Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jacob and all the people with him came to Luz (that is, Bethel) in the land of Canaan. New Living Translation Eventually, Jacob and his household arrived at Luz (also called Bethel) in Canaan. English Standard Version And Jacob came to Luz (that is, Bethel), which is in the land of Canaan, he and all the people who were with him, Berean Standard Bible So Jacob and everyone with him arrived in Luz (that is, Bethel) in the land of Canaan. King James Bible So Jacob came to Luz, which is in the land of Canaan, that is, Bethel, he and all the people that were with him. New King James Version So Jacob came to Luz (that is, Bethel), which is in the land of Canaan, he and all the people who were with him. New American Standard Bible So Jacob came to Luz (that is, Bethel), which is in the land of Canaan, he and all the people who were with him. NASB 1995 So Jacob came to Luz (that is, Bethel), which is in the land of Canaan, he and all the people who were with him. NASB 1977 So Jacob came to Luz (that is, Bethel), which is in the land of Canaan, he and all the people who were with him. Legacy Standard Bible So Jacob came to Luz (that is, Bethel), which is in the land of Canaan, he and all the people who were with him. Amplified Bible So Jacob came to Luz (that is, Bethel), which is in the land of Canaan, he and all the people who were with him. Christian Standard Bible So Jacob and all who were with him came to Luz (that is, Bethel ) in the land of Canaan. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Jacob and all who were with him came to Luz (that is, Bethel) in the land of Canaan. American Standard Version So Jacob came to Luz, which is in the land of Canaan (the same is Beth-el), he and all the people that were with him. Contemporary English Version Finally, they reached Bethel, also known as Luz. English Revised Version So Jacob came to Luz, which is in the land of Canaan (the same is Beth-el), he and all the people that were with him. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jacob and all the people who were with him came to Luz (that is, Bethel) in the land of Canaan. Good News Translation Jacob came with all his people to Luz, which is now known as Bethel, in the land of Canaan. International Standard Version Eventually, Jacob and everyone with him arrived at Luz (also called Beth-el) in the territory of Canaan. NET Bible Jacob and all those who were with him arrived at Luz (that is, Bethel) in the land of Canaan. New Heart English Bible So Jacob came to Luz (that is, Bethel), which is in the land of Canaan, he and all the people who were with him. Webster's Bible Translation So Jacob came to Luz, which is in the land of Canaan (that is Beth-el) he and all the people that were with him. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo Jacob and everyone with him arrived in Luz (that is, Bethel) in the land of Canaan. World English Bible So Jacob came to Luz (that is, Bethel), which is in the land of Canaan, he and all the people who were with him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jacob comes to Luz which [is] in the land of Canaan (it [is] Bethel), he and all the people who [are] with him, Young's Literal Translation And Jacob cometh in to Luz which is in the land of Canaan (it is Bethel), he and all the people who are with him, Smith's Literal Translation And Jacob will come to Luz, which is in the land of Canaan (this the house of God), he and all the people which are with him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Jacob came to Luza, which is in the land of Chanaan, surnamed Bethel: he and all the people that were with him. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, Jacob arrived at Luz, which is in the land of Canaan, also named Bethel: he and all the people with him. New American Bible Thus Jacob and all the people who were with him arrived in Luz (now Bethel) in the land of Canaan. New Revised Standard Version Jacob came to Luz (that is, Bethel), which is in the land of Canaan, he and all the people who were with him, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo Jacob came to Luz, that is Beth-el, which is in the land of Canaan, he and all the people that were with him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yaquuv came to Luz that was in the land of Canaan, which is BaythEil, he and all the people with him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So Jacob came to Luz, which is in the land of Canaan--the same is Beth-el--he and all the people that were with him. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Jacob came to Luza, which is in the land of Chanaan, which is Baethel, he and all the people that were with him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob Returns to Bethel…5As they set out, a terror from God fell over the surrounding cities, so that they did not pursue Jacob’s sons. 6So Jacob and everyone with him arrived in Luz (that is, Bethel) in the land of Canaan. 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.… Cross References Genesis 28:19 and he called that place Bethel, though previously the city had been named Luz. Genesis 12:8 From there Abram moved on to the hill country east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel to the west and Ai to the east. There he built an altar to the LORD, and he called on the name of the LORD. Genesis 13:3-4 From the Negev he journeyed from place to place toward Bethel, until he came to the place between Bethel and Ai where his tent had formerly been pitched, / to the site where he had built the altar. And there Abram called on the name of the LORD. Genesis 31:13 I am the God of Bethel, where you anointed the pillar and made a solemn vow to Me. Now get up, leave this land at once, and return to your native land.’” Genesis 32:1-2 Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him. / When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God.” So he named that place Mahanaim. Genesis 33:18-20 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. / And the plot of ground where he pitched his tent, he purchased from the sons of Hamor, Shechem’s father, for a hundred pieces of silver. / There he set up an altar and called it El-Elohe-Israel. Genesis 28:10-22 Meanwhile Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Haran. / On reaching a certain place, he spent the night there because the sun had set. And taking one of the stones from that place, he put it under his head and lay down to sleep. / And Jacob had a dream about a ladder that rested on the earth with its top reaching up to heaven, and God’s angels were going up and down the ladder. ... Genesis 46:1 So Israel set out with all that he had, and when he came to Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. Joshua 7:2 Meanwhile, Joshua sent men from Jericho to Ai, which is near Beth-aven to the east of Bethel, and told them, “Go up and spy out the land.” So the men went up and spied out Ai. Judges 1:23 They sent spies to Bethel (formerly known as Luz), 1 Samuel 7:16 Every year he would go on a circuit from Bethel to Gilgal to Mizpah, judging Israel in all these places. 1 Kings 12:29 One calf he set up in Bethel, and the other in Dan. Hosea 12:4-5 Yes, he struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor; he found Him at Bethel and spoke with Him there— / the LORD God of Hosts, the LORD is His name of renown. John 1:51 Then He declared, “Truly, truly, I tell you, you will all see heaven open and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.” John 4:5-6 So He came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. / Since Jacob’s well was there, Jesus, weary from His journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour. Treasury of Scripture So Jacob came to Luz, which is in the land of Canaan, that is, Bethel, he and all the people that were with him. Luz. Genesis 12:8 And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the LORD, and called upon the name of the LORD. Genesis 28:19,22 And he called the name of that place Bethel: but the name of that city was called Luz at the first… Judges 1:22-26 And the house of Joseph, they also went up against Bethel: and the LORD was with them… Jump to Previous Bethel Beth-El Canaan Jacob LuzJump to Next Bethel Beth-El Canaan Jacob LuzGenesis 35 1. God commands Jacob to go to Bethel.2. He purges his house of idols. 6. He builds an altar at Bethel. 8. Deborah dies at Allon Bacuth. 9. God blesses Jacob at Bethel. 10. Jacob Named Israel. 16. Rachel travails of Benjamin, and dies in the way to Edar. 22. Reuben lies with Bilhah. 23. The sons of Jacob. 27. Jacob comes to Isaac at Hebron. 28. The age, death, and burial of Isaac. So Jacob and everyone with him This phrase indicates the collective journey of Jacob and his household, which includes his family, servants, and livestock. It reflects the patriarchal structure of ancient Near Eastern societies, where the head of the family led and made decisions for the entire group. This journey follows God's command to Jacob to return to Bethel, a place of significant spiritual encounters. The unity of the group underscores the importance of communal faith and obedience in the biblical narrative. arrived in Luz (that is, Bethel) in the land of Canaan Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobThe patriarch of the Israelite nation, Jacob is returning to Bethel, a place of significant spiritual encounters in his life. 2. Luz/Bethel Originally called Luz, this location is renamed Bethel by Jacob, meaning "House of God." It is a place where Jacob previously encountered God in a dream. 3. Canaan The land promised to Abraham and his descendants, representing God's covenant and faithfulness. 4. Everyone with Jacob This includes his family and servants, indicating the growth of Jacob's household and the fulfillment of God's promise to multiply his descendants. 5. Arrival at Bethel This event marks a return to a place of spiritual significance, where Jacob renews his commitment to God. Teaching Points Returning to Spiritual RootsJust as Jacob returned to Bethel, believers are encouraged to revisit foundational moments in their spiritual journey to renew their commitment to God. God's Faithfulness The journey to Bethel underscores God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, reminding us to trust in His covenant. Spiritual Leadership Jacob's leadership in bringing his household to Bethel highlights the importance of guiding our families in faith and worship. Transformation and Renewal Bethel represents a place of transformation for Jacob, encouraging believers to seek renewal and transformation in their walk with God. Community in Worship The collective journey to Bethel illustrates the importance of community in worship and spiritual growth. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 35:6?2. How does Genesis 35:6 demonstrate Jacob's obedience to God's command to move? 3. What significance does Bethel hold in Jacob's spiritual journey and relationship with God? 4. How can we apply Jacob's example of obedience in our daily lives today? 5. What connections exist between Genesis 35:6 and previous events in Jacob's life? 6. How does Jacob's arrival at Bethel reflect God's faithfulness to His promises? 7. What is the significance of Jacob arriving in Luz, that is, Bethel, in Genesis 35:6? 8. How does Genesis 35:6 relate to God's covenant with Jacob? 9. Why is Bethel important in the context of Genesis 35:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 35? 11. What is the role of the Tribe of Dan? 12. Does God change his mind? I Samuel 15:10-11, 15:35, and Genesis 6:6-7 suggest yes, while I Samuel 15:29 suggests no. How do these contradictions reconcile? 13. In Joshua 14:13-15, what evidence supports or challenges the biblical claim that Hebron was specially given to Caleb? 14. What is the chronological order of events in the Bible? What Does Genesis 35:6 Mean So Jacob and everyone with him“Jacob” is the covenant carrier, yet the verse points out that “everyone with him”—his wives, children, servants, and livestock—travels too. The whole community is in view, underscoring several truths: • God’s commands embrace households, not isolated individuals (compare Genesis 35:1–2; Joshua 24:15). • Jacob leads spiritually and physically. Earlier he told his family, “Get rid of the foreign gods… purify yourselves” (Genesis 35:2), modeling obedience before arrival. • The safe passage of the group fulfills the Lord’s earlier promise: “I will be with you and will keep you wherever you go” (Genesis 28:15), echoed again at Peniel (Genesis 32:9–12). • Their unity after the turmoil of Shechem (Genesis 34) highlights how repentance and renewed worship restore family cohesion. arrived in Luz (that is, Bethel) Luz was the Canaanite name; Bethel (“house of God”) is Jacob’s name for the place where God appeared to him twenty years earlier (Genesis 28:19). Coming back signals: • Vow fulfillment—Jacob had pledged, “This stone… will be God’s house” (Genesis 28:22). Now he returns to honor that promise. • Memorial of grace—God identified Himself as “the God of Bethel” while Jacob was still with Laban (Genesis 31:13). The same God meets him again. • Transformation—what was once a pagan site (“Luz”) becomes synonymous with worship (“Bethel”). It’s a snapshot of how God redeems places and people (cf. Exodus 3:5; John 1:51). • Foreshadowing—later generations would remember Bethel as a place of divine encounter (Judges 20:18; 1 Samuel 10:3), though misuse of it also warns against empty ritual (Amos 4:4). in the land of Canaan The phrase roots the event in covenant geography: • Canaan is the land promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Genesis 12:7; 26:3; 28:13). Jacob’s arrival confirms God’s unwavering plan. • It marks the completion of Jacob’s exile. After twenty years in Paddan-Aram and a tense stop in Shechem, he now occupies the heartland of promise (Genesis 33:18; 35:27). • The return anticipates Israel’s later pilgrimages: Jacob’s descendants will exit to Egypt, wander in the wilderness, and finally re-enter Canaan under Joshua (Genesis 46:3-4; Joshua 1:2-3). • By naming the land, Scripture stresses the tangible, historical nature of God’s work. These are real places with real boundaries, reinforcing the literal reliability of the narrative. summary Genesis 35:6 records more than a travel log. It shows a redeemed family, led by a chastened patriarch, stepping into the very spot where God first promised to keep him. Luz becomes Bethel again, pagan soil becomes holy ground, and the covenant line stands inside the land sworn to them. The verse assures us that when God calls, protects, and guides, He also brings His people safely home to the place of promise. Verse 6. - So (literally, and) Jacob came to Luz (vide Genesis 28:19), which is in the land of Canaan (this clause is added to draw attention to the fact that Jacob had now accomplished his return to Canaan), that is, Bethel, he and all the people that were with him - i.e. his household and the captured Shechemites.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Jacobיַעֲקֹ֜ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc and everyone וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every with him עִמּֽוֹ׃ (‘im·mōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with arrived וַיָּבֹ֨א (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go in Luz ל֗וּזָה (lū·zāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 3870: Luz -- earlier name of Bethel, also a Hittite city (that is, הִ֖וא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are Bethel) אֵ֑ל (’êl) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1008: Bethel -- 'house of God', a city in Ephraim, also a place in southern Judah in the land בְּאֶ֣רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Canaan. כְּנַ֔עַן (kə·na·‘an) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3667: Canaan -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their land West of the Jordan Links Genesis 35:6 NIVGenesis 35:6 NLT Genesis 35:6 ESV Genesis 35:6 NASB Genesis 35:6 KJV Genesis 35:6 BibleApps.com Genesis 35:6 Biblia Paralela Genesis 35:6 Chinese Bible Genesis 35:6 French Bible Genesis 35:6 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 35:6 So Jacob came to Luz that (Gen. 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