Gen 35:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2-3 : Jacob tells everyone in his household to get rid of any foreign gods, to clean themselves, and to change their clothes. He wants them to prepare for worship at Bethel. This is an example of how families should get ready when they are going to worship God together (Joshua 24:15 ). Jacob leads his family by telling them to remove idols, be clean, and show respect to God. The change of clothes is a symbol for changing their hearts and lives (Isaiah 1:16-18 ).

‏ Genesis 35:2

v. 2-3: Jacob tells everyone in his household to get rid of any foreign gods, to clean themselves, and to change their clothes. He wants them to prepare for worship at Bethel. This is an example of how families should get ready when they are going to worship God together (Joshua 24:15 ^a). Jacob leads his family by telling them to remove idols, be clean, and show respect to God. The change of clothes is a symbol for changing their hearts and lives (Isaiah 1:16-18 ^b).