Genesis 28:15-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 28:15

And, behold, I am with thee ,—spoken to Isaac (cf. Genesis 26:24 ); again to Jacob ( Genesis 31:3 ); afterwards to Christ's disciples ( Matthew 28:20 )— and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest ,—literally, in all thou goest— in all thy goings (cf. Genesis 48:16 ; Psalms 121:5 , Psalms 121:7 , Psalms 121:8 )— and will bring thee again into this land ;—equivalent to an intimation that his present journey to Padan-aram was not without the Divine sanction,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 28:15

God's providential care. "Behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest." Among things believed; but not sufficiently realized, is the truth of God's constant overruling care. We can trace cause and effect a little way, then lose the chain, and feel as if it went no further, as if events had no special cause. This a common evil in the life of Christians. Its root, walking by sight more than by faith. Jacob—what made him try craft? Did not trust God fully.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 28:16

And Jacob awaked out of his sleep (during which he had seen and talked with Jehovah), and he said, Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not . Jacob does not here learn the doctrine of the Divine omnipresence for the first time (Knobel), but now discovers that the covenant God of Abraham revealed himself at other than consecrated places (Rosenmüller, Keil, Lange, Murphy); or perhaps simply gives expression to his astonishment at finding that whereas he fancied himself alone, he... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 28:1-22

- Jacob’s Journey to Haran3. קהל qâhāl, “congregation.”9. מחלת māchălat, Machalath, “sickness, or a harp.”19. לוּז lûz, Luz, “almond.”The blessing of his sons was the last passage in the active life of Isaac, after which he retires from the scene. Jacob now becomes the leading figure in the sacred history. His spiritual character has yet come out to view. But even now we can discern the general distinction in the lives of the three patriarchs. Abraham’s is a life of authority and decision;... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 28:15

Genesis 28:15. Behold, I am with thee Wherever we are, we are safe, if we have God’s favourable presence with us. He knew not, but God foresaw, what hardships he would meet with in his uncle’s service, and therefore promiseth to preserve him in all places. God gives his people graces and comforts accommodated to the events that shall be, as well as to those that are. He was now going an exile into a place far distant, but God promiseth him to bring him again to this land. He... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 28:16

Genesis 28:16. Surely the Lord is in this place; I knew it not God’s manifestations of himself to his people carry their own evidence along with them. God can give undeniable demonstrations of his presence, such as give abundant satisfaction to the souls of the faithful, that God is with them of a truth; satisfaction not communicable to others, but convincing to themselves. We sometimes meet with God there, where we little thought of meeting with him. He is there where we did not think... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 28:10-22

28:10-36:43 JACOB ESTABLISHES THE FAMILYJacob’s marriages (28:10-29:30)Before Jacob left Canaan, God appeared to him in a dream. In spite of Jacob’s shameful behaviour, God repeated to him the covenant promises given earlier to Abraham and Isaac, promising also to bring him back safely to Canaan (10-15; cf. 12:1-3; 26:24). In return for God’s favour to him, Jacob promised to be loyal in his devotion and generous in his offerings. He named the place where he met God, Bethel (16-22).From Bethel... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 28:16

Surely. Figure of speech Ecphonesis. App-6 . this place. See on the word "above", Genesis 28:13 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 28:10-17

THE VISION OF THE LADDER"And Jacob went out from Beersheba, and went toward Haran. And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took one of the stones of the place, and put it under his head, and lay down in that place to sleep. And he dreamed; and, behold, a ladder set upon the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven; and, behold, the angels of God ascending and descending on it. And, behold, Jehovah stood above it, and said, I am Jehovah... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 28:16

Genesis 28:16. Surely the Lord is in this place, and I knew it not— Jacob knew very well that the Lord was in every place; nor can his words be fairly understood to contradict this fundamental knowledge. But though the Lord is in every place, yet, he was pleased, of old times, to vouchsafe his presence to manifest his glory, in some places peculiarly; to this Jacob refers: "This is a place consecrated to, and in which the Lord manifests himself; and I knew not that it was a place of such a... read more

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