Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob.’ I answered, ‘Here I am.’ New Living Translation Then in my dream, the angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob!’ And I replied, ‘Yes, here I am.’ English Standard Version Then the angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob,’ and I said, ‘Here I am!’ Berean Standard Bible In that dream the angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob!’ And I replied, ‘Here I am.’ Berean Literal Bible And the angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob!’ And I said, ‘Behold, it is I.’ King James Bible And the angel of God spake unto me in a dream, saying, Jacob: And I said, Here am I. New King James Version Then the Angel of God spoke to me in a dream, saying, ‘Jacob.’ And I said, ‘Here I am.’ New American Standard Bible Then the angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob’; and I said, ‘Here I am.’ NASB 1995 “Then the angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob,’ and I said, ‘Here I am.’ NASB 1977 “Then the angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob,’ and I said, ‘Here I am.’ Legacy Standard Bible Then the angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob,’ and I said, ‘Here I am.’ Amplified Bible And the Angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob.’ And I said, ‘Here I am.’ Berean Annotated Bible In that dream the angel (Angel) of God {Elohim} said to me, ‘Jacob (he grasps the heel)! And I replied, ‘Here I am. Christian Standard Bible In that dream the angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob! ’ and I said, ‘Here I am.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible In that dream the Angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob!’ and I said, ‘Here I am.’ American Standard Version And the angel of God said unto me in the dream, Jacob: and I said, Here am I. Contemporary English Version Then God's angel called me by name. I answered, English Revised Version And the angel of God said unto me in the dream, Jacob: and I said, Here am I. GOD'S WORD® Translation In the dream the Messenger of God called to me, 'Jacob!' And I answered, 'Yes, here I am.' Good News Translation The angel of God spoke to me in the dream and said, 'Jacob!' 'Yes,' I answered. International Standard Version "Later, the angel of God spoke to me in a dream, 'Jacob.' "'Here I am,' I replied NET Bible In the dream the angel of God said to me, 'Jacob!' 'Here I am!' I replied. New Heart English Bible The angel of God said to me in the dream, 'Jacob,' and I said, 'Here I am.' Webster's Bible Translation And the angel of God spoke to me in a dream, saying, Jacob: And I said, Here am I. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIn that dream the angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob!’ And I replied, ‘Here I am.’ World English Bible The angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob,’ and I said, ‘Here I am.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand the Messenger of God says to me in the dream, Jacob, and I say, Here I [am]. Berean Literal Bible And the angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob!’ And I said, ‘Behold, it is I.’ Young's Literal Translation and the messenger of God saith unto me in the dream, Jacob, and I say, Here am I. Smith's Literal Translation And the messenger of God will say to me in a dream, Jacob: and I shall say, Behold me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the angel of God said to me in my sleep: Jacob? And I answered: Here I am. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Angel of God said to me in my sleep, ‘Jacob.’ And I responded, ‘Here I am.’ New American Bible In the dream God’s angel said to me, ‘Jacob!’ and I replied, ‘Here I am!’ New Revised Standard Version Then the angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob,’ and I said, ‘Here I am!’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the angel of God said to me in a dream, Jacob; and I said, Here am I. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Angel of God said to me in a dream, ‘Yaquuv’, and I said, ‘Here I am.’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the angel of God said unto me in the dream: Jacob; and I said: Here am I. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the angel of God said to me in a dream, Jacob; and I said, What is it? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob Flees from Laban…10When the flocks were breeding, I saw in a dream that the streaked, spotted, and speckled males were mating with the females. 11In that dream the angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob!’ And I replied, ‘Here I am.’ 12‘Look up,’ he said, ‘and see that all the males that are mating with the flock are streaked, spotted, or speckled; for I have seen all that Laban has done to you.… Cross References In that dream Genesis 28:12-15 And 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. / And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. … Genesis 20:3-6 One night, however, God came to Abimelech in a dream and told him, “You are as good as dead because of the woman you have taken, for she is a married woman.” / Now Abimelech had not gone near her, so he replied, “Lord, would You destroy a nation even though it is innocent? / Didn’t Abraham tell me, ‘She is my sister’? And she herself said, ‘He is my brother.’ I have done this in the integrity of my heart and the innocence of my hands.” … Job 33:14-16 For God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices. / In a dream, in a vision in the night, when deep sleep falls upon men as they slumber on their beds, / He opens their ears and terrifies them with warnings the angel of God Genesis 21:17 Then God heard the voice of the boy, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, “What is wrong, Hagar? Do not be afraid, for God has heard the voice of the boy where he lies. Exodus 14:19 And the angel of God, who had gone before the camp of Israel, withdrew and went behind them. The pillar of cloud also moved from before them and stood behind them, Genesis 48:16 the angel who has redeemed me from all harm—may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.” said to me, ‘Jacob!’ Genesis 46:2 And that night God spoke to Israel in a vision: “Jacob, Jacob!” He said. “Here I am,” replied Jacob. Genesis 35:10 And God said to him, “Though your name is Jacob, you will no longer be called Jacob. Instead, your name will be Israel.” So God named him Israel. Isaiah 43:1 But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! And I replied, ‘Here I am.’ Genesis 22:1 Some time later God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am,” he answered. Exodus 3:4 When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from within the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered. 1 Samuel 3:4-10 Then the LORD called to Samuel, and he answered, “Here I am.” / He ran to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.” So he went and lay down. / Once again the LORD called, “Samuel!” So Samuel got up, went to Eli, and said, “Here I am, for you have called me.” “My son, I did not call,” Eli replied. “Go back and lie down.” … Exodus 3:2 There the angel of the LORD appeared to him in a blazing fire from within a bush. Moses saw the bush ablaze with fire, but it was not consumed. Judges 6:12 And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” Acts 7:30 After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai. Matthew 1:20 But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. Treasury of Scripture And the angel of God spoke to me in a dream, saying, Jacob: And I said, Here am I. the angel. Genesis 31:5,13 And said unto them, I see your father's countenance, that it is not toward me as before; but the God of my father hath been with me… Genesis 16:7-13 And the angel of the LORD found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain in the way to Shur… Genesis 18:1,17 And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day; … Here am I. Genesis 22:1 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. Exodus 3:4 And when the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I. 1 Samuel 3:4,6,8,16 That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I… Jump to Previous Angel Dream Here Jacob MessengerJump to Next Angel Dream Here Jacob MessengerGenesis 31 1. Jacob, displeased with the envy of Laban and his sons, departs secretly.19. Rachel steals her father's household gods. 22. Laban pursues after him, and complains of the wrong. 34. Rachel's plan to hide the images. 36. Jacob's complaint of Laban. 43. The covenant of Laban and Jacob at Galeed. In that dream Dreams in the Bible often serve as a medium for divine communication. In the patriarchal period, God frequently used dreams to reveal His will and guidance, as seen with Joseph (Genesis 37:5-10) and Pharaoh (Genesis 41:1-7). This dream signifies a direct encounter with the divine, emphasizing the importance of the message Jacob is about to receive. the angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob!’ And I replied, ‘Here I am.’ Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobThe central figure in this passage, Jacob is the grandson of Abraham and the son of Isaac. He is in the midst of a complex relationship with his uncle Laban, from whom he is planning to depart. 2. Angel of God A divine messenger who appears to Jacob in a dream, providing guidance and reassurance. The angel's appearance signifies God's direct intervention and communication with Jacob. 3. Dream A significant medium through which God communicates with Jacob. Dreams in the Old Testament often serve as a means for divine revelation. 4. Laban Jacob's uncle and father-in-law, with whom Jacob has a strained relationship due to issues of deceit and exploitation. 5. Paddan-aram The region where Jacob has been living and working for Laban, and from which he is planning to return to his homeland. Teaching Points Divine CommunicationGod often communicates with His people in ways that are personal and direct. We should be attentive to how God might be speaking to us today, whether through Scripture, prayer, or other means. Readiness to Respond Jacob's response, "Here I am," reflects a posture of readiness and willingness to listen to God. We should cultivate a heart that is open and responsive to God's calling. God's Guidance in Uncertainty Just as God guided Jacob during a time of uncertainty and transition, He offers guidance to us in our own times of change and decision-making. Trust in God's Promises Jacob's encounter with the angel reaffirms God's promises to him. We can trust that God is faithful to His promises, even when circumstances seem challenging. The Role of Dreams While not every dream is a divine message, God can use dreams to communicate His will. We should seek discernment and wisdom in understanding the messages we receive. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 31:11?2. How does Genesis 31:11 demonstrate God's guidance through dreams in our lives? 3. What role does the "angel of God" play in Jacob's journey? 4. How can we discern God's voice as Jacob did in Genesis 31:11? 5. Connect Genesis 31:11 with other biblical instances of divine messages in dreams. 6. How can we apply Jacob's obedience to God's message in our daily decisions? 7. How does Genesis 31:11 reflect God's communication with humanity through dreams? 8. What is the significance of the angel's appearance in Genesis 31:11? 9. How does Genesis 31:11 demonstrate God's guidance in Jacob's life? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 31? 11. What is the meaning of Jacob's Ladder story? 12. In Genesis 31:10-12, how could Jacob's dream and the striped rods realistically influence the genetics of the flocks? 13. Why does Jacob's claim of seeing God 'face to face' (Gen. 32:30) not conflict with John 1:18, which says no one has ever seen God? 14. In Genesis 31:41, Jacob claims Laban changed his wages ten times, yet no detailed account shows each change; does this raise questions of consistency or exaggeration? What Does Genesis 31:11 Mean In that dream- Dreams are one of God’s chosen channels for revelation throughout Genesis, as seen with Abraham (Genesis 15:12–13) and later Joseph (Genesis 37:5–9). - By starting, “In that dream,” Jacob anchors his entire instruction to the certainty of divine communication—this was not imagination but God-initiated, just as promised when the LORD said, “I will be with you” (Genesis 28:15). - The continuity of God’s guidance in Jacob’s life mirrors how He led Israel’s patriarchs and later would lead Joseph in Egypt (Genesis 40:8). the angel of God - “The angel of God” often functions as the visible representative of the LORD Himself (Genesis 16:7–13; Exodus 3:2–6). - This title underscores both God’s transcendence and His personal involvement; He sends a messenger yet speaks with His own authority, showing covenant faithfulness (Genesis 22:11–12). - For Jacob, the appearance of the angel confirms that every hardship with Laban was under God’s watchful eye (Genesis 31:5–7), assuring him of protection similar to that promised in Genesis 28:13–15. said to me, ‘Jacob!’ - God calls Jacob by name, affirming intimate knowledge and relationship (“I have called you by name; you are Mine,” Isaiah 43:1). - The direct address cuts through uncertainty, reminding Jacob that the Almighty is personally steering his journey, as when He called “Abraham, Abraham” (Genesis 22:11) and later “Moses, Moses” (Exodus 3:4). - Naming here also signals impending instruction; divine calls in Scripture typically precede mission or movement (1 Samuel 3:10). And I replied, ‘Here I am.’ - Jacob’s response echoes the obedience of Abraham (Genesis 22:1), Moses (Exodus 3:4), and Samuel (1 Samuel 3:4). - “Here I am” conveys readiness, surrender, and trust—critical traits for leaving Mesopotamia and returning to Canaan. - This posture of availability invites God’s continued direction, leading to the command in the next verses to depart (Genesis 31:13) and later protection from Esau (Genesis 32:1–2). summary Genesis 31:11 captures a pivotal moment where God personally interrupts Jacob’s troubled circumstances. Through a divinely–sent messenger in a dream, God calls Jacob by name, assures him of intimate care, and elicits a willing “Here I am.” The verse highlights the reliability of God’s guidance, His covenant closeness, and the appropriate human response of readiness and trust. Verse 11. - And the angel of God - literally, the angel (or Maleach) of Elohim, i.e. of the God who was with me and protecting me, though himself continuing unseen - spake unto me in a dream, saying, Jacob: And I said, Here am I (vide Genesis 20:1, 11).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew In that dreamבַּחֲל֖וֹם (ba·ḥă·lō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2472: A dream the Angel מַלְאַ֧ךְ (mal·’aḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel of God הָאֱלֹהִ֛ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative said וַיֹּ֨אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say to me, אֵלַ֜י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to ‘Jacob!’ יַֽעֲקֹ֑ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc And I replied, וָאֹמַ֖ר (wā·’ō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘Here I am.’ הִנֵּֽנִי׃ (hin·nê·nî) Interjection | first person common singular Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! 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