a hymn by George Matheson th |
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(Genesis) Genesis 32-34 by Joe Focht | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob wrestling with God in the dark. Jacob, who is alone and afraid, is suddenly attacked by someone in the darkness. They wres |
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El Shaddai, Divine Healing in the Church by Paris Reidhead | Paris Reidhead preaches about the importance of encountering God's character through faith and obedience, using the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22 as an example. He empha |
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Help Wanted: A Potter by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob and his encounter with God at Bethel. Jacob had run away from his family and was sleeping with a stone as a pillow when he |
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Beg to Be Filled and Resist Filling by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the struggles and doubts that believers may face in their journey with God. He emphasizes that those who have experienced defeat and setbacks |
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(Genesis) Genesis 33:18-20 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the sad and sordid chapter in the life of Jacob, who is now known as Israel. Jacob's life reflects a growth and development in his relationshi |
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(Genesis) Genesis 33:13-17 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon on Genesis 33:13, the preacher discusses the encounter between Jacob and his brother Esau. Jacob expresses concern about the safety of his family and livestock, as t |