Genesis 28:16
“And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Jacob awaked out of his sleep,.... Which had been sweet unto him, and out of his dream, it being now over; and it…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 28:1-22
- Jacob’s Journey to Haran 3. קהל qâhāl, “congregation.” 9. מחלת māchălat, Machalath, “sickness, or a harp.” 19.…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The Lord is in this place; and I knew it not - That is, God has made this place his peculiar residence; it is a place in…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 28:16-22
God manifested himself and his favour to Jacob when he was asleep and purely passive; for the spirit, like the wind,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
in this place Jacob's words express astonishment that Jehovah should have manifested Himself (a) in a place remote from…
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