Genesis 28:22
New International Version
and this stone that I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that you give me I will give you a tenth.”

New Living Translation
And this memorial pillar I have set up will become a place for worshiping God, and I will present to God a tenth of everything he gives me.”

English Standard Version
and this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God’s house. And of all that you give me I will give a full tenth to you.”

Berean Standard Bible
And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.”

King James Bible
And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.

New King James Version
And this stone which I have set as a pillar shall be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give a tenth to You.”

New American Standard Bible
And this stone, which I have set up as a memorial stone, will be God’s house, and of everything that You give me I will assuredly give a tenth to You.”

NASB 1995
“This stone, which I have set up as a pillar, will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give a tenth to You.”

NASB 1977
“And this stone, which I have set up as a pillar, will be God’s house; and of all that Thou dost give me I will surely give a tenth to Thee.”

Legacy Standard Bible
Now this stone, which I have set up as a pillar, will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give a tenth to You.”

Amplified Bible
This stone which I have set up as a pillar (monument, memorial) will be God’s house [a sacred place to me], and of everything that You give me I will give the tenth to You [as an offering to signify my gratitude and dependence on You].”

Christian Standard Bible
This stone that I have set up as a marker will be God’s house, and I will give to you a tenth of all that you give me.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This stone that I have set up as a marker will be God’s house, and I will give to You a tenth of all that You give me.”

American Standard Version
then this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God's house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.

Contemporary English Version
This rock will be your house, and I will give back to you a tenth of everything you give me."

English Revised Version
and this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God's house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
This stone that I have set up as a marker will be the house of God, and I will surely give you a tenth of everything you give me."

Good News Translation
This memorial stone which I have set up will be the place where you are worshiped, and I will give you a tenth of everything you give me."

International Standard Version
this stone that I've erected in the form of a pillar will be God's house, and I'll give you a tenth of everything that you give to me."

Majority Standard Bible
And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God?s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.?

NET Bible
Then this stone that I have set up as a sacred stone will be the house of God, and I will surely give you back a tenth of everything you give me."

New Heart English Bible
then this stone, which I have set up as a standing-stone, will be God's house. Of all that you will give me I will surely give the tenth to you."

Webster's Bible Translation
And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's house: and of all that thou shalt give me, I will surely give the tenth to thee.

World English Bible
then this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, will be God’s house. Of all that you will give me I will surely give a tenth to you.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
then this stone which I have made a standing pillar is a house of God, and all that You give to me—tithing I tithe to You.”

Young's Literal Translation
then this stone which I have made a standing pillar is a house of God, and all that Thou dost give to me -- tithing I tithe to Thee.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And this stone which I set a pillar shall be the house of God, and all which thou shalt give to me, the tenth I will tithe it to thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And this stone, which I have set up for a title, shall called the house of God: and of all things that thou shalt give to me, I will offer tithes to thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and this stone, which I have set up as a monument, will be called ‘the House of God.’ And from all the things that you will give to me, I will offer tithes to you.”

New American Bible
This stone that I have set up as a sacred pillar will be the house of God. Of everything you give me, I will return a tenth part to you without fail.”

New Revised Standard Version
and this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God’s house; and of all that you give me I will surely give one-tenth to you.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And this stone which I have set up for a pillar shall be God's house and of all that thou shalt give me I will give the tenth to thee.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And this stone that I have made a monument will be the house of God, and a tenth of all that you give to me I shall give as a tithe to you.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
and this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be God's house; and of all that Thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto Thee.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, shall be to me a house of God; and of all whatsoever thou shalt give me, I will tithe a tenth for thee.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Stone of Bethel
21so that I may return safely to my father’s house, then the LORD will be my God. 22And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.”

Cross References
Malachi 3:10
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.

Leviticus 27:30
Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the LORD; it is holy to the LORD.

Deuteronomy 14:22-23
You must be sure to set aside a tenth of all the produce brought forth each year from your fields. / And you are to eat a tenth of your grain, new wine, and oil, and the firstborn of your herds and flocks, in the presence of the LORD your God at the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name, so that you may learn to fear the LORD your God always.

Numbers 18:21
Behold, I have given to the Levites all the tithes in Israel as an inheritance in return for the work they do, the service of the Tent of Meeting.

2 Chronicles 31:5-6
As soon as the order went out, the Israelites generously provided the firstfruits of the grain, new wine, oil, and honey, and of all the produce of the field, and they brought in an abundance—a tithe of everything. / And the Israelites and Judahites who lived in the cities of Judah also brought a tithe of their herds and flocks and a tithe of the holy things consecrated to the LORD their God, and they laid them in large heaps.

Nehemiah 10:37-38
Moreover, we will bring to the priests at the storerooms of the house of our God the firstfruits of our dough, of our grain offerings, of the fruit of all our trees, and of our new wine and oil. A tenth of our produce belongs to the Levites, so that they shall receive tithes in all the towns where we labor. / A priest of Aaron’s line is to accompany the Levites when they collect the tenth, and the Levites are to bring a tenth of these tithes to the storerooms of the treasury in the house of our God.

Proverbs 3:9-10
Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.

Hebrews 7:1-2
This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, / and Abraham apportioned to him a tenth of everything. First, his name means “king of righteousness.” Then also, “king of Salem” means “king of peace.”

Matthew 23:23
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You pay tithes of mint, dill, and cumin. But you have disregarded the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.

Luke 11:42
Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former.

1 Corinthians 16:2
On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.

2 Corinthians 9:7
Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

Acts 7:48-50
However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? / Has not My hand made all these things?’

Exodus 23:19
Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the LORD your God. You must not cook a young goat in its mother’s milk.

Deuteronomy 26:1-2
When you enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, and you take possession of it and settle in it, / you are to take some of the firstfruits of all your produce from the soil of the land that the LORD your God is giving you and put them in a basket. Then go to the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for His Name,


Treasury of Scripture

And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's house: and of all that you shall give me I will surely give the tenth to you.

God's.

Genesis 28:17
And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.

Genesis 12:8
And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the LORD, and called upon the name of the LORD.

Genesis 21:33
And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God.

I will.

Genesis 14:20
And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.

Leviticus 27:30-33
And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the LORD'S: it is holy unto the LORD…

Deuteronomy 14:22,23
Thou shalt truly tithe all the increase of thy seed, that the field bringeth forth year by year…

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Genesis 28
1. Isaac blesses Jacob, and sends him to Padan-aram.
6. Esau marries Mahalath the daughter of Ishmael.
10. Jacob journeys, and has a vision of a ladder.
18. The stone of Bethel.
20. Jacob's vow.














And this stone I have set up as a pillar
Jacob's act of setting up a stone as a pillar is significant in the ancient Near Eastern context, where stones often served as memorials or markers of divine encounters. This stone marks the place where Jacob had a dream of a ladder reaching to heaven, symbolizing a connection between God and man. The stone serves as a physical reminder of God's promise to Jacob, echoing the practice of erecting altars or memorials seen in other parts of the Old Testament, such as with Abraham and Moses.

will be God’s house
Jacob's declaration that the stone will be God's house foreshadows the later establishment of the temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship for the Israelites. This site, Bethel, becomes an important location in Israel's history, often associated with worship and divine revelation. The concept of a "house of God" evolves throughout scripture, ultimately finding fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who refers to His body as the temple, and in the New Testament understanding of believers as the temple of the Holy Spirit.

and of all that You give me
Jacob acknowledges that all his possessions and blessings come from God. This reflects a biblical principle of stewardship, recognizing God as the source of all provision. It aligns with the teachings found in Deuteronomy and the Psalms, where God's provision and ownership of the earth are emphasized. This acknowledgment sets a foundation for the practice of tithing and giving back to God.

I will surely give You a tenth.
The promise to give a tenth, or tithe, is an early example of this practice, which becomes a formal requirement in the Mosaic Law. Tithing is a way of honoring God with one's resources, demonstrating trust in His provision. This practice is seen throughout the Old Testament and is affirmed in the New Testament as a principle of generosity and support for the work of the ministry. Jacob's vow reflects a heart of gratitude and commitment to God, setting a precedent for future generations.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jacob
The grandson of Abraham, son of Isaac and Rebekah. He is the central figure in this passage, having a significant spiritual encounter with God.

2. Bethel
The place where Jacob had his dream of the ladder reaching to heaven. It means "House of God" in Hebrew and becomes a significant location for worship and remembrance.

3. The Stone
Jacob sets up a stone as a pillar, symbolizing his commitment and the place of his encounter with God. It serves as a physical reminder of God's promise and Jacob's vow.

4. The Tenth (Tithe)
Jacob vows to give a tenth of all he receives back to God, indicating a practice of tithing that reflects gratitude and acknowledgment of God's provision.

5. God's Promise
The event is part of a larger account where God reaffirms His covenant with Jacob, promising him land, descendants, and blessings.
Teaching Points
Commitment to God
Jacob's vow to give a tenth is a model of commitment and dedication to God. It challenges us to consider how we prioritize God in our own lives.

Remembrance and Worship
The stone pillar at Bethel serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness. We are encouraged to establish our own "pillars" of remembrance in our spiritual journey.

Faith in God's Promises
Jacob's response to God's promise shows faith. We are called to trust in God's promises, even when the fulfillment is not immediately visible.

Generosity and Stewardship
The practice of tithing reflects a heart of gratitude and stewardship. It invites us to consider how we manage the resources God has entrusted to us.

Encountering God
Jacob's experience at Bethel reminds us that God often meets us in unexpected places and times. We should remain open to divine encounters in our daily lives.Verse 22. - And (or then, the apodosis now commencing) this stone which I have set for a pillar (vide on ver. 18) shall be God's house - Bethel, meaning that he would afterwards erect there an altar for the celebration of Divine worship - a resolution which was subsequently carried out (vide Genesis 35:1, 15). "The pillar or cairn or cromlech of Bethel must have been looked upon by the Israelites, and may be still looked upon in thought by us, as the precursor of every "house of God" that has since arisen in the Jewish and Christian world - the temple, the cathedral, the church, the chapel; nay, more, of those secret places of worship that are marked by no natural beauty and seen by no human eye - the closet, the catacomb, the thoroughfare of the true worshipper (Stanley's 'Jewish Church,' lect. 3. p. 60). And of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee. Literally, giving I will give the tenth (cf. Genesis 14:20). The case of Jacob affords another proof that the practice of voluntary tithing was known and observed antecedent to the tune of Moses



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And this
הַזֹּ֗את (haz·zōṯ)
Article | Pronoun - feminine singular
Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that,

stone
וְהָאֶ֣בֶן (wə·hā·’e·ḇen)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 68: A stone

I have set up
שַׂ֙מְתִּי֙ (śam·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set

as a pillar
מַצֵּבָ֔ה (maṣ·ṣê·ḇāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4676: Something stationed, a column, an idol

will be
יִהְיֶ֖ה (yih·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

God’s
אֱלֹהִ֑ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

house,
בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

and of all
וְכֹל֙ (wə·ḵōl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

that
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

You give
תִּתֶּן־ (tit·ten-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

me,
לִ֔י (lî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

I will surely
עַשֵּׂ֖ר (‘aś·śêr)
Verb - Piel - Infinitive absolute
Strong's 6237: To tithe, to take, give a, tenth

give You a tenth.”
אֲעַשְּׂרֶ֥נּוּ (’ă·‘aś·śə·ren·nū)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6237: To tithe, to take, give a, tenth


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