Genesis 13:4

to the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first. There Avram [Exalted father] called on Adonai’s name. (3)

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In The King James Version

Unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of the LORD.

In Context

3He went on his journeys from the South even to Beth-el [House of God], to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Beth-el [House of God] and Ai,

5Lot [Veil, Covering] also, who went with Avram [Exalted father], had flocks, herds, and tents.

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Cross References

Genesis 12:7Adonai appeared to Avram [Exalted father] and said, “I will give this land + 12:7. MP: The blessing will come “in your seed.” - Seed refers to refers to Messiah, as promised in (Gen 3:15). Seed also identifies him as a descendant of Abraham. This is the blessing, to restore right relationship with God. (John 1:29b-30; Acts 3:25-26; Rom 4:9; Gal 3:14) to your seed.” + 12:7. Quoted in Acts 7:5; Rom 4:13, 4:15; Gal 3:16 He built an altar there to Adonai, who had appeared to him.

Genesis 13:18Avram [Exalted father] moved his tent, and came and lived by the oaks of Mamre [Bitter, Fatness], which are in Hebron, and built an altar there to Adonai.

Psalms 26:8Adonai, I 'ahav ·affectionately love· the habitation of your house, 2 the place where your kavod ·weighty glory· dwells. 1

Psalms 65:1Tehilah ·Praise song· waits for you, God, in Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking]. 2 To you shall vows be performed. 1

Psalms 84:10For a day in your courts is better than a thousand. 2 I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, 2 than to dwell in the tents of ethical wickedness. 1

Psalms 107:8Let them yadah ·extend hands in thankful praise· to Adonai for his chesed ·loving-kindness·, 2 for his wonderful deeds to the children of men! 1

Matthew Henry on Genesis 13:2-5

Abram's Removal to Canaan. ( b. c. 1918.) 1 And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. 2 And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. 3 And he went on his journeys from the south even to Beth-el, unto the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Beth-el and Hai; 4 Unto the place of the altar, which he had made there at the first: and there Abram called on the name of the Lord . I. Here is Abram's return out of Egypt, v. 1 .… Read the whole commentary →

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