Genesis 28:16 web — Jacob awakened out of his sleep, and he said, "Surely Yahweh is in this place, and I didn't know it."

World English Bible

"Jacob awakened out of his sleep, and he said, "Surely Yahweh is in this place, and I didn't know it.""

— Genesis 28:16, World English Bible

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Genesis 28 — Context

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Behold, Yahweh stood above it, and said, "I am Yahweh, the God of Abraham your father, and the God of Isaac. The land whereon you lie, to you will I give it, and to your seed.

14

Your seed will be as the dust of the earth, and you will spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south. In you and in your seed will all the families of the earth be blessed.

15

Behold, I am with you, and will keep you, wherever you go, and will bring you again into this land. For I will not leave you, until I have done that which I have spoken of to you."

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Jacob awakened out of his sleep, and he said, "Surely Yahweh is in this place, and I didn't know it."

17

He was afraid, and said, "How dreadful is this place! This is none other than God's house, and this is the gate of heaven."

18

Jacob rose up early in the morning, and took the stone that he had put under his head, and set it up for a pillar, and poured oil on its top.

19

He called the name of that place Bethel, but the name of the city was Luz at the first.

Genesis 28:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 28:16 say?
Genesis 28:16 in the World English Bible reads: “Jacob awakened out of his sleep, and he said, "Surely Yahweh is in this place, and I didn't 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 (WEB): “Jacob awakened out of his sleep, and he said, "Surely Yahweh is in this place, and I didn't 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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