Genesis 28:10
Genesis 28:10 in Multiple Translations
Meanwhile Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Haran.
¶ And Jacob went out from Beer-sheba, and went toward Haran.
And Jacob went out from Beer-sheba, and went toward Haran.
So Jacob went out from Beer-sheba to go to Haran.
In the meantime Jacob had set off from Beersheba on his way to Haran.
Now Iaakob departed from Beer-sheba, and went to Haran,
And Jacob goeth out from Beer-Sheba, and goeth toward Haran,
Jacob went out from Beersheba, and went toward Haran.
And Jacob went out from Beer-sheba, and went towards Haran.
But Jacob being departed from Bersabee, went on to Haran.
Meanwhile, Jacob left Beersheba and started walking along the road to Haran.
This is the story about what happened to Jacob next, after his father Isaac sent him away to find a wife. Jacob left his home in Beersheba, and he started to go towards the town called Haran, in Paddan Aram country.
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Genesis 28:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/יֵּצֵ֥א
יַעֲקֹ֖ב
מִ/בְּאֵ֣ר
שָׁ֑בַע
וַ/יֵּ֖לֶךְ
חָרָֽנָ/ה
וַ/יֵּצֵ֥א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יַעֲקֹ֖ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
מִ/בְּאֵ֣ר
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
Beersheba
Prep | N-proper
שָׁ֑בַע
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
Beersheba
N-proper
וַ/יֵּ֖לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
חָרָֽנָ/ה
Chârân
H2771
Haran
N-proper | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 28:10
וַ/יֵּצֵ֥א
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
יַעֲקֹ֖ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
מִ/בְּאֵ֣ר
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
"Beersheba"
Prep | N-proper
Beersheba was a city in Palestine, located at the south edge of Israel, and its name means 'well of the sevenfold oath'. It was an important place in the Bible.
Definition: § Beer-sheba = "well of the sevenfold oath" a city at the south edge of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: Beer-shebah. See also: Genesis 21:14; 2 Samuel 17:11; Amos 8:14.
שָׁ֑בַע
Bᵉʼêr Shebaʻ
H884
"Beersheba"
N-proper
Beersheba was a city in Palestine, located at the south edge of Israel, and its name means 'well of the sevenfold oath'. It was an important place in the Bible.
Definition: § Beer-sheba = "well of the sevenfold oath" a city at the south edge of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: Beer-shebah. See also: Genesis 21:14; 2 Samuel 17:11; Amos 8:14.
וַ/יֵּ֖לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
חָרָֽנָ/ה
Chârân
H2771
"Haran"
N-proper | Suff
Charan refers to a man and a place in the Bible, including a descendant of Judah and a city. In 1 Chronicles 2:46, Charan is mentioned as a son of Caleb.
Definition: Haran = "mountaineer" the city to which Abraham migrated when he left Ur of the Chaldees and where he stayed until his father died before leaving for the promised land; located in Mesopotamia in Padan-aram at the foot of Mount Masius between the Khabour and the Euphrates Also named: Charran (Χαρράν "Haran" G5488)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Haran. See also: Genesis 11:31; Genesis 28:10; Isaiah 37:12.
Study Notes — Genesis 28:10
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- Genesis 28:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 28:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 28:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 28:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 28:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 28:10
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 28:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 28:10
- Sermons on Genesis 28:10
Context — Jacob’s Ladder
8And seeing that his father Isaac disapproved of the Canaanite women,
9Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael, in addition to the wives he already had.
10Meanwhile Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Haran.
11On reaching a certain place, he spent the night there because the sun had set. And taking one of the stones from that place, he put it under his head and lay down to sleep. 12And 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.Cross References
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| 1 | Acts 7:2 | And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, |
| 2 | Genesis 11:31 | And Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai the wife of Abram, and they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans for the land of Canaan. But when they arrived in Haran, they settled there. |
| 3 | Genesis 32:10 | I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, but now I have become two camps. |
| 4 | Hosea 12:12 | Jacob fled to the land of Aram and Israel worked for a wife— for a wife he tended sheep. |
| 5 | Acts 25:13 | After several days had passed, King Agrippa and Bernice came down to Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus. |
Genesis 28:10 Summary
[Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Haran, which means he was taking a big step of faith and obedience, similar to Abraham in Genesis 12:1-20. He was leaving his home and family to find a wife and start a new life, as instructed by his father Isaac. This journey would be significant for Jacob, as he would meet his future wife Rachel and have important experiences that would shape his faith, as seen in Genesis 29:1-30. By following God's plan and his father's instructions, Jacob demonstrated trust and obedience, which are essential for our own walks with God, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jacob leave Beersheba and set out for Haran?
Jacob left Beersheba and set out for Haran because his father Isaac told him to go to Paddan-aram, to take a wife from among the daughters of Laban, as seen in Genesis 27:46 and Genesis 28:2, in order to find a suitable wife and to escape the conflict with his brother Esau.
What can we learn from Jacob's journey to Haran?
We can learn about obedience and trust in God's plan from Jacob's journey to Haran, as he followed his father's instructions and God's guidance, similar to Abraham's trust in God's promise in Genesis 12:1-3.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the story of Jacob?
This verse marks the beginning of Jacob's journey to Haran, where he will meet his future wife Rachel and have significant experiences that will shape his life and faith, as seen in Genesis 29:1-30 and Genesis 31:1-55.
What can we infer about Jacob's character from this verse?
From this verse, we can infer that Jacob was a man of action, willing to take risks and make significant decisions, such as leaving his family and home, to follow God's plan and his father's instructions, demonstrating a mix of faith and flaw, similar to other biblical characters like Abraham in Genesis 12:1-20.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I had to take a step of faith, like Jacob, and leave something familiar behind?
- How can I apply the principle of obedience and trust, as seen in Jacob's journey, to my own life and decisions?
- What are some 'Haran' experiences in my life, where God is leading me to a new place or a new season, and how can I trust Him in those times?
- In what ways can I, like Jacob, be open to God's guidance and redirection, even when the path ahead is uncertain?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 28:10
And Jacob went out from Beersheba,.... Where Isaac and Rebekah now lived: from hence he went alone, without any servants to attend him, though perhaps not without letters of recommendation from his
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 28:10
And Jacob went out from Beersheba, and went toward Haran. Jacob went out, ... His departure from his father's house was an ignominous flight; and for fear of being pursued or waylaid by his
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 28:10
It is not strange that Jacob went alone, as it appears that he did from , when his grandfather’ s servant was attended with a so great retinue, , because attendance was then necessary to procure him reputation, and to obtain the consent of the virgin and her parents to long a journey; but here, as it was unnecessary, so it would have been troublesome and prejudicial, exposing him both to the envy and snares of his brother Esau, which by this private departure he did avoid. Besides, God in his wise providence did so order this, and some other matters of the like nature, for the greater illustration of his care and kindness towards his children. Add to this the great simplicity, humility, and innocency of those times, if compared with ours, which made many things then usual which now would be ridiculous.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 28:10
Genesis 28:10 And Jacob went out from Beersheba, and went toward Haran.Ver. 10. And Jacob went out from Beersheba.] A long journey, but nothing so long as Christ took, from heaven to earth, to serve for a wife, his Church; who yet is more coy than Rachel, and can hardly be spoken with, though he stand clapping and calling, "Open to me, my sister, my spouse." Stupenda dignatio , saith one; a wonderful condescending.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 28:10
JACOB’S DREAM.(10) And Jacob.—Though this history is called the Tτldτth Isaac, yet it is really the history of Jacob, just as the Tτldτth Terah was the history of Abraham, and the Tτldτth Jacob, beginning at Genesis 37:2, is the history of Joseph. Up to this time all had been preparation, but now at length Jacob is confirmed in the possession of the birthright, and made the heir of the Abrahamic blessing; and henceforward his fortunes solely occupy the inspired narrator, though Isaac had still sixty-three years to live. (See Note on Genesis 11:27.)
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 28:10
10–22. This section taken from J and E follows upon Genesis 27:45. Observe the mention of Haran in Genesis 28:10 (cf. Genesis 27:43), and the mention of Beer-sheba as the dwelling-place of Isaac in Genesis 28:10 (cf. Genesis 26:23). Genesis 28:10; Genesis 28:13-16; Genesis 28:19 are probably from J; Genesis 28:11-12; Genesis 28:17-18; Genesis 28:20-22 from E. This passage, recording Jacob’s dream at Bethel, and the passage in Genesis 32:22-32, recording Jacob’s wrestling with the Angel, relate the most famous and significant events in the narrative of the patriarch Jacob. The present passage is in some respects one of the most suggestive and impressive in religious literature. The distinctive features of the narrative have been an inspiration in the poetry and prose of religious literature, e.g. the hymn “Nearer, my God, to Thee.”
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 28:10
10. Jacob went out from Beer-sheba — Very differently from the manner in which his father’s servant had gone out on a similar errand. Genesis 24:10.
Sermons on Genesis 28:10
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(Men Who Met God): Jacob Had an Encounter With God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the character of Jacob from the Bible. He describes Jacob as a man with a streak of avarice and larceny. The preacher emphasizes the need to |
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(John - Part 19): The Lord and the Woman at the Well by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of seeking God and finding Him in our lives. He uses the analogy of God being three blocks up, and encourages the audience to |
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The Mind of Christ by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the wonders of God's love and the worthlessness of man. He emphasizes that although man is at the bottom, God did not leave him there. The |
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Judging Angels by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher begins by encouraging the congregation to let go of old debts and grievances and experience the freedom that comes from forgiveness. He then moves on t |
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(Genesis) Genesis 46:1-3 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob and how he initially did not seek God's guidance in his life. Jacob made his own decisions and only turned to God on Sunda |
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(Genesis) Genesis 46:4-7 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the three spiritual periods in the life of Jacob, which can be applicable to many believers today. The first period is when Jacob lived somewh |
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The Dreadful Places of Blessing by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of walking in the presence of God and bringing joy to heaven. The sermon also includes a segment on baby dedication, where ba |