Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then they set out, and the terror of God fell on the towns all around them so that no one pursued them. New Living Translation As they set out, a terror from God spread over the people in all the towns of that area, so no one attacked Jacob’s family. English Standard Version And as they journeyed, a terror from God fell upon the cities that were around them, so that they did not pursue the sons of Jacob. Berean Standard Bible As they set out, a terror from God fell over the surrounding cities, so that they did not pursue Jacob’s sons. King James Bible And they journeyed: and the terror of God was upon the cities that were round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob. New King James Version And they journeyed, and the terror of God was upon the cities that were all around them, and they did not pursue the sons of Jacob. New American Standard Bible As they journeyed, there was a great terror upon the cities which were around them, and they did not pursue the sons of Jacob. NASB 1995 As they journeyed, there was a great terror upon the cities which were around them, and they did not pursue the sons of Jacob. NASB 1977 As they journeyed, there was a great terror upon the cities which were around them, and they did not pursue the sons of Jacob. Legacy Standard Bible Then they journeyed on, and there was a terror from God upon the cities which were around them, and they did not pursue the sons of Jacob. Amplified Bible As they journeyed, there was a great [supernatural] terror [sent from God] on the cities around them, and [for that reason] the Canaanites did not pursue the sons of Jacob. Christian Standard Bible When they set out, a terror from God came over the cities around them, and they did not pursue Jacob’s sons. Holman Christian Standard Bible When they set out, a terror from God came over the cities around them, and they did not pursue Jacob’s sons. American Standard Version And they journeyed: and a terror of God was upon the cities that were round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob. Contemporary English Version While Jacob and his family were traveling through Canaan, God terrified the people in the towns so much that no one dared bother them. English Revised Version And they journeyed: and a great terror was upon the cities that were round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob. GOD'S WORD® Translation As they moved on, God made the people of the cities that were all around them terrified so that no one pursued them. Good News Translation When Jacob and his sons started to leave, great fear fell on the people of the nearby towns, and they did not pursue them. International Standard Version As they set out on their journey, because the people who lived in the cities around them feared God, they did not pursue Jacob's sons. Majority Standard Bible As they set out, a terror from God fell over the surrounding cities, so that they did not pursue Jacob’s sons. NET Bible and they started on their journey. The surrounding cities were afraid of God, and they did not pursue the sons of Jacob. New Heart English Bible Then they set out, and a terror of God was upon the cities that were around them, so that they did not pursue the sons of Jacob. Webster's Bible Translation And they journeyed: and the terror of God was on the cities that were round them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob. World English Bible They traveled, and a terror of God was on the cities that were around them, and they didn’t pursue the sons of Jacob. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they journey, and the terror of God is on the cities which [are] around them, and they have not pursued after the sons of Jacob. Young's Literal Translation and they journey, and the terror of God is on the cities which are round about them, and they have not pursued after the sons of Jacob. Smith's Literal Translation And they will remove; and the terror of God will be upon the cities which are surrounding them; and they pursued not after the sons of Jacob. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd when they were departed, the terror of God fell upon all the cities round about, and they durst not pursue after them as they went away. Catholic Public Domain Version And when they had set out, the terror of God invaded all the surrounding cities, and they dared not pursue them as they withdrew. New American Bible Then, as they set out, a great terror fell upon the surrounding towns, so that no one pursued the sons of Jacob. New Revised Standard Version As they journeyed, a terror from God fell upon the cities all around them, so that no one pursued them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they journeyed; and the fear of God fell upon the towns that were round about them, and they did not pursue after Jacob and his sons. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they picked up, and the fear of God was on the towns that were in their surroundings, and they did not pursue after Yaquuv and after his sons. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they journeyed; and a terror of God was upon the cities that were round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob. Brenton Septuagint Translation So Israel departed from Secima, and the fear of God was upon the cities round about them, and they did not pursue after the children of Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob Returns to Bethel…4So they gave Jacob all their foreign gods and all their earrings, and Jacob buried them under the oak near Shechem. 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.… Cross References Exodus 23:27 I will send My terror ahead of you and throw into confusion every nation you encounter. I will make all your enemies turn and run. Deuteronomy 2:25 This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.” Joshua 2:9-11 and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that the fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of you. / For we have heard how the LORD dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites across the Jordan, whom you devoted to destruction. / When we heard this, our hearts melted and everyone’s courage failed because of you, for the LORD your God is God in the heavens above and on the earth below. 2 Chronicles 17:10 And the dread of the LORD fell upon all the kingdoms of the lands that surrounded Judah, so that they did not make war against Jehoshaphat. 1 Samuel 14:15 Then panic struck the Philistines in the camp, in the field, and among all the people. Even those in the outposts and raiding parties trembled. Indeed, the earth quaked, and panic spread from God. 2 Kings 7:6-7 For the Lord had caused the Arameans to hear the sound of chariots, horses, and a great army, so that they said to one another, “Look, the king of Israel must have hired the kings of the Hittites and Egyptians to attack us.” / Thus the Arameans had arisen and fled at twilight, abandoning their tents and horses and donkeys. The camp was intact, and they had run for their lives. Psalm 105:14-15 He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf: / “Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!” Isaiah 41:10-13 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. / Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. / You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing. ... Jeremiah 32:21 You brought Your people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and wonders, with a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and with great terror. Ezekiel 30:9 On that day messengers will go out from Me in ships to frighten Cush out of complacency. Anguish will come upon them on the day of Egypt’s doom. For it is indeed coming. Acts 2:43 A sense of awe came over everyone, and the apostles performed many wonders and signs. Acts 5:11 And great fear came over the whole church and all who heard about these events. Acts 9:31 Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 2 Corinthians 7:5 For when we arrived in Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were pressed from every direction—conflicts on the outside, fears within. Treasury of Scripture And they journeyed: and the terror of God was on the cities that were round about them, and they did not pursue after the sons of Jacob. Genesis 34:30 And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, Ye have troubled me to make me to stink among the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites: and I being few in number, they shall gather themselves together against me, and slay me; and I shall be destroyed, I and my house. Exodus 15:15,16 Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away… Exodus 23:27 I will send my fear before thee, and will destroy all the people to whom thou shalt come, and I will make all thine enemies turn their backs unto thee. Jump to Previous Cities Fear Fell Great Jacob Journey Journeyed Pursue Pursued Round Terror Towns TraveledJump to Next Cities Fear Fell Great Jacob Journey Journeyed Pursue Pursued Round Terror Towns TraveledGenesis 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. As they set out This phrase marks the beginning of a journey, a significant theme throughout the Bible. The Hebrew root for "set out" is "nasa," which means to pull up, set out, or journey. This action signifies obedience and movement towards God's promise. In the broader biblical narrative, setting out often involves leaving behind the old and stepping into the unknown, trusting in God's guidance and provision. a terror from God fell over the surrounding cities so that they did not pursue Jacob’s sons Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew As they set out,וַיִּסָּ֑עוּ (way·yis·sā·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5265: To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey a terror חִתַּ֣ת (ḥit·taṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2847: Terror from God אֱלֹהִ֗ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative fell וַיְהִ֣י ׀ (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the surrounding סְבִיבֹ֣תֵיהֶ֔ם (sə·ḇî·ḇō·ṯê·hem) Adverb | third person masculine plural Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around cities, הֶֽעָרִים֙ (he·‘ā·rîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5892: Excitement so that they did not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no pursue רָֽדְפ֔וּ (rā·ḏə·p̄ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute Jacob’s יַעֲקֹֽב׃ (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc sons. בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son Links Genesis 35:5 NIVGenesis 35:5 NLT Genesis 35:5 ESV Genesis 35:5 NASB Genesis 35:5 KJV Genesis 35:5 BibleApps.com Genesis 35:5 Biblia Paralela Genesis 35:5 Chinese Bible Genesis 35:5 French Bible Genesis 35:5 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 35:5 They traveled and a terror of God (Gen. 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