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 of the earth, and you will spread out to the west, east, north, and south. All the families of the earth will pronounce blessings on one another using your name and that of your descendants. 15I am with you! I will protect you wherever you go and will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I promised you!” Then Jacob woke up and thought, “Surely the Lord is in this place, but I did not realize it!” 17He was afraid and said, “What an awesome place this is! This is nothing else than the house of God! This is the gate of heaven!” 18Early in the morning Jacob took the stone he had placed near his head and set it up as a sacred stone. Then he poured 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, “Do not approach any closer! Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.”
• Exodus 15:11Who is like you, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like you? – majestic in holiness, fearful in praises, working wonders?
• Joshua 5:15The commander of the Lord’s army answered Joshua, “Remove your sandals from your feet, because the place where you stand is holy.” Joshua did so.
• 1 Samuel 3:4The Lord called to Samuel, and he replied, “Here I am!”
• Job 9:11If he passes by me, I cannot see him, if he goes by, I cannot perceive him.
• Job 33:14“For God speaks, the first time in one way, the second time in another, though a person does not perceive it.
• Psalms 68:35You are awe-inspiring, O God, as you emerge from your holy temple! It is the God of Israel who gives the people power and strength. God deserves praise!
• Isaiah 8:13You must recognize the authority of the Lord who commands armies. He is the one you must respect; he is the one you must fear.

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