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El-Elohe-Israel
El-Elohe-Israel is the Hebrew name Jacob gives an altar, meaning God, the God of Israel.
In simple words
What does it mean?
El-Elohe-Israel is the Hebrew name Jacob gives an altar, meaning God, the God of Israel. It is not the name of another person in the story.
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What does the altar's name tell us about Jacob's worship?
An example from the Bible
After arriving near Shechem, Jacob sets up an altar and gives it this name. The name expresses his worship and identity.
Read Genesis 33:20 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Genesis 33:20
He erected an altar there, and called it El Elohe Israel.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
