Genesis 28:17

And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.

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Other Translations for Genesis 28:17

BSB
And 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!"
AKJV
And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.
CPDV
And being terrified, he said: "How terrible this place is! This is nothing other than the house of God and the gateway of heaven."
ERV
And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.
NHEB
He was afraid, and said, "How awesome is this place. This is none other than God's house, and this is the gate of heaven."
SMT
And he will be afraid, and will Say, How terrible this place is not this but the house of God, and this the gate of the heavens?

Commentary for Genesis 28:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 28:17
Summary
Jacob realizes he witnessed sacred holy place
Event
Jacob recognizes sacred location
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative