Genesis 28:16

Genesis 28:16 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not.
• New International Version (NIV)When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware of it.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, "Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it."
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.”

Context of Genesis 28:16

14Your descendants will be like the dust on the earth. You will spread out to the west and to the east, to the north and to the south. Through you and through your descendant every family on earth will be blessed. 15Remember, I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go. I will also bring you back to this land because I will not leave you until I do what I’ve promised you.” Then Jacob woke up from his sleep and exclaimed, “Certainly, the Lord is in this place, and I didn’t know it!” 17Filled with awe, he said, “How awe-inspiring this place is! Certainly, this is the house of God and the gateway to heaven!” 18Early the next morning Jacob took the stone he had put under his head. He set it up as a marker and poured olive oil on top of it.

Genesis 28:16 word by word

וַיִּיקַ֣ץ יַעֲקֹב֮ מִשְּׁנָתוֹ֒ וַיֹּ֕אמֶר אָכֵן֙ יֵ֣שׁ יְהוָ֔ה בַּמָּק֖וֹם הַזֶּ֑ה וְאָנֹכִ֖י לֹ֥א יָדָֽעְתִּי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And Jacobיַעֲקֹבya‛ăqôb · JacobH3290
• awakedיָקַץyâqats · to awakeH3364
• out of his sleepשֵׁנָהshênâh shênâ' · sleepH8142
• and he saidאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
• Surelyאָכֵן'âkên · surelyH403
• the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• isיֵשׁyêsh · thereH3426
• in this placeמָקוֹםmâqôm mâqôm meqômâh meqômâh · placeH4725
• and I knewיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045

Cross-references for Genesis 28:16

• Exodus 3:5God said, “Don’t come any closer! Take off your sandals because this place where you are standing is holy ground.
• Exodus 15:11“Who is like you among the gods, O Lord? Who is like you? You are glorious because of your holiness and awe-inspiring because of your splendor. You perform miracles.
• Joshua 5:15The commander of the Lord’s army said to Joshua, “Take off your sandals because this place where you are standing is holy.” So Joshua did as he was told.
• 1 Samuel 3:4Then the Lord called Samuel. “Here I am,” Samuel responded.
• Job 9:11He passes alongside of me, and I don’t even see him. He goes past me, and I don’t even notice him.
• Job 33:14“God speaks in one way, even in two ways without people noticing it:
• Psalms 68:35God, the God of Israel, is awe-inspiring in his holy place. He gives strength and power to his people. Thanks be to God!
• Isaiah 8:13Remember that the Lord of Armies is holy. He is the one you should fear and the one you should be terrified of.

Commentaries on Genesis 28:16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 16The Lord is in this place; and I knew it not - That is, God has made this place his peculiar residence; it is a place in which he meets with and reveals himself to his followers. Jacob might have supposed that this place had been consecrated to God. And it has already been supposed that, his mind having been brought into a humble frame, he was prepared to hold communion with his Maker.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1-22Verses 1-22 - Jacob‘s Journey to Haran 3. קהל qâhāl “congregation.” 9. מחלת māchălat Machalath, “sickness, or a harp.” 19. לוּז lûz Luz, “almond.” The blessing of his sons was the last passage in the active life of Isaac, after which he retires from the scene. Jacob now becomes the leading figure in the sacred history. His spiritual character has yet come out to view. But even now we can discern the general distinction in the lives of the three…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 16-19Verses 16-19 God manifested himself and his favour, to Jacob, when he was asleep. The Spirit, like the wind, blows when and where it listeth, and God's grace, like the dew, tarrieth not for the sons of men. Jacob sought to improve the visit God had made him. Wherever we are, in the city or in the desert, in the house or in the field, in the shop or in the street, we may keep up our intercourse with Heaven, if it is not our own fault. But the more we see…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 16-22The second part of the passage describes Jacob's response to God's revelation. He felt reverence and awe in God's presence. His acts of devotion became models for Israel's worship. When God graciously visits his people and promises to be with them and make them a blessing to the world, his people respond in faith with reverence, worship, offerings, and vows. They preserve their faith in memory for future worshipers.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1616. Jacob awaked out of his sleep--His language and his conduct were alike that of a man whose mind was pervaded by sentiments of solemn awe, of fervent piety, and lively gratitude (Jr 31:36).Read the comment

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Commentaries on Genesis 28

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings