God’s Word Translation
Genesis 28:22
22This stone that I have set up as a marker will be the house of God, and I will surely give you a tenth of everything you give me.”
Genesis 28:22 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God’s house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.
- New International Version (NIV)and this stone that I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that you give me I will give you a tenth.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)and this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God's house. And of all that you give me I will give a full tenth to you."
- New King James Version (NKJV)And this stone which I have set as a pillar shall be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give a tenth to You.”
Context of Genesis 28:22
20Then Jacob made a vow: “If God will be with me and will watch over me on my trip and give me food to eat and clothes to wear, 21and if I return safely to my father’s home, then the Lord will be my God. This stone that I have set up as a marker will be the house of God, and I will surely give you a tenth of everything you give me.”
Read all of Genesis 28Genesis 28:22 word by word
וְהָאֶ֣בֶן הַזֹּ֗את אֲשֶׁר־שַׂ֙מְתִּי֙ מַצֵּבָ֔ה יִהְיֶ֖ה בֵּ֣ית אֱלֹהִ֑ים וְכֹל֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר תִּתֶּן־לִ֔י עַשֵּׂ֖ר אֲעַשְּׂרֶ֥נּוּ לָֽךְ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- And this stoneאֶ֫בֶן'eben · stoneH68
- which I have setשׂוּםώûm ώîym · to set: makeH7760
- a pillarמַצֵּבָהmatstsêbâh · pillarH4676
- shall be God’sאֱלֹהִים'ĕlôhîym · GodH430
- houseבַּ֫יִתbayith · house: homeH1004
- and of all that thou shalt giveנָתַןnâthan · to give: giveH5414
- me I will surelyעָשַׂר‛âώar · to titheH6237
Cross-references for Genesis 28:22
- Genesis 28:17Filled with awe, he said, “How awe-inspiring this place is! Certainly, this is the house of God and the gateway to heaven!”
- Genesis 12:8He moved on to the hills east of Bethel, and he put up his tent—with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. He also built an altar to the Lord there and worshiped the Lord.
- Genesis 21:33Abraham planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba and worshiped the Lord, the Everlasting God, there.
- Genesis 33:20He set up an altar there and named it God Is the God of Israel.
- Genesis 35:1Then God said to Jacob, “Go to Bethel and live there. Make an altar there. I am the God who appeared to you when you were fleeing from your brother Esau.”
- Genesis 14:20Blessed is God Most High, who has handed your enemies over to you.” Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything.
- Leviticus 27:30“One-tenth of what comes from the land, whether grain or fruit, is holy and belongs to the Lord.
- Deuteronomy 14:22Every year be sure to save a tenth of the crops harvested from whatever you plant in your fields.
Commentaries on Genesis 28:22
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 22This stone shall be God's house - That is, (as far as this matter refers to Jacob alone), should I be preserved to return in safety, I shall worship God in this place. And this purpose he fulfilled, for there he built an altar, anointed it with oil, and poured a drink-offering thereon. For a practical use of Jacob's vision, see note on Genesis 28:12. On the doctrine of tithes, or an adequate support for the ministers of the Gospel, I shall here register…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. 20-22Verses 20-22 Jacob made a solemn vow on this occasion. In this observe, 1. Jacob's faith. He trusts that God will be with him, and will keep him; he depends upon it. 2. Jacob's moderation in his desires. He asks not for soft clothing and dainty meat. If God give us much, we are bound to be thankful, and to use it for him; if he gives us but little, we are bound to be content, and cheerfully to enjoy him in it. 3. Jacob's piety, and his regard to God…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 22I will surely You a tenth: By paying a tithe (a tenth) as an act of worship, a person acknowledges that everything is a gift from God and belongs to God (see 14:19–20; Numbers 18:21–32; Deuteronomy 14:22–29; 2 Chronicles 31:5–6; Malachi 3:7–12; Matthew 23:23).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 20-2220. Jacob vowed a vow--His words are not to be considered as implying a doubt, far less as stating the condition or terms on which he would dedicate himself to God. Let "if" be changed into "since," and the language will appear a proper expression of Jacob's faith--an evidence of his having truly embraced the promise. How edifying often to meditate on Jacob at Beth-el.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
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