And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem, which is in the land of Canaan, when he came from Padanaram; and pitched his tent before the city.
What does Genesis 33:18 mean?
Jacob did not content himself with words of thanks for God's favour to him, but gave real thanks. Also he kept up religion, and the worship of God in his family.
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Keep this verse inside Genesis 33:18-20 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
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Glossary
- Canaan Place
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Biblical region. Modern identification: Canaan.
- City People
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The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).
- Paddan-aram Place
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A plain, occurring only in Gen. 48:7 , where it designates Padan-aram. Modern identification: Harran.
- Shechem Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Tell Balatah.