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then shall the LORD be my God:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/28.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />so that I come back to my father’s house in peace, then the LORD shall be my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and I return to my father’s house in safety, then the LORD will be my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/28.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and I return to my father&#8217s house in safety, then the LORD will be my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and I return to my father’s house in safety, then the LORD will be my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and I return to my father’s house in peace, then Yahweh will be my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and if [He grants that] I return to my father’s house in safety, then the LORD will be my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and if I return safely to my father’s family, then the LORD will be my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and if I return safely to my father&#8217s house, then the LORD will be my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/28.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />so that I come again to my father's house in peace, and Jehovah will be my God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and bring me safely home again, you will be my God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/28.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />so that I come again to my father's house in peace, then shall the LORD be my God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />and if I return safely to my father's home, then the LORD will be my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/28.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />and if I return safely to my father's home, then you will be my God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/28.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and returns me safely to my father's house, then the LORD will be my God, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that I may return safely to my father?s house, then the LORD will be my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/28.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and I return safely to my father's home, then the LORD will become my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />so that I come again to my father's house in peace, then he will be my God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So that I come again to my father's house in peace; then shall the LORD be my God:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/28.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />so that I come again to my father’s house in peace, and Yahweh will be my God, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />when I have turned back in peace to the house of my father, and YHWH has become my God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> when I have turned back in peace unto the house of my father, and Jehovah hath become my God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And I turned back in peace to my father's house; and Jehovah was to me for God.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And I shall return prosperously to my father's house: the Lord shall be my God: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />and if I will return prosperously to my father’s house, then the Lord will be my God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/28.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />and I come back safely to my father’s house, the LORD will be my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />so that I come again to my father’s house in peace, then the LORD shall be my God,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So that I may return to my father's house in peace, then the LORD shall be my God;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And I shall return in peace to the house of my father, LORD JEHOVAH shall be God to me,<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />so that I come back to my father's house in peace, then shall the LORD be my God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and bring me back in safety to the house of my father, then shall the Lord be for a God to me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/28-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=6904" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/28.htm">The Stone of Bethel</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and watch over me on this journey, and if He will provide me with food to eat and clothes to wear, <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: wə·šaḇ·tî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-1cs) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">so that I may return</a> <a href="/hebrew/7965.htm" title="7965: ḇə·šā·lō·wm (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Or shalom; from shalam; safe, i.e. well, happy, friendly; also welfare, i.e. Health, prosperity, peace.">safely</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">my father’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: bêṯ (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">house,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">then the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: wə·hā·yāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">will be</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">my</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: lê·lō·hîm (Prep-l:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/31-3.htm">Genesis 31:3</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Jacob, “Go back to the land of your fathers and to your kindred, and I will be with you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/32-9.htm">Genesis 32:9-12</a></span><br />Then Jacob declared, “O God of my father Abraham, God of my father Isaac, the LORD who told me, ‘Go back to your country and to your kindred, and I will make you prosper,’ / I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, but now I have become two camps. / Please deliver me from the hand of my brother Esau, for I am afraid that he may come and attack me and the mothers and children with me. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-3.htm">Genesis 35:3</a></span><br />Then let us arise and go to Bethel. I will build an altar there to God, who answered me in my day of distress. He has been with me wherever I have gone.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/48-15.htm">Genesis 48:15-16</a></span><br />Then he blessed Joseph and said: “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, / the angel who has redeemed me from all harm—may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/3-12.htm">Exodus 3:12</a></span><br />“I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21-22</a></span><br />And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night. / Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place before the people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/26-17.htm">Deuteronomy 26:17-19</a></span><br />Today you have proclaimed that the LORD is your God and that you will walk in His ways, keep His statutes and commandments and ordinances, and listen to His voice. / And today the LORD has proclaimed that you are His people and treasured possession as He promised, that you are to keep all His commandments, / that He will set you high in praise and name and honor above all the nations He has made, and that you will be a holy people to the LORD your God, as He has promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/24-17.htm">Joshua 24:17</a></span><br />For the LORD our God brought us and our fathers out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery, and performed these great signs before our eyes. He also protected us throughout our journey and among all the nations through which we traveled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/1-11.htm">1 Samuel 1:11</a></span><br />And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-8.htm">2 Samuel 15:8</a></span><br />For your servant made a vow while dwelling in Geshur of Aram, saying: ‘If indeed the LORD brings me back to Jerusalem, I will worship the LORD in Hebron.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/23-1.htm">Psalm 23:1-6</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. / He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/121-7.htm">Psalm 121:7-8</a></span><br />The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. / The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1-2</a></span><br />But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-33.htm">Jeremiah 31:33</a></span><br />“But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So that I come again to my father's house in peace; then shall the LORD be my God:</p><p class="hdg">I come.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/11-31.htm">Judges 11:31</a></b></br> Then it shall be, that whatsoever cometh forth of the doors of my house to meet me, when I return in peace from the children of Ammon, shall surely be the LORD'S, and I will offer it up for a burnt offering.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/19-24.htm">2 Samuel 19:24,30</a></b></br> And Mephibosheth the son of Saul came down to meet the king, and had neither dressed his feet, nor trimmed his beard, nor washed his clothes, from the day the king departed until the day he came <i>again</i> in peace… </p><p class="hdg">then.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/15-2.htm">Exodus 15:2</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he <i>is</i> my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/26-17.htm">Deuteronomy 26:17</a></b></br> Thou hast avouched the LORD this day to be thy God, and to walk in his ways, and to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and to hearken unto his voice:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/15-8.htm">2 Samuel 15:8</a></b></br> For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/27-41.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/genesis/28-19.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/26-31.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/genesis/19-29.htm">Safely</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-7.htm">Safety</a> <a href="/genesis/27-44.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/29-9.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/genesis/28-22.htm">House</a> <a href="/genesis/29-6.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/genesis/32-8.htm">Safely</a> <a href="/genesis/43-9.htm">Safety</a> <a href="/genesis/29-3.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 28</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/28-1.htm">Isaac blesses Jacob, and sends him to Padan-aram.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/28-6.htm">Esau marries Mahalath the daughter of Ishmael.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/28-10.htm">Jacob journeys, and has a vision of a ladder.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/28-18.htm">The stone of Bethel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/28-20.htm">Jacob's vow.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/28.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/28.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>so that I may return safely to my father’s house</b><br>This phrase reflects Jacob's desire for protection and a safe return to his familial roots. In the broader biblical context, Jacob is fleeing from his brother Esau after deceiving him out of his birthright and blessing (Genesis 27). The "father's house" refers to the household of Isaac, which is significant as it is part of the Abrahamic lineage. The concept of returning safely is a recurring theme in the Bible, often associated with God's providence and protection, as seen in the Israelites' exodus from Egypt and their eventual return to the Promised Land. Geographically, Jacob is traveling from Beersheba to Haran, a journey fraught with potential dangers, emphasizing his need for divine protection. This journey also foreshadows the Israelites' later wanderings and their reliance on God's guidance.<p><b>then the LORD will be my God</b><br>This statement signifies a conditional vow from Jacob, indicating a personal commitment to Yahweh contingent upon his safe return. It marks a pivotal moment in Jacob's spiritual journey, transitioning from the God of his fathers to his own personal God. This vow is significant in the context of covenant theology, where personal commitment and relationship with God are central themes. The use of "LORD" in all capitals signifies the covenant name of God, Yahweh, highlighting the personal and relational aspect of this commitment. This phrase also connects to the broader biblical narrative of God establishing personal relationships with individuals, as seen with Abraham, Isaac, and later with Moses. Jacob's vow can be seen as a type of Christ, who perfectly fulfills the covenant relationship with God on behalf of humanity, ensuring a safe return to the "Father's house" for all believers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jacob is on a journey to Haran to find a wife from his mother's family. He is fleeing from his brother Esau, whom he has deceived.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethel.htm">Bethel</a></b><br>The place where Jacob has a dream of a ladder reaching to heaven, and where he makes a vow to God. It becomes a significant spiritual landmark in Jacob's life.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/laban.htm">Laban</a></b><br>Jacob's uncle, who lives in Haran. Jacob is traveling to Laban's house to find a wife, as instructed by his parents.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/esau.htm">Esau</a></b><br>Jacob's brother, from whom Jacob is fleeing after deceiving him out of his birthright and blessing.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The God of Abraham and Isaac, who appears to Jacob in a dream and promises him protection and blessings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_god.htm">Commitment to God</a></b><br>Jacob's vow signifies a personal commitment to God. Believers are encouraged to make personal commitments to follow and serve God wholeheartedly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_promises.htm">Trust in God's Promises</a></b><br>Jacob's journey and vow reflect a trust in God's promises. Christians are called to trust in God's promises, even when circumstances are uncertain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Despite Jacob's imperfections, God remains faithful to His promises. This teaches that God's faithfulness is not dependent on human perfection.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_milestones.htm">Spiritual Milestones</a></b><br>Bethel becomes a spiritual milestone for Jacob. Believers should recognize and remember significant spiritual experiences that shape their faith journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/returning_to_god.htm">Returning to God</a></b><br>Jacob's return to Bethel symbolizes returning to God and fulfilling vows. Christians are encouraged to return to God and renew their commitments when they stray.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 28</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_tithes,_offerings.htm">What does the Bible say about tithes and offerings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_ignosticism_say_about_god.htm">What is a votive offering?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_jacob_bargain_with_god.htm">Why does Jacob appear to 'bargain' with God, seemingly contradicting other passages that discourage testing God (Genesis 28:20-22)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_holy_trinity.htm">What is the concept of the Holy Trinity?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/28-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">so that I may return</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשַׁבְתִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šaḇ·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">safely</span><br /><span class="heb">בְשָׁל֖וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·šā·lō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7965.htm">Strong's 7965: </a> </span><span class="str2">Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my father’s</span><br /><span class="heb">אָבִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḇî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">house,</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֣ית</span> <span class="translit">(bêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">then the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָיָ֧ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·yāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(lî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">God.</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵאלֹהִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(lê·lō·hîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> </span><span class="str2">gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/28-21.htm">Genesis 28:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/28-21.htm">Genesis 28:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/28-21.htm">Genesis 28:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/28-21.htm">Genesis 28:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/28-21.htm">Genesis 28:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/28-21.htm">Genesis 28:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/28-21.htm">Genesis 28:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/28-21.htm">Genesis 28:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/28-21.htm">Genesis 28:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/28-21.htm">Genesis 28:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/28-21.htm">OT Law: Genesis 28:21 So that I come again to my (Gen. 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