2 And God spoke to Israel in a vision at night and said, "Jacob! Jacob!" "Here I am," he replied.

Other Translations of Genesis 46:2

King James Version

2 And God spake unto Israel in the visions of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here am I.

English Standard Version

2 And God spoke to Israel in visions of the night and said, "Jacob, Jacob." And he said, "Here am I."

The Message

2 God spoke to Israel in a vision that night: "Jacob! Jacob!" "Yes?" he said. "I'm listening."

New King James Version

2 Then God spoke to Israel in the visions of the night, and said, "Jacob, Jacob!" And he said, "Here I am."

New Living Translation

2 During the night God spoke to him in a vision. "Jacob! Jacob!" he called. "Here I am," Jacob replied.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 46:2

Commentary on Genesis 46:1-4

(Read Genesis 46:1-4)

Even as to those events and undertakings which appear most joyful, we should seek counsel, assistance, and a blessing from the Lord. Attending on his ordinances, and receiving the pledges of his covenant love, we expect his presence, and that peace which it confers. In all removals we should be reminded of our removal out of this world. Nothing can encourage us to fear no evil when passing through the valley of the shadow of death, but the presence of Christ.