Genesis 35:9
New International Version
After Jacob returned from Paddan Aram, God appeared to him again and blessed him.

New Living Translation
Now that Jacob had returned from Paddan-aram, God appeared to him again at Bethel. God blessed him,

English Standard Version
God appeared to Jacob again, when he came from Paddan-aram, and blessed him.

Berean Standard Bible
After Jacob had returned from Paddan-aram, God appeared to him again and blessed him.

King James Bible
And God appeared unto Jacob again, when he came out of Padanaram, and blessed him.

New King James Version
Then God appeared to Jacob again, when he came from Padan Aram, and blessed him.

New American Standard Bible
Then God appeared to Jacob again when he came from Paddan-aram, and He blessed him.

NASB 1995
Then God appeared to Jacob again when he came from Paddan-aram, and He blessed him.

NASB 1977
Then God appeared to Jacob again when he came from Paddan-aram, and He blessed him.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then God appeared to Jacob again when he came from Paddan-aram, and He blessed him.

Amplified Bible
Then God [in a visible manifestation] appeared to Jacob again when he came out of Paddan-aram, and declared a blessing on him.

Christian Standard Bible
God appeared to Jacob again after he returned from Paddan-aram, and he blessed him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
God appeared to Jacob again after he returned from Paddan-aram, and He blessed him.

American Standard Version
And God appeared unto Jacob again, when he came from Paddan-aram, and blessed him.

English Revised Version
And God appeared unto Jacob again, when he came from Paddan-aram, and blessed him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then God appeared once more to Jacob after he came back from Paddan Aram, and he blessed him.

Good News Translation
When Jacob returned from Mesopotamia, God appeared to him again and blessed him.

International Standard Version
God appeared again to Jacob after he had arrived from Paddan-aram and blessed him.

Majority Standard Bible
After Jacob had returned from Paddan-aram, God appeared to him again and blessed him.

NET Bible
God appeared to Jacob again after he returned from Paddan Aram and blessed him.

New Heart English Bible
And God appeared to Jacob again after he returned from Paddan Aram, and blessed him.

Webster's Bible Translation
And God appeared to Jacob again when he came out of Padan-aram; and blessed him.

World English Bible
God appeared to Jacob again, when he came from Paddan Aram, and blessed him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And God appears to Jacob again, in his coming from Padan-Aram, and blesses him;

Young's Literal Translation
And God appeareth unto Jacob again, in his coming from Padan-Aram, and blesseth him;

Smith's Literal Translation
And God will be seen to Jacob yet again in his going from Padan Aram; and he will bless him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And God appeared again to Jacob, after he returned from Mesopotamia of Syria, and he blessed him,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then God appeared again to Jacob, after he returned from Mesopotamia of Syria, and he blessed him,

New American Bible
On Jacob’s arrival from Paddan-aram, God appeared to him again and blessed him.

New Revised Standard Version
God appeared to Jacob again when he came from Paddan-aram, and he blessed him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And God appeared to Jacob again, when he came from Padan-aram, and blessed him.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And God was revealed again to Yaquuv when he came from Padan d'Aram and he blessed him.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And God appeared unto Jacob again, when he came from Paddan-aram, and blessed him.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And God appeared to Jacob once more in Luza, when he came out of Mesopotamia of Syria, and God blessed him.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jacob is Named Israel
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.…

Cross References
Genesis 17:1-8
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless. / I will establish My covenant between Me and you, and I will multiply you exceedingly.” / Then Abram fell facedown, and God said to him, ...

Genesis 28:13-15
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. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. / Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”

Genesis 32:28
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.”

Genesis 12:1-3
Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”

Genesis 46:2-4
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. / I will go down with you to Egypt, and I will surely bring you back. And Joseph’s own hands will close your eyes.”

Exodus 3:6
Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.

Exodus 6:2-3
God also told Moses, “I am the LORD. / I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by My name the LORD I did not make Myself known to them.

Isaiah 43:1
But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!

Isaiah 44:2
This is the word of the LORD, your Maker, who formed you from the womb and who will help you: “Do not be afraid, O Jacob My servant, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.

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.

Acts 7:2-3
And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, / and told him, ‘Leave your country and your kindred and go to the land I will show you.’

Acts 3:13
The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified His servant Jesus. You handed Him over and rejected Him before Pilate, even though he had decided to release Him.

Romans 9:6-8
It is not as though God’s word has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. / Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring.

Romans 4:13-17
For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. / For if those who live by the law are heirs, faith is useless and the promise is worthless, / because the law brings wrath. And where there is no law, there is no transgression. ...

Galatians 3:16
The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ.


Treasury of Scripture

And God appeared to Jacob again, when he came out of Padanaram, and blessed him.

Genesis 12:7
And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him.

Genesis 17:1
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.

Genesis 18:1
And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;

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Genesis 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.














After Jacob had returned
The phrase signifies a pivotal moment in Jacob's life, marking his return from Paddan-aram, where he had spent many years. The Hebrew root for "returned" is "שׁוּב" (shuv), which means to turn back or restore. This return is not just physical but also spiritual, symbolizing a return to God's promises and a restoration of his covenantal relationship with God. Jacob's journey back to the land of his fathers is a fulfillment of God's promise to bring him back safely, highlighting God's faithfulness.

from Paddan-aram
Paddan-aram, located in Mesopotamia, is where Jacob fled to escape Esau's wrath and where he found his wives, Leah and Rachel. This region is historically significant as it was a center of early civilization and trade. Jacob's time in Paddan-aram was marked by personal growth and challenges, including his dealings with Laban. His departure from this place signifies a transition from a period of struggle and growth to one of fulfillment and blessing.

God appeared to him again
The phrase underscores the recurring divine encounters in Jacob's life. The Hebrew word for "appeared" is "נִרְאָה" (nir'ah), which implies a visible manifestation of God's presence. This appearance is a reaffirmation of God's ongoing relationship with Jacob. It is reminiscent of previous encounters, such as the dream at Bethel, and serves to strengthen Jacob's faith and commitment. The repetition of divine appearances emphasizes God's unwavering presence and guidance in Jacob's life.

and blessed him
The blessing is a central theme in Jacob's narrative, tracing back to the blessings of Abraham and Isaac. The Hebrew word for "blessed" is "בָּרַךְ" (barak), which means to kneel or to bless. This blessing is both a confirmation of the promises made to his forefathers and a personal assurance of God's favor. It signifies prosperity, protection, and the continuation of the covenant through Jacob's lineage. The blessing is a testament to God's grace and the fulfillment of His promises, encouraging believers to trust in God's faithfulness.

(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.

Verses 9, 10. - And God appeared unto Jacob again, - this was a visible manifestation, m contrast to the audible one in Shechem (ver. 1), and in a state of wakefulness (ver. 13), as distinguished from the dream vision formerly beheld at Bethel (Genesis 28:12) - when he came (or had come) out of Padan-aram (as previously he had appeared to the patriarch on going into Padan-aram), and blessed him - i.e. renewed the promises of the covenant, of which he was the heir. And God said unto him, Thy name is Jacob: - or Supplanter (vide Genesis 25:26). Lange reads, Is thy name Jacob? - thy name shall not be called any more Jacob, but Israel (vide Genesis 32:28) shall be thy name: and he called his name Israel. The renewal of the name given at Peniel may possibly indicate a revival in the spiritual life of Jacob, which had been declining in the interval between the former interview with God and the present (Murphy), but was probably designed as a confirmation of the former interview with God, and of the experience through which he then passed. Cf. the twice-given name of Peter (John 1:42; Matthew 16:16-19).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
After [Jacob] had returned
בְּבֹא֖וֹ (bə·ḇō·’ōw)
Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

from
מִפַּדַּ֣ן (mip·pad·dan)
Preposition
Strong's Hebrew

Paddan-aram,
אֲרָ֑ם (’ă·rām)
Preposition | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6307: Paddan-aram -- the place where Rachel died

God
אֱלֹהִ֤ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

appeared
וַיֵּרָ֨א (way·yê·rā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

to
אֶֽל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

[him]
יַעֲקֹב֙ (ya·‘ă·qōḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc

again
ע֔וֹד (‘ō·wḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more

and blessed
וַיְבָ֖רֶךְ (way·ḇā·reḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

him.
אֹתֽוֹ׃ (’ō·ṯōw)
Direct object marker | third person masculine singular
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case


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