Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were with him, Put away the strange gods that are among you, and be clean, and change your garments:
Then Jacob said to his family and everyone traveling with him, 'Get rid of the foreign gods you have with you, wash yourselves clean, and put on fresh clothes.'
Jacob is telling his household to throw away their idols, cleanse themselves, and prepare properly before going to worship the true God.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Jacob is returning to the land of Canaan after years of living with his uncle Laban, during which he has built a large family and acquired wealth. God has instructed him to go to Bethel and build an altar, prompting Jacob to address the spiritual impurities in his household before proceeding. This command reflects the cultural prevalence of idolatry among surrounding peoples, emphasizing the need for purification as Jacob prepares to renew his covenant with God.
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