Gen 35:4 | MHM | STEP | v. 4 : The family gives Jacob all their idols and earrings, which may have been used for superstitious purposes. Jacob buries these things under an oak near Shechem so no one can find them again. This shows that real change means getting rid of all things connected with sin or false worship (Hosea 14:8 ). Jacob takes care to make sure these things cannot tempt his family in the future.

‏ Genesis 35:4

v. 4: The family gives Jacob all their idols and earrings, which may have been used for superstitious purposes. Jacob buries these things under an oak near Shechem so no one can find them again. This shows that real change means getting rid of all things connected with sin or false worship (Hosea 14:8 ^a). Jacob takes care to make sure these things cannot tempt his family in the future.