KJV ORIGINAL
And Jacob said, O God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Isaac, the LORD which saidst unto me, Return unto thy country, and to thy kindred, and I will deal well with thee:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Jacob prayed, 'O God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Isaac, the LORD who told me, "Go back to your homeland and to your family, and I will bless you,"'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jacob is praying to God, reminding Him of His promise to bless Jacob if he returned to his homeland and family.
📚 Historical Context
Jacob is about to face his brother Esau after fleeing twenty years earlier for deceiving their father and stealing Esau's blessing. God had previously appeared to Jacob and commanded him to return home, promising divine protection and blessing. This prayer occurs as Jacob camps by the Jabbok River, knowing that Esau is approaching with 400 men.
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