Genesis 28:16

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“When Jacob woke up, he thought, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was unaware of it.””

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BSBPD

“When Jacob woke up, he thought, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was unaware of it.””

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely Jehovah is in this place; and I knew it not.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And Jacob awaketh out of his sleep, and saith, `Surely Jehovah is in this place, and I knew not;'”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Genesis 28:16 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Exodus 3:5“Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.”
  2. Exodus 15:11Who among the gods is like You, O LORD? Who is like You—majestic in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders?
  3. Numbers 12:6He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream.
  4. Joshua 5:15The Commander of the LORD’s army replied, “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so.
  5. 1 Samuel 3:4Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.”
  6. Job 9:11Were He to pass by me, I would not see Him; were He to move, I would not recognize Him.
  7. Job 33:14For God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices.
  8. Psalms 68:35O God, You are awesome in Your sanctuary; the God of Israel Himself gives strength and power to His people. Blessed be God!
  9. Isaiah 8:13The LORD of Hosts is the One you shall regard as holy. Only He should be feared; only He should be dreaded.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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