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20 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear 21 so that I return safely to my father’s household, then the Lord[a] will be my God 22 and[b] this stone that I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that you give me I w...
- Genesis 28:20-36:2 NIV
Jacob Returns to Bethel. 35 Then God said to Jacob, “Go up...
- Genesis 28:10-22 GW
Genesis 28:10-22. GOD’S WORD Translation. Jacob’s First...
- Genesis 28:20-36:2 NIV
In Genesis 28:22 Jacob makes a vow including a promise to give God a tenth (tithe) of whatever God gives to Jacob. Earlier we see Abraham give his tenth to the high priest of Salem, Melchizedek. And later, of course, a tithe is given to the Levites.
Jacob apparently meant by a Beth-Elohim a place where prayer and offerings would be acceptable, because God ad manifested Himself there; and His vow signified that if, preserved by Jehovah's care, he was permitted to visit the place again, he would consecrate it to Jehovah's service, and spend there in sacrifice, or in some other way to His ...
Jacob Returns to Bethel. 35 Then God said to Jacob, “Go up to Bethel and settle there, and build an altar there to God, who appeared to you when you were fleeing from your brother Esau.”
Mar 18, 2024 · Like his grandfather Abraham, Jacob demonstrates the true nature of tithing in Genesis 28:22 when he claims he will give a tenth of everything to God, if God will but keep him safe. It may sound like he’s bargaining with God, but in reality, Jacob is showing his appreciation for God’s protection.
Genesis 28:10-22. GOD’S WORD Translation. Jacob’s First Encounter with God. 10 Jacob left Beersheba and traveled toward Haran. 11 When he came to a certain place, he stopped for the night because the sun had gone down.
It appears that Ja-cob actually fulfills his vow to God by giving his tithe to Esau when he gives his generous gift to his brother as recorded in chapters 32 and 33. I will demonstrate my thesis along three lines of argumentation.
