Genesis 28:16 cpdv — And when Jacob had awakened from sleep, he said, “Truly, the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

— Genesis 28:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 28 — Context

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and the Lord, leaning upon the ladder, saying to him: “I am the Lord, the God of Abraham your father, and the God of Isaac. The land, in which you sleep, I will give to you and to your offspring.

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And your offspring will be like the dust of the earth. You will spread abroad to the West, and to the East, and to the North, and to the Meridian. And in you and in your offspring, all the tribes of the earth shall be blessed.

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And I will be your guardian wherever you will journey, and I will bring you back into this land. Neither will I dismiss you, until I have accomplished all that I have said.”

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

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And being terrified, he said: “How terrible this place is! This is nothing other than the house of God and the gateway of heaven.”

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Therefore, Jacob, arising in the morning, took the stone which he had placed under his head, and he set it up as monument, pouring oil over it.

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And he called the name of the city, ‘Bethel,’ which before was called Luz.

Genesis 28:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 28:16 say?
Genesis 28:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when Jacob had awakened from sleep, he said, “Truly, the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.” ”
Where is Genesis 28:16 in the Bible?
Genesis 28:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 28, verse 16.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 28:16.
What translation should I read Genesis 28:16 in?
Genesis 28:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 28:16?
Genesis 28:16 reads (CPDV): “And when Jacob had awakened from sleep, he said, “Truly, the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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