KJV ORIGINAL
And God went up from him in the place where he talked with him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And God departed from him at the place where he had spoken with him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes God ending His personal conversation with Jacob and departing from that sacred meeting place.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after God had appeared to Jacob at Bethel, confirming His covenant promises and officially changing Jacob's name to Israel. In ancient times, divine encounters often took place at specific locations that became sacred sites. Jacob had previously encountered God at this same location decades earlier when he was fleeing from his brother Esau.
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