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then this stone, which I have set up for a pillar, will be God`s house. Of all that you will give me I will surely give the tenth to you."
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A Vow of Gratitude, Not a Bargain
Commentators emphasize that Jacob's vow is not a business deal with God. The 'if...then' language should not be seen as Jacob setting conditions for his faith. Instead, it is his grateful and heartfelt response to God's unconditional promises of presence and protection. He is formally accepting the covenant and dedicating his life to the God who has already committed to him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
קהל qâhāl — “congregation.”
מחלת māchălat — Machalath, “sickness, or a harp.”
לוּז l…
19th Century
Anglican
THE TÔLDÔTH ISAAC (Genesis 25:19 to Genesis 35:29).
THE BIRTH OF ISAAC’S SONS.
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16th Century
Protestant
And this stone which I have set for a pillar. This ceremony was a supplement to divine worship, for external rites do not make people true…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's house Building an altar of i…
Jacob made a solemn vow on this occasion. In this, observe:
Jacob's faith. He trusts that God will be with him and will keep him; h…
