Genesis 28:16

16 When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware of it.”

Genesis 28:16 in Other Translations

KJV
16 And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not.
ESV
16 Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, "Surely the LORD is in this place, and I did not know it."
NLT
16 Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I wasn’t even aware of it!”
MSG
16 Jacob woke up from his sleep. He said, "God is in this place - truly. And I didn't even know it!"
CSB
16 When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he said, "Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it."

Genesis 28:16 In-Context

14 Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and to the east, to the north and to the south. All peoples on earth will be blessed through you and your offspring.
15 I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”
16 When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware of it.”
17 He was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven.”
18 Early the next morning Jacob took the stone he had placed under his head and set it up as a pillar and poured oil on top of it.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 1 Kings 3:15; Jeremiah 31:26
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