Genesis 28:17

Translations

Modern

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!”

Traditional

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.

Literal

And he feared and he said, “How awesome this place is! This is none other than the house of God! And this is the gate of the heavens!”

Latin

Pavensque, Quam terribilis est, inquit, locus iste! non est hic aliud nisi domus Dei, et porta cæli.

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Hebrew

English

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!”

Notes

Genesis 28:16–22

The second part of the passage describes Jacob's response to God's revelation. He felt reverence and awe in God's presence. His acts of devotion became models for Israel's worship.

When God graciously visits his people and promises to be with them and make them a blessing to the world, his people respond in faith with reverence, worship, offerings, and vows. They preserve their faith in memory for future worshipers.

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

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Glossary

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

Topics

Beth-El: A City North of Jerusalem: The Place where Jacob Saw the Vision of the Ladder Church: House of God Fear of God: Jacob, in the Vision of the Ladder, and the Covenant of God Gates of Salvation Gates: (Of Heaven) Access to God Jacob: God Confirms the Covenant of Abraham To Jacob: His Vision of the Ladder Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Jacob

Genesis 28:17

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