Parallel Verses
Amplified
and if [He grants that] I return to my father’s house in safety, then the Lord will be my God.
New American Standard Bible
and
King James Version
So that I come again to my father's house in peace; then shall the LORD be my God:
Holman Bible
and if I return safely to my father’s house,
International Standard Version
and returns me safely to my father's house, then the LORD will be my God,
A Conservative Version
so that I come again to my father's house in peace, and LORD will be my God,
American Standard Version
so that I come again to my father's house in peace, and Jehovah will be my God,
Bible in Basic English
So that I come again to my father's house in peace, then I will take the Lord to be my God,
Darby Translation
and I come again to my father's house in peace then shall Jehovah be my God.
Julia Smith Translation
And I turned back in peace to my father's house; and Jehovah was to me for God.
King James 2000
So that I come again to my father's house in peace; then shall the LORD be my God:
Lexham Expanded Bible
and [if] I return in peace to the house of my father, then Yahweh will become my God.
Modern King James verseion
and I come again to my father's house in peace, then shall Jehovah be my God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
so that I come again unto my father's house in safety: then shall the LORD be my God,
NET Bible
and I return safely to my father's home, then the Lord will become my God.
New Heart English Bible
so that I come again to my father's house in peace, and the LORD will be my God,
The Emphasized Bible
and I come back in prosperity unto the house of my father, Then will Yahweh prove to be my God, -
Webster
So that I come again to my father's house in peace; then shall the LORD be my God:
World English Bible
so that I come again to my father's house in peace, and Yahweh will be my God,
Youngs Literal Translation
when I have turned back in peace unto the house of my father, and Jehovah hath become my God,
Themes
Beth-el » A city » A city north of jerusalem » The place where jacob saw the vision of the ladder
Covenant » Of man with God » jacob
Decision » Instances of » jacob
jacob » God confirms the covenant of abraham to
jacob » Summary of his character » Became religious
jacob » His vision of the ladder
The Providence of God » Saints should » Pray to be guided by
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » jacob
Tithe » The amount to be tithed
Interlinear
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Bayith
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 28:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jacob's Dream
20
Then Jacob made a vow (promise), saying, “If God will be with me and will keep me on this journey that I take, and will give me food to eat and clothing to wear,
21 and if [He grants that] I return to my father’s house in safety, then the Lord will be my God.
22
This stone which I have set up as a pillar (monument, memorial) will be God’s house [a sacred place to me], and of everything that You give me I will give the tenth to You [as an offering to signify my gratitude and dependence on You].”
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 26:17
Today you have [openly] declared the Lord to be your God, and that you will walk [that is, live each and every day] in His ways and keep His statutes, His commandments, and His judgments (precepts), and listen to His voice.
Judges 11:31
then whatever comes out of the doors of my house to meet me when I return in peace from the Ammonites, it shall be the Lord’s, and I will offer it up as a burnt offering.”
2 Samuel 15:8
For your servant made a vow while I lived at Geshur in Aram (Syria), ‘If the Lord will in fact bring me back to Jerusalem, then I will serve the Lord [by offering a sacrifice of thanksgiving].’”
Exodus 15:2
“The Lord is my strength and my song,
And He has become my salvation;
This is my God, and I will praise Him;
My father’s God, and I will exalt Him.
2 Samuel 19:24
Then Mephibosheth the [grand]son of Saul came down to meet the king, but he had not cared for his feet, nor trimmed his mustache, nor washed his clothes from the day the king left until the day he returned in peace and safety.
2 Samuel 19:30
Mephibosheth said to the king, “Let him even take it all, since my lord the king has returned to his own house in safety and peace.”
2 Kings 5:17
Naaman said, “If not, then please, let your servant be given a load of