Genesis 28:13 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I am the LORD God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And look, the LORD stood above it and said, 'I am the LORD God of Abraham your father, and the God of Isaac. The land where you are lying—I will give it to you and to your descendants.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising Jacob that He will give him and his future family the land where Jacob is currently sleeping.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Jacob's famous dream of a ladder reaching to heaven while he slept at Bethel during his journey to find a wife. Jacob was fleeing from his brother Esau after deceiving him out of his birthright and blessing. God appears to Jacob to confirm the covenant promises originally made to Abraham and Isaac.

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