Genesis 28:16

And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 28:16

BSB

When Jacob woke up, he thought, "Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was unaware of it."

AKJV

And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not.

CPDV

And when Jacob had awakened from sleep, he said, "Truly, the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it."

ERV

And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not.

NHEB

Then Jacob woke up from his sleep, and said, "Surely the LORD is in this place, and I did not know it."

SMT

And Jacob will awake from his sleep, and he will say, surely there is Jehovah in this place and I knew not.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 28:16

AndJacobH3290Proper Name Masculine awakedH3364VerboutofhissleepH8142Noun FeminineandhesaidH559Verb SurelyH403AdverbtheLORDH3068Proper Name isH3426inthisplaceH4725Noun MasculineandIknewH3045Verbitnot

Commentary for Genesis 28:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 28:16

Summary

Jacob awakens recognizing divine presence

Event

Jacob awakens from dream

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC