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Berean Standard Bible

“so that I may return safely to my father’s house, then the LORD will be my God.”

Genesis 28:21

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Study note

Jacob is fleeing from Esau's anger after deceiving his father and has just dreamed of a ladder reaching to heaven at a place he names Bethel. God has repeated to him the promises given to Abraham and Isaac, including presence and protection.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

so that I may return safely to my father’s house, then the LORD will be my God.

World English Bible (WEB)

so that I come again to my father’s house in peace, and Yahweh will be my God,

King James Version (KJV)

So that I come again to my father’s house in peace; then shall the LORD be my God:

American Standard Version (ASV)

so that I come again to my father`s house in peace, and Jehovah will be my God,

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So that I come again to my father's house in peace, then I will take the Lord to be my God,

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y si tornare en paz á casa de mi padre, Jehová será mi Dios,

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

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