Genesis 33:17
but Jacob went on to Succoth, where he built a house for himself and shelters for his livestock; that is why the place was called Succoth.
Note Succoth means booths or shelters or tabernacles; twice in this verse.
And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him an house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth.
Note Succoth: that is, Booths
Jacob traveled to Succoth, built himself a house, and made shelters for his livestock. Therefore the name of the place is called Succoth.
Note succoth means shelters or booths.
And Jacob journeyed to Succoth, and built him a house, and made booths for his cattle: therefore the name of the place is called Succoth.
Related passages
From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, grouped by the word they explain.
- Succoth
- Joshua 13:27; Judges 8:5, 8, 16; 1 Kings 7:46; Psalm 60:6
- not
- Exodus 12:37; Exodus 13:20