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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: El-Bethel</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/e/el-bethel.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/35-7.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/e/el-bethel.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > El-Bethel</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/e/elbethel.htm" title="Elbethel">◄</a> El-Bethel <a href="/topical/e/el-beth-el.htm" title="El-Beth-El">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>El-bethel, meaning "God of Bethel," is a significant location in the biblical narrative, particularly in the life of the patriarch Jacob. This site is associated with Jacob's profound encounters with God and serves as a place of divine revelation and covenantal reaffirmation.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>The primary reference to El-bethel is found in <a href="/genesis/35-7.htm">Genesis 35:7</a>. The Berean Standard Bible states: "There Jacob built an altar, and he called the place El-bethel, because it was there that God had revealed Himself to him when he was fleeing from his brother."<br><br><b>Historical and Theological Context:</b><br><br>El-bethel is located in the region of Bethel, a place of great spiritual significance in the Old Testament. Bethel, meaning "House of God," was initially named by Jacob during his journey to Haran, as recorded in <a href="/bsb/genesis/28.htm">Genesis 28</a>. It was here that Jacob experienced a divine vision of a ladder reaching to heaven, with angels ascending and descending upon it. In this vision, God reiterated the Abrahamic covenant, promising Jacob land, descendants, and blessings.<br><br>Years later, after Jacob's return from Paddan-aram, God instructed him to go to Bethel and settle there. In obedience, Jacob journeyed to Bethel, where he built an altar and named the place El-bethel. This act of worship and dedication was a response to God's faithfulness and protection throughout Jacob's life, especially during his flight from Esau.<br><br><b>Significance in Jacob's Life:</b><br><br>El-bethel marks a pivotal moment in Jacob's spiritual journey. It is a place of remembrance and renewal, where Jacob acknowledges God's presence and guidance. The renaming of the site to El-bethel underscores the personal and relational aspect of Jacob's faith, highlighting God as the central figure in his life and the source of his blessings.<br><br>Jacob's experience at El-bethel also signifies a turning point, as he calls his household to put away foreign gods and purify themselves (<a href="/genesis/35-2.htm">Genesis 35:2-4</a>). This act of consecration reflects a deeper commitment to the God of his fathers and a rejection of idolatry, aligning his family with the covenantal promises.<br><br><b>Symbolism and Legacy:</b><br><br>El-bethel serves as a symbol of God's enduring faithfulness and the importance of returning to foundational spiritual truths. It reminds believers of the necessity of worship, obedience, and the continual renewal of one's relationship with God. The events at El-bethel emphasize the transformative power of divine encounters and the call to live in accordance with God's will.<br><br>In the broader biblical narrative, Bethel, and by extension El-bethel, becomes a significant site for the Israelites, representing God's presence and the fulfillment of His promises. It is a testament to the enduring nature of God's covenant and His unwavering commitment to His people throughout generations.<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>God of Bethel, the name of the place where Jacob had the vision of the ladder, and where he erected an altar (<a href="/genesis/31-13.htm">Genesis 31:13</a>; <a href="/genesis/35-7.htm">35:7</a>). <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">EL-BETH-EL</span><p>el-beth'-el (el beth-'el, "God of Bethel"; Baithel):<br><br>By this name Jacob called the scene of his vision at Luz, when he returned from Paddan-aram (<a href="/genesis/35-7.htm">Genesis 35:7</a>).<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/416.htm"><span class="l">416. El Beth-el -- "the God of Bethel," an altar of Jacob</span></a><br><b>...</b> El Beth-el. 417 . "the God of Bethel," an altar of Jacob. Transliteration: El<br> Beth-el Phonetic Spelling: (ale bayth-ale') Short Definition: <b>El</b>-<b>bethel</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/416.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/leupold/exposition_of_genesis_volume_1/chapter_xxxv.htm"><span class="l">Chapter xxxv</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And he built there an altar and called the place <b>El</b>-<b>Bethel</b> (God of Bethel), for<br> there God had been revealed to him in his flight from Esau. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/...//christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xxxv.htm</font><p><a href="/library/leupold/exposition_of_genesis_volume_1/chapter_xxxiv.htm"><span class="l">Chapter xxxiv</span></a> <br><b>...</b> And he built there an altar and called the place <b>El</b>-<b>Bethel</b> (God of Bethel), for<br> there God had been revealed to him in his flight from Esau. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xxxiv.htm</font><p><a href="/library/sayce/early_israel_and_the_surrounding_nations/appendices.htm"><span class="l">Appendices</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Be good enough to look and see how Qina is situated, and tell me about<br> Rehob. Describe Beth-sha-<b>el</b> (<b>Bethel</b>) along with Tarqa-el. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../sayce/early israel and the surrounding nations/appendices.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/e/elbethel.htm"><span class="l"><b>Elbethel</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 35:7). Multi-Version Concordance <b>Elbethel</b> (1 Occurrence). Genesis 35:7<br> And he built there an altar, and called the place <b>Elbethel</b><b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/elbethel.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/el-bethel.htm"><span class="l"><b>El</b>-<b>bethel</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>El</b>-<b>bethel</b>. <b>Elbethel</b>, <b>El</b>-<b>bethel</b>. El-beth-el . Easton's Bible Dictionary <b>...</b> (See<br> NAS RSV). <b>Elbethel</b>, <b>El</b>-<b>bethel</b>. El-beth-el . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/el-bethel.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/el-beth-el.htm"><span class="l">El-beth-el (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>El-beth-el. <b>El</b>-<b>bethel</b>, El-beth-el. Elbow . Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia<br> EL-BETH-EL. <b>...</b> (ASV BBE DBY JPS WBS). <b>El</b>-<b>bethel</b>, El-beth-el. Elbow . Reference <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/el-beth-el.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/el-be'rith.htm"><span class="l">El-be'rith (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>El-be'rith. El-berith, El-be'rith. <b>Elbethel</b> . Multi-Version Concordance <b>...</b> (DBY<br> RSV). El-berith, El-be'rith. <b>Elbethel</b> . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/el-be'rith.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bethel.htm"><span class="l">Bethel (67 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 35:7 And he built there an altar, and called the place <b>Elbethel</b>: because<br> there God appeared unto him, when he fled from the face of his brother. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bethel.htm - 38k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/appeared.htm"><span class="l">Appeared (137 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Genesis 35:7 And he built there an altar, and called the place <b>Elbethel</b>: because<br> there God appeared unto him, when he fled from the face of his brother. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/appeared.htm - 35k</font><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bethel-in-the-Bible.html">What is the significance of Bethel in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/meaning-of-Elohim.html">What is the meaning of the word Elohim? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/life-Jacob.html">Who was Jacob in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">El-bethel (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/35-7.htm">Genesis 35:7</a></span><br />And he built there an altar, and called the place El-beth-el, because there God was revealed unto him, when he fled from the face of his brother.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/e/el-bethel.htm">El-Bethel</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/el-beth-el.htm">El-beth-el (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/el-bethel.htm">El-bethel (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/bethel.htm">Bethel (67 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/naming.htm">Naming (21 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/el.htm">El (8 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/erected.htm">Erected (26 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/elbow.htm">Elbow (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/el-be'rith.htm">El-be'rith (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/beth.htm">Beth (115 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/fled.htm">Fled (181 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/flight.htm">Flight (325 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/built.htm">Built (299 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/v/vision.htm">Vision (106 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/revealed.htm">Revealed (129 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/appeared.htm">Appeared (137 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/altar.htm">Altar (343 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/e/elbethel.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Elbethel"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Elbethel" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/e/el-beth-el.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="El-Beth-El"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="El-Beth-El" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>