Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob.’ I answered, ‘Here I am.’ New Living Translation Then in my dream, the angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob!’ And I replied, ‘Yes, here I am.’ English Standard Version Then the angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob,’ and I said, ‘Here I am!’ Berean Standard Bible In that dream the angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob!’ And I replied, ‘Here I am.’ King James Bible And the angel of God spake unto me in a dream, saying, Jacob: And I said, Here am I. New King James Version Then the Angel of God spoke to me in a dream, saying, ‘Jacob.’ And I said, ‘Here I am.’ New American Standard Bible Then the angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob’; and I said, ‘Here I am.’ NASB 1995 “Then the angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob,’ and I said, ‘Here I am.’ NASB 1977 “Then the angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob,’ and I said, ‘Here I am.’ Legacy Standard Bible Then the angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob,’ and I said, ‘Here I am.’ Amplified Bible And the Angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob.’ And I said, ‘Here I am.’ Christian Standard Bible In that dream the angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob! ’ and I said, ‘Here I am.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible In that dream the Angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob!’ and I said, ‘Here I am.’ American Standard Version And the angel of God said unto me in the dream, Jacob: and I said, Here am I. Contemporary English Version Then God's angel called me by name. I answered, English Revised Version And the angel of God said unto me in the dream, Jacob: and I said, Here am I. GOD'S WORD® Translation In the dream the Messenger of God called to me, 'Jacob!' And I answered, 'Yes, here I am.' Good News Translation The angel of God spoke to me in the dream and said, 'Jacob!' 'Yes,' I answered. International Standard Version "Later, the angel of God spoke to me in a dream, 'Jacob.' "'Here I am,' I replied Majority Standard Bible In that dream the angel of God said to me, ?Jacob!? And I replied, ?Here I am.? NET Bible In the dream the angel of God said to me, 'Jacob!' 'Here I am!' I replied. New Heart English Bible The angel of God said to me in the dream, 'Jacob,' and I said, 'Here I am.' Webster's Bible Translation And the angel of God spoke to me in a dream, saying, Jacob: And I said, Here am I. World English Bible The angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob,’ and I said, ‘Here I am.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the Messenger of God says to me in the dream, Jacob, and I say, Here I [am]. Young's Literal Translation and the messenger of God saith unto me in the dream, Jacob, and I say, Here am I. Smith's Literal Translation And the messenger of God will say to me in a dream, Jacob: and I shall say, Behold me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the angel of God said to me in my sleep: Jacob? And I answered: Here I am. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Angel of God said to me in my sleep, ‘Jacob.’ And I responded, ‘Here I am.’ New American Bible In the dream God’s angel said to me, ‘Jacob!’ and I replied, ‘Here I am!’ New Revised Standard Version Then the angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob,’ and I said, ‘Here I am!’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the angel of God said to me in a dream, Jacob; and I said, Here am I. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Angel of God said to me in a dream, ‘Yaquuv’, and I said, ‘Here I am.’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the angel of God said unto me in the dream: Jacob; and I said: Here am I. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the angel of God said to me in a dream, Jacob; and I said, What is it? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob Flees from Laban…10When the flocks were breeding, I saw in a dream that the streaked, spotted, and speckled males were mating with the females. 11In that dream the angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob!’ And I replied, ‘Here I am.’ 12‘Look up,’ he said, ‘and see that all the males that are mating with the flock are streaked, spotted, or speckled; for I have seen all that Laban has done to you.… Cross References Exodus 3:2 There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw the bush ablaze with fire, but it was not consumed. Judges 6:12 And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” Acts 7:30 After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai. Matthew 1:20 But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. Luke 1:11 Just then an angel of the Lord appeared to Zechariah, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. Daniel 10:5-6 I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist. / His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude. Zechariah 1:11-12 And the riders answered the angel of the LORD who was standing among the myrtle trees, “We have patrolled the earth, and behold, all the earth is at rest and tranquil.” / Then the angel of the LORD said, “How long, O LORD of Hosts, will You withhold mercy from Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, with which You have been angry these seventy years?” Revelation 22:8-9 And I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had shown me these things. / But he said to me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God!” Acts 12:7 Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. Luke 2:9 Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. Numbers 22:22-23 Then God’s anger was kindled because Balaam was going along, and the angel of the LORD stood in the road to oppose him. Balaam was riding his donkey, and his two servants were with him. / When the donkey saw the angel of the LORD standing in the road with a drawn sword in his hand, she turned off the path and went into a field. So Balaam beat her to return her to the path. 1 Kings 19:5 Then he lay down under the broom tree and fell asleep. Suddenly an angel touched him and said, “Get up and eat.” Matthew 28:2-3 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it. / His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. Acts 10:3 One day at about the ninth hour, he had a clear vision of an angel of God who came to him and said, “Cornelius!” Genesis 16:7 Now the angel of the LORD found Hagar by a spring of water in the desert—the spring along the road to Shur. Treasury of Scripture And the angel of God spoke to me in a dream, saying, Jacob: And I said, Here am I. the angel. Genesis 31:5,13 And said unto them, I see your father's countenance, that it is not toward me as before; but the God of my father hath been with me… Genesis 16:7-13 And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur… Genesis 18:1,17 And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; … Here am I. Genesis 22:1 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. Exodus 3:4 And when the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I. 1 Samuel 3:4,6,8,16 That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I… Jump to Previous Angel Dream Here Jacob MessengerJump to Next Angel Dream Here Jacob MessengerGenesis 31 1. Jacob, displeased with the envy of Laban and his sons, departs secretly.19. Rachel steals her father's household gods. 22. Laban pursues after him, and complains of the wrong. 34. Rachel's plan to hide the images. 36. Jacob's complaint of Laban. 43. The covenant of Laban and Jacob at Galeed. In that dream Dreams in the Bible often serve as a medium for divine communication. In the patriarchal period, God frequently used dreams to reveal His will and guidance, as seen with Joseph (Genesis 37:5-10) and Pharaoh (Genesis 41:1-7). This dream signifies a direct encounter with the divine, emphasizing the importance of the message Jacob is about to receive. the angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob!’ And I replied, ‘Here I am.’ Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobThe central figure in this passage, Jacob is the grandson of Abraham and the son of Isaac. He is in the midst of a complex relationship with his uncle Laban, from whom he is planning to depart. 2. Angel of God A divine messenger who appears to Jacob in a dream, providing guidance and reassurance. The angel's appearance signifies God's direct intervention and communication with Jacob. 3. Dream A significant medium through which God communicates with Jacob. Dreams in the Old Testament often serve as a means for divine revelation. 4. Laban Jacob's uncle and father-in-law, with whom Jacob has a strained relationship due to issues of deceit and exploitation. 5. Paddan-aram The region where Jacob has been living and working for Laban, and from which he is planning to return to his homeland. Teaching Points Divine CommunicationGod often communicates with His people in ways that are personal and direct. We should be attentive to how God might be speaking to us today, whether through Scripture, prayer, or other means. Readiness to Respond Jacob's response, "Here I am," reflects a posture of readiness and willingness to listen to God. We should cultivate a heart that is open and responsive to God's calling. God's Guidance in Uncertainty Just as God guided Jacob during a time of uncertainty and transition, He offers guidance to us in our own times of change and decision-making. Trust in God's Promises Jacob's encounter with the angel reaffirms God's promises to him. We can trust that God is faithful to His promises, even when circumstances seem challenging. The Role of Dreams While not every dream is a divine message, God can use dreams to communicate His will. We should seek discernment and wisdom in understanding the messages we receive.Verse 11. - And the angel of God - literally, the angel (or Maleach) of Elohim, i.e. of the God who was with me and protecting me, though himself continuing unseen - spake unto me in a dream, saying, Jacob: And I said, Here am I (vide Genesis 20:1, 11). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew In that dreamבַּחֲל֖וֹם (ba·ḥă·lō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2472: A dream the Angel מַלְאַ֧ךְ (mal·’aḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel of God הָאֱלֹהִ֛ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to me, אֵלַ֜י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to ‘Jacob!’ יַֽעֲקֹ֑ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc And I replied, וָאֹמַ֖ר (wā·’ō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Here I am.’ הִנֵּֽנִי׃ (hin·nê·nî) Interjection | first person common singular Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! 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