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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/35.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/35.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Israel moved on again and pitched his tent beyond Migdal Eder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/35.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Jacob traveled on and camped beyond Migdal-eder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/35.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Israel journeyed on and pitched his tent beyond the tower of Eder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/35.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Israel again set out and pitched his tent beyond the Tower of Eder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/35.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond the tower of Edar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/35.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Israel journeyed and pitched his tent beyond the tower of Eder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/35.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Israel journeyed on and pitched his tent beyond the tower of Eder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/35.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Israel journeyed on and pitched his tent beyond the tower of Eder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/35.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Israel journeyed on and pitched his tent beyond the tower of Eder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/35.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Israel journeyed on and pitched his tent beyond the tower of Eder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/35.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Israel (Jacob) journeyed on and pitched his tent on the other side of the tower of Eder [the lookout point used by shepherds].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/35.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Israel set out again and pitched his tent beyond the Tower of Eder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/35.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Israel set out again and pitched his tent beyond the Tower of Eder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/35.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond the tower of Eder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/35.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Jacob, also known as Israel, traveled to the south of Eder Tower, where he set up camp. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/35.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond the tower of Eder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/35.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Israel moved on again and put up his tent beyond Migdal Eder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/35.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Jacob moved on and set up his camp on the other side of the tower of Eder. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/35.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Jacob continued his travels, and eventually pitched his tent facing Migdal Eder. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/35.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Israel again set out and pitched his tent beyond the Tower of Eder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/35.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Israel traveled on and pitched his tent beyond Migdal Eder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/35.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And Israel traveled and pitched his tent beyond Migdal Eder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/35.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond the tower of Edar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/35.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Israel traveled, and spread his tent beyond the tower of Eder. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/35.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Israel journeys, and stretches out his tent beyond the Tower of Edar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/35.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Israel journeyeth, and stretcheth out his tent beyond the tower of Edar;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/35.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Israel will remove and will extend the tent from afar off to the tower of Edar.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/35.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Departing thence, he pitched his tent beyond the Flock tower. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/35.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Departing from there, he pitched his tent beyond the Tower of the Flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/35.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Israel moved on and pitched his tent beyond Migdal-eder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/35.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Israel journeyed on, and pitched his tent beyond the tower of Eder.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/35.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Israel journeyed, and pitched his tent beyond the tower of Gadar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/35.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Israel picked up and he pitched his tent from there to Magdala of Gadar.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/35.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond Migdal-eder.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/35.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/35-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=8916" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/35.htm">The Sons of Jacob</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel again</a> <a href="/hebrew/5265.htm" title="5265: way·yis·sa‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To pull out or up, set out, journey. A primitive root; properly, to pull up, especially the tent-pins, i.e. Start on a journey.">set out</a> <a href="/hebrew/5186.htm" title="5186: way·yêṭ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away; used in a great variety of application.">and pitched</a> <a href="/hebrew/168.htm" title="168: ʾå̄·ho·lōh (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A tent. From 'ahal; a tent.">his tent</a> <a href="/hebrew/1973.htm" title="1973: mê·hā·lə·’āh (Prep-m:: Adv) -- Out there, onwards, further. From the primitive form of the article; to the distance, i.e. Far away; also thus far.">beyond</a> <a href="/hebrew/4029.htm" title="4029: lə·miḡ·dal- (Prep) -- Flock tower, a tower near Bethlehem. From migdal and eder; tower of a flock; Migdal-Eder, a place in Palestine."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4029.htm" title="4029: ‘ê·ḏer (Prep:: N-proper-fs) -- Flock tower, a tower near Bethlehem. From migdal and eder; tower of a flock; Migdal-Eder, a place in Palestine.">the Tower of Eder.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>While Israel was living in that region, Reuben went in and slept with his father’s concubine Bilhah, and Israel heard about it. Jacob had twelve sons:…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-19.htm">Genesis 28:19</a></span><br />and he called that place Bethel, though previously the city had been named Luz.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-18.htm">Genesis 33:18</a></span><br />After Jacob had come from Paddan-aram, he arrived safely at the city of Shechem in the land of Canaan, and he camped just outside the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/48-7.htm">Genesis 48:7</a></span><br />Now as for me, when I was returning from Paddan, to my sorrow Rachel died along the way in the land of Canaan, some distance from Ephrath. So I buried her there beside the road to Ephrath” (that is, Bethlehem).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/18-25.htm">Joshua 18:25</a></span><br />Gibeon, Ramah, Beeroth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/10-2.htm">1 Samuel 10:2</a></span><br />When you leave me today, you will find two men at Rachel’s tomb in Zelzah on the border of Benjamin. They will say to you, ‘The donkeys you seek have been found, and now your father has stopped worrying about the donkeys and started worrying about you, asking, “What should I do about my son?”’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/7-16.htm">1 Samuel 7:16</a></span><br />Every year he would go on a circuit from Bethel to Gilgal to Mizpah, judging Israel in all these places.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/20-1.htm">Judges 20:1</a></span><br />Then all the Israelites from Dan to Beersheba and from the land of Gilead came out, and the congregation assembled as one man before the LORD at Mizpah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/21-19.htm">Judges 21:19</a></span><br />“But look,” they said, “there is a yearly feast to the LORD in Shiloh, which is north of Bethel east of the road that goes up from Bethel to Shechem, and south of Lebonah.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-9.htm">2 Samuel 2:9</a></span><br />and made him king over Gilead, Asher, Jezreel, Ephraim, and Benjamin—over all Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/12-4.htm">Hosea 12:4</a></span><br />Yes, he struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor; he found Him at Bethel and spoke with Him there—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-5.htm">John 4:5</a></span><br />So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-18.htm">Matthew 2:18</a></span><br />“A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-4.htm">Luke 2:4</a></span><br />So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-54.htm">John 11:54</a></span><br />As a result, Jesus no longer went about publicly among the Jews, but He withdrew to a town called Ephraim in an area near the wilderness. And He stayed there with the disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-16.htm">Acts 7:16</a></span><br />Their bones were carried back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a price he paid in silver.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond the tower of Edar.</p><p class="hdg">tower.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/micah/4-8.htm">Micah 4:8</a></b></br> And thou, O tower of the flock, the strong hold of the daughter of Zion, unto thee shall it come, even the first dominion; the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/2-8.htm">Luke 2:8</a></b></br> And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/micah/4-8.htm">Eder</a> <a href="/genesis/34-28.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/genesis/35-10.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/genesis/35-16.htm">Journeyed</a> <a href="/genesis/13-11.htm">Journeyeth</a> <a href="/genesis/12-9.htm">Journeying</a> <a href="/joshua/19-38.htm">Migdal</a> <a href="/micah/4-8.htm">Migdal-Eder</a> <a href="/genesis/35-16.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/genesis/33-19.htm">Pitched</a> <a href="/genesis/31-52.htm">Side</a> <a href="/genesis/33-19.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/genesis/26-25.htm">Stretcheth</a> <a href="/genesis/33-19.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/genesis/33-18.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/genesis/11-5.htm">Tower</a> <a href="/genesis/35-16.htm">Traveled</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Eder</a> <a href="/genesis/37-2.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/genesis/35-22.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/genesis/37-17.htm">Journeyed</a> <a href="/genesis/46-1.htm">Journeyeth</a> <a href="/exodus/14-10.htm">Journeying</a> <a href="/joshua/15-37.htm">Migdal</a> <a href="/micah/4-8.htm">Migdal-Eder</a> <a href="/genesis/37-17.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/exodus/17-1.htm">Pitched</a> <a href="/genesis/38-16.htm">Side</a> <a href="/genesis/41-56.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/exodus/8-6.htm">Stretcheth</a> <a href="/exodus/16-16.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/exodus/13-20.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/judges/8-9.htm">Tower</a> <a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">Traveled</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 35</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-1.htm">God commands Jacob to go to Bethel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-2.htm">He purges his house of idols.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-6.htm">He builds an altar at Bethel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-8.htm">Deborah dies at Allon Bacuth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-9.htm">God blesses Jacob at Bethel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-10.htm">Jacob Named Israel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-16.htm">Rachel travails of Benjamin, and dies in the way to Edar.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-22.htm">Reuben lies with Bilhah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-23.htm">The sons of Jacob.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-27.htm">Jacob comes to Isaac at Hebron.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-28.htm">The age, death, and burial of Isaac.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The name change signifies a transformation and a new identity as the father of the twelve tribes of Israel. This journey is part of the broader narrative of the patriarchs, who were often on the move, symbolizing the transient nature of life and the faith journey. The movement also reflects obedience to God's call, as seen in Abraham's journey in <a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1</a>.<p><b>and pitched his tent</b><br>The act of pitching a tent indicates a temporary dwelling, a common practice for nomadic tribes in the ancient Near East. It reflects the lifestyle of the patriarchs, who lived as sojourners in the land promised to them by God. This temporary dwelling can be seen as a metaphor for the Christian life, emphasizing that believers are pilgrims on earth, as echoed in <a href="/hebrews/11-9.htm">Hebrews 11:9-10</a>, where Abraham is described as living in tents while looking forward to the city with foundations.<p><b>beyond the Tower of Eder</b><br>The Tower of Eder, or "Migdal Eder," is a location near Bethlehem, as suggested by <a href="/micah/4-8.htm">Micah 4:8</a>, which refers to the "tower of the flock." This area is significant in biblical history and prophecy. It is traditionally associated with the fields where shepherds watched over their flocks, possibly linking to the shepherds who received the announcement of Jesus' birth in <a href="/luke/2-8.htm">Luke 2:8-12</a>. The location also foreshadows the coming of the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ, who is born in Bethlehem. The mention of this place highlights the continuity of God's plan through the generations, from the patriarchs to the coming of the Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel (Jacob)</a></b><br>The patriarch whose name was changed to Israel by God. He is the father of the twelve tribes of Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/tower_of_eder.htm">Tower of Eder</a></b><br>A location near Bethlehem, often associated with shepherds and flocks. The Hebrew word "Eder" means "flock," suggesting a place of watchfulness or oversight.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/journey.htm">Journey</a></b><br>This verse marks a continuation of Jacob's journey after the death of Rachel and the birth of Benjamin, highlighting his role as a leader and patriarch.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithful_leadership.htm">Faithful Leadership</a></b><br>Jacob's journey beyond the tower of Eder demonstrates his continued leadership and faithfulness to God's promises, even amidst personal loss.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_flock.htm">Symbolism of the Flock</a></b><br>The tower of Eder, meaning "flock," symbolizes God's care and oversight, reminding believers of the Good Shepherd who watches over His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/endurance_in_trials.htm">Endurance in Trials</a></b><br>Jacob's perseverance through family tragedies encourages believers to trust in God's plan and continue their spiritual journey despite hardships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_heritage.htm">Legacy and Heritage</a></b><br>As Jacob moves forward, he carries the legacy of God's covenant, reminding us of the importance of passing down faith and values to future generations.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/35.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) <span class= "bld">The tower of Edar.</span>--Heb., <span class= "ital">Eder. </span>Micah (<a href="/genesis/4-8.htm" title="And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.">Genesis 4:8</a>) calls it "the hill of the daughter of Zion;" but the word used often means a beacon-hill, a hill on which a tower for observation is erected, wrongly translated in the Authorised Version <span class= "ital">a stronghold. </span>The tower may, therefore, have been a few miles south of Jerusalem; and as the word "beyond" includes the idea of <span class= "ital">up to, as far </span>as, the meaning is that Jacob now occupied this region permanently with his cattle. Until Esau, with his possessions, withdrew to Seir, there would be no room for Jacob and his flocks and herds at Hebron, but he would at Eder be so near his father as to be able often to visit him. And thus his exile was now over, and he was at last at home.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/35.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Israel</span> (or Jacob) <span class="cmt_word">journeyed</span> (from Ephrath, after the funeral of Rachel), <span class="cmt_word">and spread</span> - <span class="accented">i.e.</span> unfolded (<a href="/genesis/12-8.htm">Genesis 12:8</a>; <a href="/genesis/26-25.htm">Genesis 26:25</a>) - <span class="cmt_word">his tent beyond the tower of Edar</span> - literally, <span class="accented">to, i.e.</span> not <span class="accented">trans</span> (Vulgate), ultra (Dathe), but ad, usque (Rosenmüller), as far as Migdol Edar, the Tower of the Flock - probably a turret, or watch-tower, erected for the convenience of shepherds in guarding their flocks (<a href="/2_kings/18-8.htm">2 Kings 18:8</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/26-10.htm">2 Chronicles 26:10</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/27-4.htm">2 Chronicles 27:4</a>), - the site of which is uncertain, but which is commonly supposed to have Been a mile (Jerome) or more south of Bethlehem." The LXX. omit this verse. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/35-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Israel again</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">set out</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּסַּ֖ע</span> <span class="translit">(way·yis·sa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5265.htm">Strong's 5265: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and pitched</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֣ט</span> <span class="translit">(way·yêṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5186.htm">Strong's 5186: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his tent</span><br /><span class="heb">אָֽהֳלֹ֔ה‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ho·lōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_168.htm">Strong's 168: </a> </span><span class="str2">A tent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">beyond</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵהָ֖לְאָה</span> <span class="translit">(mê·hā·lə·’āh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1973.htm">Strong's 1973: </a> </span><span class="str2">To the distance, far away, thus far</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the Tower of Eder.</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵֽדֶר׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ê·ḏer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4029.htm">Strong's 4029: </a> </span><span class="str2">Eder -- 'flock tower', a tower near Bethlehem</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/35-21.htm">Genesis 35:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/35-21.htm">Genesis 35:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/35-21.htm">Genesis 35:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/35-21.htm">Genesis 35:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/35-21.htm">Genesis 35:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/35-21.htm">Genesis 35:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/35-21.htm">Genesis 35:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/35-21.htm">Genesis 35:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/35-21.htm">Genesis 35:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/35-21.htm">Genesis 35:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/35-21.htm">OT Law: Genesis 35:21 Israel traveled and spread his tent beyond (Gen. 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