KJV ORIGINAL
And God appeared unto Jacob again, when he came out of Padanaram, and blessed him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
God appeared to Jacob again after he returned from Paddan-aram, and God blessed him.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is showing up in Jacob's life again to bless him as he returns home from his long journey.
📚 Historical Context
Jacob was returning home after spending about 20 years in Paddan-aram (northern Mesopotamia) working for his uncle Laban, where he married and had children. This divine encounter occurs after Jacob's wrestling match with God at Peniel and his reconciliation with his brother Esau. God had previously appeared to Jacob at Bethel when he was fleeing from Esau years earlier.
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