Genesis 28:15

And, behold, I [am] with thee, and will keep thee in all [places] whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done [that] which I have spoken to thee of.

And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep {H8104} thee in all places whither {H834} thou goest {H3212}, and will bring thee again {H7725} into this land {H127}; for I will not leave {H5800} thee, until {H834} I have done {H6213} that which I have spoken {H1696} to thee of.

Look, I am with you. I will guard you wherever you go, and I will bring you back into this land, because I won't leave you until I have done what I have promised you."

Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”

And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee whithersoever thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.

Commentary

Genesis 28:15 (KJV): "And, behold, I [am] with thee, and will keep thee in all [places] whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done [that] which I have spoken to thee of."

Commentary on Genesis 28:15

This verse is part of God's direct promise to Jacob during his vision of the ladder reaching to heaven at Bethel. Jacob is fleeing from his brother Esau and is on a lonely journey into the unknown. God appears to him and confirms the covenant promises made to Abraham and Isaac, specifically extending them to Jacob.

Key Themes

  • God's Presence: The declaration "I am with thee" is a powerful assurance of God's personal presence with Jacob, even in his exile and uncertainty.
  • God's Protection: God promises to "keep thee in all places whither thou goest," assuring Jacob of divine protection throughout his journey and stay away from the promised land.
  • God's Guidance and Promise of Return: The promise to "bring thee again into this land" highlights God's sovereign control over Jacob's future and His faithfulness to the covenant promise regarding the land.
  • God's Unwavering Faithfulness: The statement "I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of" emphasizes God's absolute commitment to fulfilling His word and purpose for Jacob's life and the covenant line.

Linguistic Insights

The word "behold" (וְהִנֵּה - vəhinnēh) introduces this divine speech with emphasis, drawing Jacob's immediate attention to the profound reality of God's presence and promises. The phrase "I am with thee" (אָנֹכִי עִמָּךְ - ʾānōḵî ʿimmāḵ) is a very personal and strong declaration of God's accompanying presence.

Cross-References

  • Joshua 1:5 - God promises Joshua, "as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."
  • Psalm 23:4 - "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me..."
  • Hebrews 13:5 - "...for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."

Practical Application

This verse offers immense comfort and assurance to believers today. Like Jacob, we face uncertain journeys, challenges, and times of exile or transition. God's promise to be "with thee" and "not leave thee" is a cornerstone of Christian faith. We can trust that God is with us through every circumstance, protecting us, guiding us, and faithfully working to fulfill His purposes in our lives according to His promises.

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Cross-References

  • Joshua 1:5 (56 votes)

    There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, [so] I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

  • Isaiah 41:10 (45 votes)

    ¶ Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

  • Deuteronomy 31:6 (36 votes)

    Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

  • Jeremiah 1:19 (36 votes)

    And they shall fight against thee; but they shall not prevail against thee; for I [am] with thee, saith the LORD, to deliver thee.

  • Genesis 26:24 (34 votes)

    And the LORD appeared unto him the same night, and said, I [am] the God of Abraham thy father: fear not, for I [am] with thee, and will bless thee, and multiply thy seed for my servant Abraham's sake.

  • Psalms 121:5 (32 votes)

    The LORD [is] thy keeper: the LORD [is] thy shade upon thy right hand.

  • Psalms 121:8 (32 votes)

    The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.