Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And God spoke to Israel in a vision at night and said, “Jacob! Jacob!” “Here I am,” he replied. New Living Translation During the night God spoke to him in a vision. “Jacob! Jacob!” he called. “Here I am,” Jacob replied. English Standard Version And God spoke to Israel in visions of the night and said, “Jacob, Jacob.” And he said, “Here I am.” Berean Standard Bible And that night God spoke to Israel in a vision: “Jacob, Jacob!” He said. “Here I am,” replied Jacob. King James Bible And God spake unto Israel in the visions of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here am I. New King James Version Then God spoke to Israel in the visions of the night, and said, “Jacob, Jacob!” And he said, “Here I am.” New American Standard Bible And God spoke to Israel in visions of the night and said, “Jacob, Jacob.” And he said, “Here I am.” NASB 1995 God spoke to Israel in visions of the night and said, “Jacob, Jacob.” And he said, “Here I am.” NASB 1977 And God spoke to Israel in visions of the night and said, “Jacob, Jacob.” And he said, “Here I am.” Legacy Standard Bible And God spoke to Israel in visions of the night and said, “Jacob, Jacob.” And he said, “Here I am.” Amplified Bible And God spoke to Israel in visions of the night and said, “Jacob, Jacob!” And he said, “Here I am.” Christian Standard Bible That night God spoke to Israel in a vision: “Jacob, Jacob! ” he said. And Jacob replied, “Here I am.” Holman Christian Standard Bible That night God spoke to Israel in a vision: “Jacob, Jacob!” He said. And Jacob replied, “Here I am.” American Standard Version And God spake unto Israel in the visions of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here am I. Contemporary English Version That night, God spoke to him in a dream and said, "Jacob! Jacob!" "Here I am," Jacob answered. English Revised Version And God spake unto Israel in the visions of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here am I. GOD'S WORD® Translation God spoke to Israel in a vision that night and said, "Jacob, Jacob!" "Here I am," he answered. Good News Translation God spoke to him in a vision at night and called, "Jacob, Jacob!" "Yes, here I am," he answered. International Standard Version God spoke to Israel through night visions, addressing him, "Jacob! Jacob!" "Here I am!" Jacob replied. Majority Standard Bible And that night God spoke to Israel in a vision: ?Jacob, Jacob!? He said. ?Here I am,? replied Jacob. NET Bible God spoke to Israel in a vision during the night and said, "Jacob, Jacob!" He replied, "Here I am!" New Heart English Bible And God spoke to Israel in a vision at night, and said, "Jacob, Jacob." And he said, "Here I am." Webster's Bible Translation And God spoke to Israel in the visions of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob: and he said, Here am I. World English Bible God spoke to Israel in the visions of the night, and said, “Jacob, Jacob!” He said, “Here I am.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand God speaks to Israel in visions of the night and says, “Jacob, Jacob”; and he says, “Here I [am].” Young's Literal Translation and God speaketh to Israel in visions of the night, and saith, 'Jacob, Jacob;' and he saith, 'Here am I.' Smith's Literal Translation And God will speak to Israel in a vision of the night, and he will say, Jacob! Jacob! and he will say, Behold me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe heard him by a vision in the night calling him, and saying to him: Jacob, Jacob. And he answered him: Lo, here I am. Catholic Public Domain Version he heard him, by a vision in the night, calling him, and saying to him: “Jacob, Jacob.” And he answered him, “Behold, here I am.” New American Bible There God, speaking to Israel in a vision by night, called: Jacob! Jacob! He answered, “Here I am.” New Revised Standard Version God spoke to Israel in visions of the night, and said, “Jacob, Jacob.” And he said, “Here I am.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd God spoke to Israel in a vision of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here am I. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And God spoke to Israel in a vision of the night and said, “Yaquuv, Yaquuv”, and he said, “Here I am.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And God spoke unto Israel in the visions of the night, and said: 'Jacob, Jacob.' And he said: 'Here am I.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And God spoke to Israel in a night vision, saying, Jacob, Jacob; and he said, What is it? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob's Journey to Egypt1So Israel set out with all that he had, and when he came to Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. 2And that night God spoke to Israel in a vision: “Jacob, Jacob!” He said. “Here I am,” replied Jacob. 3“I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there.… Cross References Genesis 15:1 After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” Genesis 28:12-13 And Jacob had a dream about a ladder that rested on the earth with its top reaching up to heaven, and God’s angels were going up and down the ladder. / And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. Genesis 31:11 In that dream the angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob!’ And I replied, ‘Here I am.’ Genesis 22:11 Just then the angel of the LORD called out to him from heaven, “Abraham, Abraham!” “Here I am,” he replied. Exodus 3:4 When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from within the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered. 1 Samuel 3:4 Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.” Job 33:14-16 For God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices. / In a dream, in a vision in the night, when deep sleep falls upon men as they slumber on their beds, / He opens their ears and terrifies them with warnings Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!” Daniel 10:9 I heard the sound of his words, and as I listened, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. Acts 9:4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” Acts 10:13 Then a voice said to him: “Get up, Peter, kill and eat!” Acts 22:7 I fell to the ground and heard a voice say to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?’ 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. Matthew 2:13 When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” Matthew 2:19 After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt. Treasury of Scripture And God spoke to Israel in the visions of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here am I. in the visions. Genesis 15:1,13 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward… Genesis 22:11 And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I. Numbers 12:6 And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream. Jacob. 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 3:3,4 And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt… 1 Samuel 3:4,10 That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I… Jump to Previous Israel Jacob Night Night-Vision Speaketh Vision VisionsJump to Next Israel Jacob Night Night-Vision Speaketh Vision VisionsGenesis 46 1. Jacob is comforted by God at Beersheba.5. Thence he with his company goes into Egypt. 8. The number of his family that went into Egypt. 28. Joseph meets Jacob. 31. He instructs his brothers how to answer Pharaoh. And that night God spoke to Israel in a vision: This phrase indicates a divine encounter, emphasizing God's direct communication with Israel, also known as Jacob. The use of "that night" suggests a specific, significant moment, often associated with divine revelation in biblical narratives. Visions were a common means through which God communicated with His people, as seen with figures like Abraham (Genesis 15:1) and Daniel (Daniel 7:1). The name "Israel" is significant, as it was given to Jacob after wrestling with God (Genesis 32:28), symbolizing his role as the patriarch of the Israelites. This encounter reaffirms God's ongoing relationship and covenant with Jacob and his descendants. “Jacob, Jacob!” He said. “Here I am,” replied Jacob. Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe Almighty, who communicates directly with Jacob, affirming His guidance and presence. 2. Israel/Jacob The patriarch of the Israelites, who is called by both his given name, Jacob, and his God-given name, Israel, signifying his role as the father of the twelve tribes. 3. Vision A divine communication method used by God to convey His will and guidance to Jacob. 4. Beersheba The location where Jacob offers sacrifices to God before receiving the vision, a place of significant spiritual encounters for the patriarchs. 5. Egypt The destination Jacob is preparing to journey to, where his son Joseph is, and where the Israelites will eventually settle. Teaching Points God's Personal CallGod knows us by name and calls us personally, just as He did with Jacob. This emphasizes the intimate relationship God desires with each of us. Response to God's Call Jacob's immediate response, "Here I am," serves as a model for our readiness and willingness to respond to God's call in our lives. Divine Guidance in Uncertainty Just as God guided Jacob during a time of transition and uncertainty, He offers us guidance and assurance when we face life's unknowns. Faith and Obedience Jacob's journey to Egypt, prompted by God's vision, underscores the importance of faith and obedience in following God's direction, even when it leads us into unfamiliar territory. Continuity of God's Promises The vision reaffirms God's promises to Jacob and his descendants, reminding us of the faithfulness of God to His covenant promises throughout generations.Verse 2. - And God (Elohim) spake unto Israel in the visions of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob - the name Jacob being employed probably to remind Jacob of what he had been (Lawson, Bush, Wordsworth), and repeated ut magis attentus reddatur (Calvin). And he said, Here am I - literally, behold me (cf. Genesis 22:1), Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And that nightהַלַּ֔יְלָה (hal·lay·lāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity God אֱלֹהִ֤ים ׀ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative spoke וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to Israel לְיִשְׂרָאֵל֙ (lə·yiś·rā·’êl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc in a vision: בְּמַרְאֹ֣ת (bə·mar·’ōṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4759: A vision, a mirror “Jacob, יַעֲקֹ֣ב ׀ (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc Jacob!” יַעֲקֹ֑ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc He said. וַיֹּ֖אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Here I am,” הִנֵּֽנִי׃ (hin·nê·nî) Interjection | first person common singular Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! replied Jacob. וַיֹּ֖אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Links Genesis 46:2 NIVGenesis 46:2 NLT Genesis 46:2 ESV Genesis 46:2 NASB Genesis 46:2 KJV Genesis 46:2 BibleApps.com Genesis 46:2 Biblia Paralela Genesis 46:2 Chinese Bible Genesis 46:2 French Bible Genesis 46:2 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 46:2 God spoke to Israel in the visions (Gen. 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