Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
and returns me safely to my father's house, then the LORD will be my God,
New American Standard Bible
and
King James Version
So that I come again to my father's house in peace; then shall the LORD be my God:
Holman Bible
and if I return safely to my father’s house,
A Conservative Version
so that I come again to my father's house in peace, and LORD will be my God,
American Standard Version
so that I come again to my father's house in peace, and Jehovah will be my God,
Amplified
and if [He grants that] I return to my father’s house in safety, then the Lord will be my God.
Bible in Basic English
So that I come again to my father's house in peace, then I will take the Lord to be my God,
Darby Translation
and I come again to my father's house in peace then shall Jehovah be my God.
Julia Smith Translation
And I turned back in peace to my father's house; and Jehovah was to me for God.
King James 2000
So that I come again to my father's house in peace; then shall the LORD be my God:
Lexham Expanded Bible
and [if] I return in peace to the house of my father, then Yahweh will become my God.
Modern King James verseion
and I come again to my father's house in peace, then shall Jehovah be my God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
so that I come again unto my father's house in safety: then shall the LORD be my God,
NET Bible
and I return safely to my father's home, then the Lord will become my God.
New Heart English Bible
so that I come again to my father's house in peace, and the LORD will be my God,
The Emphasized Bible
and I come back in prosperity unto the house of my father, Then will Yahweh prove to be my God, -
Webster
So that I come again to my father's house in peace; then shall the LORD be my God:
World English Bible
so that I come again to my father's house in peace, and Yahweh will be my God,
Youngs Literal Translation
when I have turned back in peace unto the house of my father, and Jehovah hath become my God,
Themes
Beth-el » A city » A city north of jerusalem » The place where jacob saw the vision of the ladder
Covenant » Of man with God » jacob
Decision » Instances of » jacob
jacob » God confirms the covenant of abraham to
jacob » Summary of his character » Became religious
jacob » His vision of the ladder
The Providence of God » Saints should » Pray to be guided by
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » jacob
Tithe » The amount to be tithed
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 28:21
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jacob's Dream
20 Then he made this solemn vow: "If God remains with me, watches over me throughout this journey that I'm taking, gives me food to eat and clothes to wear, 21 and returns me safely to my father's house, then the LORD will be my God, 22 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."
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 26:17
You have declared this very day that the LORD will be your God. You are to walk in his ways, keep his statutes, commands, and judgments, and obey his voice.
Judges 11:31
then if I return from the Ammonites without incident, whatever comes out the doors of my house to meet me will become the LORD's, and I will offer it up as a burnt offering."
2 Samuel 15:8
because when I was living at Geshur in Aram, your servant made this solemn promise: "If the LORD ever brings me back to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.'"
Exodus 15:2
The LORD is my strength and song, and he has become my salvation. This is my God and I'll praise him, the God of my father and I'll exalt him.
2 Samuel 19:24
Meanwhile, Saul's grandson Mephibosheth also went out to greet the king. He had not taken care of his feet, trimmed his mustache, or washed his clothes from the day the king left until the day he returned safely.
2 Samuel 19:30
But Mephibosheth told the king, "Let him take all of it, now that your majesty the king has returned safely to his palace."
2 Kings 5:17
So Naaman asked, "No? Then please let your servant load two mules with dirt from Israel, because your servant will no longer offer any burnt offering or sacrifice to any other god but the LORD.