KJV ORIGINAL
And God spake unto Israel in the visions of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here am I.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And God spoke to Israel in visions during the night, saying, 'Jacob, Jacob.' And Jacob answered, 'Here I am.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God calls out to Jacob in a nighttime vision, and Jacob responds with readiness to listen.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs as Jacob (also called Israel) is preparing to take his family to Egypt during a severe famine to reunite with his son Joseph, who had become a powerful leader there. Jacob was likely uncertain and anxious about leaving the Promised Land that God had given to his grandfather Abraham. God speaks to reassure Jacob about this major life decision and journey.
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