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.” Berean Literal Bible And this stone that I have set up as a pillar shall be a house of God, and all that You give to me, I will surely tithe it to You.” 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].” Berean Annotated 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. 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." 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd 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.” 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 Versionthen 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.” Berean Literal Bible And this stone that I have set up as a pillar shall be a house of God, and all that You give to me, I will surely tithe it 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 BibleAnd 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 BibleAnd 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 1917and 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 (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) 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 And this stone I have set up as a pillar Genesis 35:14 So Jacob set up a pillar in the place where God had spoken with him—a stone marker—and he poured out a drink offering on it and anointed it with oil. Genesis 31:45 So Jacob picked out a stone and set it up as a pillar, 1 Samuel 7:12 Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.” will be God’s house, Genesis 35:15 Jacob called the place where God had spoken with him Bethel. Psalm 122:1 A song of ascents. Of David. I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.” Psalm 84:1 For the choirmaster. According to Gittith. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. How lovely is Your dwelling place, O LORD of Hosts! and of all that You give me 1 Chronicles 29:14 But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You. Deuteronomy 8:18 But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day. James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. I will surely give You a tenth.” 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. 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. Deuteronomy 14:22 You must be sure to set aside a tenth of all the produce brought forth each year from your fields. 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. 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. 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… Jump to Previous Fail Givest God's House Part Pillar Standing Stone Surely Tenth Tithe Tithing WiltJump to Next Fail Givest God's House Part Pillar Standing Stone Surely Tenth Tithe Tithing WiltGenesis 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 established the stone as a lasting memorial of the Lord’s appearance and promise at Bethel. It marked the place where God revealed Himself to Jacob and confirmed the covenant previously given to Abraham and Isaac. Gen 35:14 So Jacob set up a pillar in the place where God had spoken… will be God’s house, Bethel, meaning “house of God,” would remain associated with worship and divine revelation in Israel’s history. Jacob did not build a temple there, but he recognized the site as consecrated by God’s presence. Gen 35:15 Jacob called the place where God had spoken with him Bethel. and of all that You give me Jacob acknowledged that his future possessions, protection, and success would come from the Lord rather than his own strength. 1Ch 29:14 But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able…… I will surely give You a tenth.” Jacob vowed to return a tenth of all God provided. His promise expressed gratitude, dependence on God, and a commitment to honor the Lord with the increase he received. Lev 27:30 Thus any tithe from the land, whether from the seed… Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobThe 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 GodJacob'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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 28:22?2. How does Genesis 28:22 inspire commitment to God in our daily lives? 3. What does "this stone...will be God's house" symbolize in our faith journey? 4. How can we apply Jacob's vow to our financial stewardship today? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Genesis 28:22 and tithing principles in the Bible? 6. How does Jacob's promise in Genesis 28:22 reflect trust in God's provision? 7. What does Genesis 28:22 reveal about Jacob's understanding of tithing? 8. How does Genesis 28:22 reflect the concept of a personal covenant with God? 9. Why does Jacob choose a stone as a pillar in Genesis 28:22? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 28? 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
Jacob’s vow at Bethel transforms a simple stone into a lasting testimony of God’s presence, provision, and ownership. By setting up the pillar, declaring the site God’s house, and pledging a tenth of all he will receive, Jacob links worship, remembrance, and stewardship. His response teaches that when God reveals Himself, the faithful heart marks the moment, trusts for every future need, and commits tangible resources back to Him. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And thisהַזֹּ֗את (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 Additonal Resources Genesis 28:22 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 28:22 Bible Gateway Genesis 28:22 Bible.com Genesis 28:22 NIV |
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