Genesis 28:16 - Compare All Versions

Genesis 28:16-17 MSG (The Message)

Jacob woke up from his sleep. He said, “GOD is in this place—truly. And I didn’t even know it!” He was terrified. He whispered in awe, “Incredible. Wonderful. Holy. This is God’s House. This is the Gate of Heaven.”

Genesis 28:16 KJV (King James Version)

And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not.

Genesis 28:16 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I did not know it.”

Genesis 28:16 NCV (New Century Version)

Then Jacob woke from his sleep and said, “Surely the LORD is in this place, but I did not know it.”

Genesis 28:16 ASV (American Standard Version)

And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely Jehovah is in this place; and I knew it not.

Genesis 28:16 NIV (New International Version)

When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware of it.”

Genesis 28:16 NKJV (New King James Version)

Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I did not know it.”

Genesis 28:16 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and he said, “Without any doubt the LORD is in this place, and I did not realize it.”

Genesis 28:16 NLT (New Living Translation)

Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I wasn’t even aware of it!”

Genesis 28:16 TPT (The Passion Translation)

When Jacob awoke from his dream, he was overcome with awe and said, “YAHWEH is here! He is in this place and I didn’t realize it!”

Genesis 28:16 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I did not know it.”