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Genesis 28

Genesis 28:15

Jacob’s Ladder · Genesis 28:10–17
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Translations

Modern
Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”
Traditional
And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.
Literal
And behold, I am with you and will keep you in every place that you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until that I have done what I have spoken to you.”
Latin
Et ero custos tuus quocumque perrexeris, et reducam te in terram hanc: nec dimittam nisi complevero universa quæ dixi.

Original

Hebrew
English
Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”

Notes

Genesis 28:15

I am with you: The promise of God’s presence meant that God would protect and provide for Jacob in a special way. God’s promise to be with his people is repeated throughout Scripture (see also 26:24). It encourages those who have faith to respond with worship and confidence (28:16–22).

Genesis 28:12–15

The vision showed that God and his angels were with Jacob on his journey. God reminded Jacob of the promises made to Abraham and Isaac. He promised Jacob land, descendants as numerous as dust (compare 13:16; 22:17), and blessings for all people through him (compare 12:2–3; 15:5, 18; 17:3–8; 22:15–18; 35:11–12). God also promised to be with Jacob and protect him until he returned.

Genesis 28:10–22

Even though Jacob used deceptive methods to get the blessing, God promised to protect and provide for him. The God of Abraham and Isaac was also the God of Jacob. This revelation greatly changed Jacob's perspective and brought faith into clearer focus.

Theme notes and profiles

Arameans Jacob Symbolic Numbers

Glossary

Bethel (Place), Bethelite Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of History of Israel Host, Host of Heaven Jacob Jacob’s Ladder Jeroboam Land Nathanael Patriarchs, Period of the Sleep

Topics

Behold I Am with You Beth-El: A City North of Jerusalem: The Place where Jacob Saw the Vision of the Ladder Communion: Isaac, in Dreams Covenant: Jacob Gates: (Of Heaven) Access to God God: Faithfulness of God: Preserver Holy Land: Promised to Jacob Homecoming Jacob: God Confirms the Covenant of Abraham To Jacob: His Vision of the Ladder Jacob: Prophecies Concerning Himself and his Descendants Moving Away Protection is Granted to Saints in all Places Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Jacob The Jews: Promises Respecting Made to Jacob