Arise
A command to move, rescue, or receive blessing.
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In the Genesis and Deuteronomy passages, 'Arise' is a divine or authoritative command initiating movement, rescue, or blessing. It appears as a call to action from God, angels, or patriarchs, often linked to covenant promises or urgent deliverance (Genesis 13:17; Genesis 19:15; Genesis 21:18; Genesis 27:19; Genesis 27:31; Genesis 27:43; Genesis 28:2; Genesis 31:13; Genesis 35:1; Genesis 35:3; Genesis 43:8; Genesis 43:13; Deuteronomy 9:12; Deuteronomy 10:11). The word also describes the natural occurrence of famine (Genesis 41:30).
- Total occurrences in passages
- 14
- Divine commands to arise
- Genesis 13:17; Genesis 21:18; Genesis 31:13; Genesis 35:1; Deuteronomy 9:12; Deuteronomy 10:11
- Angel commands to arise
- Genesis 19:15
- Human requests to arise
- Genesis 27:19; Genesis 27:31; Genesis 27:43; Genesis 28:2; Genesis 35:3; Genesis 43:8; Genesis 43:13
- Non-command use (famine arising)
- Genesis 41:30
Lore & Background
God later commands Jacob to arise and return to Bethel, where Jacob had vowed a vow (Genesis 31:13; Genesis 35:1). Jacob then invites his household to arise and go to Bethel to build an altar (Genesis 35:3). In Egypt, Joseph's prophecy says seven years of famine shall arise after plenty (Genesis 41:30). Judah urges his father Israel to arise and go to Egypt to buy food (Genesis 43:8), and Israel tells his sons to arise and go again to the man (Genesis 43:13). In Deuteronomy, God commands Moses to arise and descend because the people have made a molten image (Deuteronomy 9:12), and later to arise and lead the people into the promised land (Deuteronomy 10:11).
Reader's Guide
The passages portray 'Arise' as a verb of urgent transition, often from a state of rest, danger, or waiting into action. It is used by God, angels, and human authorities to initiate journeys, rescues, or blessings. The command is rarely optional; it carries the weight of divine promise or imminent judgment. For example, God's command to Abraham to arise and walk the land is tied to the gift of the land (Genesis 13:17). The angels' command to Lot is a rescue from destruction (Genesis 19:15). In the patriarchal narratives, 'arise' often precedes a journey to secure a wife, flee danger, or fulfill a vow (Genesis 27:43; Genesis 28:2; Genesis 31:13; Genesis 35:1). The word also appears in prophetic context (Genesis 41:30) and in Moses' leadership (Deuteronomy 9:12; Deuteronomy 10:11). Notably, the same word is used for both divine and human speech, showing its role as a universal call to decisive action.
Did You Know?
- The command 'Arise' is given by God to Abraham, Hagar, Jacob, and Moses in these passages (Genesis 13:17; Genesis 21:18; Genesis 31:13; Genesis 35:1; Deuteronomy 9:12; Deuteronomy 10:11).
- Angels use 'Arise' to command Lot to flee Sodom (Genesis 19:15).
- Jacob and Esau both use 'Arise' to request Isaac's blessing (Genesis 27:19; Genesis 27:31).
- The only non-command use of 'arise' in these passages refers to the arising of famine (Genesis 41:30).
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