†. Gen 33:20 . . He set up an altar there, and called it El-elohe
yisrael.
El-elohe-yisrael is actually 'Eel-'Eloheey-Yisraa'eel which is a compound of
three separate words.
'Eel is from 'el (ale) and means strength; as an adjective; viz: mighty.
'Eloheey is from 'elohiym (el-o-heem') and means: god(s) in a generic
sense; but when used with the definite article "the" then 'elohiym identifies
the Supreme Being
Yisraa'eel is from Yisra'el (yis-raw-ale') and means: he will rule as God,
which, according to Gen 32:29, was Jacob's new name.
So, if we put it all together, Jacob's altar was dedicated to The Almighty God
of he who will rule as God; or just simply The God Of Israel. It was the very,
very, first altar to ever be named after the god of the people of Israel. A true
milestone in the nation's history, and Jacob's too.
"one who will rule as God" could also refer to someone in Jacob's blood who
speaks for God, speaks as God, and whose name is God. The only person in
Jacob who can possibly fill that office is Messiah.
†. Dan 7:13-14 . . In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was
one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the
Ancient of Days and was escorted into his presence. He was given authority,
glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language
worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass
away, and his kingdom is the one that will never be destroyed.
†. Php 2:9-11 . . God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the
name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee
should bow-- in heaven and on earth and under the earth --and every
tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
The world has known its maker by several designations. First He was the
god of creation. Later He became known as the god of Abraham. Then the
god of the people of Israel. Now, He is also known, as the god of many
Gentiles. So the Bible's God is available to everyone, and is everyone's god
in one way or another. To some, He's a nuisance, a frightful adversary; their
final judge. To others He is an enormous blessing, a faithful friend-- their
rescue, and their ransom from the wrath of God.
Just exactly how much time elapsed between Jacob's temporary camp at
Succoth and the events coming up in chapter 34 are unknown. However,
Dinah was just a little kid at the time of Jacob and Esau's reunion; probably
not much older than Joseph, who was only a little over 6 at the time. So she
had to grow up, and fill out a bit, before guys would begin noticing her.
In the interval, Jacob very likely visited his dad many times and also
traveled down to Seir to visit his brother Esau too like he promised in verse
14. According to Gen 36:6-8, Esau occupied two residences at this time; one
in Canaan, and one in Seir. Kind of like rich movie stars who maintain a
residence in Beverly Hills, plus a ranch in Montana
Cont.
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yisrael.
El-elohe-yisrael is actually 'Eel-'Eloheey-Yisraa'eel which is a compound of
three separate words.
'Eel is from 'el (ale) and means strength; as an adjective; viz: mighty.
'Eloheey is from 'elohiym (el-o-heem') and means: god(s) in a generic
sense; but when used with the definite article "the" then 'elohiym identifies
the Supreme Being
Yisraa'eel is from Yisra'el (yis-raw-ale') and means: he will rule as God,
which, according to Gen 32:29, was Jacob's new name.
So, if we put it all together, Jacob's altar was dedicated to The Almighty God
of he who will rule as God; or just simply The God Of Israel. It was the very,
very, first altar to ever be named after the god of the people of Israel. A true
milestone in the nation's history, and Jacob's too.
"one who will rule as God" could also refer to someone in Jacob's blood who
speaks for God, speaks as God, and whose name is God. The only person in
Jacob who can possibly fill that office is Messiah.
†. Dan 7:13-14 . . In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was
one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the
Ancient of Days and was escorted into his presence. He was given authority,
glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language
worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass
away, and his kingdom is the one that will never be destroyed.
†. Php 2:9-11 . . God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the
name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee
should bow-- in heaven and on earth and under the earth --and every
tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
The world has known its maker by several designations. First He was the
god of creation. Later He became known as the god of Abraham. Then the
god of the people of Israel. Now, He is also known, as the god of many
Gentiles. So the Bible's God is available to everyone, and is everyone's god
in one way or another. To some, He's a nuisance, a frightful adversary; their
final judge. To others He is an enormous blessing, a faithful friend-- their
rescue, and their ransom from the wrath of God.
Just exactly how much time elapsed between Jacob's temporary camp at
Succoth and the events coming up in chapter 34 are unknown. However,
Dinah was just a little kid at the time of Jacob and Esau's reunion; probably
not much older than Joseph, who was only a little over 6 at the time. So she
had to grow up, and fill out a bit, before guys would begin noticing her.
In the interval, Jacob very likely visited his dad many times and also
traveled down to Seir to visit his brother Esau too like he promised in verse
14. According to Gen 36:6-8, Esau occupied two residences at this time; one
in Canaan, and one in Seir. Kind of like rich movie stars who maintain a
residence in Beverly Hills, plus a ranch in Montana
Cont.
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