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Genesis 28:15 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

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Read in chapter context · Genesis 28

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"Behold, I am with you, and will keep you, wherever you go, and will bring you again into this land. For I will not leave you, until I have done that which I have spoken of to you.”"

KJV · King James Version

"And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep8104 thee in all places whither834 thou goest3212, and will bring thee again7725 into this land127; for I will not leave5800 thee, until834 I have done6213 that which I have spoken1696 to thee of."

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses thee, all, places, whither, while the WEB renders these as you, wherever. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Genesis 28:15 in Genesis 28

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Genesis 28:15 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Genesis 28. Read the full chapter →

v.13 Behold, Yahweh stood above it, and said, “I am Yahweh, the God of Abraham your father, and the God of Isaac. The land whereon you lie, to you will I give it, and to your offspring .
v.14 Your offspring will be as the dust of the earth, and you will spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south. In you and in your offspring will all the families of the earth be blessed.
v.15 Behold, I am with you, and will keep you, wherever you go, and will bring you again into this land. For I will not leave you, until I have done that which I have spoken of to you.”
v.16 Jacob awakened out of his sleep, and he said, “Surely Yahweh is in this place, and I didn’t know it.”
v.17 He was afraid, and said, “How dreadful is this place! This is none other than God’s house, and this is the gate of heaven.”

Book background

About the Book of Genesis

Testament: Old Testament
Genre: Law (Pentateuch)
Author: Moses (traditional)
Date written: c. 1446–1406 BC
Audience: Israel during the wilderness wandering
Chapters: 50

Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, nations, languages, and the covenant family of Abraham. It traces God's plan from creation through the call of Abraham, the lives of Isaac and Jacob, and the descent of Israel into Egypt under Joseph. The book frames every later biblical promise: that through Abraham's seed all peoples on earth would be blessed.

Setting: Written during the Exodus generation; covers events from creation to the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph).

Key themes: creation · covenant · promise · family · sovereignty

Read Genesis from the beginning →

Memorisation aid

How to memorise Genesis 28:15

Genesis 28:15 contains 38 words in 7 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

1

Behold

B
2

I am with you

IAWY
3

and will keep you

AWKY
4

wherever you go

WYG
5

and will bring you again into this land

AWBYAI
6

For I will not leave you

FIWNLY
7

until I have done that which I have spoken of to you.”

UIHDTW

Frequently asked

FAQ about Genesis 28:15

What does Genesis 28:15 say?

Genesis 28:15 reads: "Behold, I am with you, and will keep you, wherever you go, and will bring you again into this land. For I will not leave you, until I have done that which I have spoken of to you.”" — from the Old Testament, Genesis (Law (Pentateuch)). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Genesis 28:15 in?

Genesis 28:15 is in the book of Genesis, traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional) and written around c. 1446–1406 BC. Genesis is law (pentateuch) in the Old Testament, originally addressed to Israel during the wilderness wandering. Best known for creation, the fall, Noah's flood, and the call of Abraham.

What is Genesis 28:15 about?

Genesis 28:15 is primarily a Bible verse about Faith, with related themes including Hope. Within Genesis, Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, nations, languages, and the covenant family of Abraham. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Genesis 28:15 in WEB and KJV?

Genesis 28:15 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Behold, I am with you, and will keep you, wherever you go, and will bring you again into this land. For I will not leave you, until I have done that which I have spoken of to you.”". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep8104 thee in all places whither834 thou goest3212, and will bring thee again7725 into this land127; for I will not leave5800 thee, until834 I have done6213 that which I have spoken1696 to thee of.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Genesis 28:15?

Genesis 28:15 is 38 words in the WEB translation (180 characters), broken into 7 clauses. It is a longer verse, often broken into smaller phrases for memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 11 seconds.

How can I memorise Genesis 28:15?

To memorise Genesis 28:15, split it into its 7 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Genesis 28:15 matter in Genesis?

How can I apply Genesis 28:15 today?

Many readers use Genesis 28:15 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Genesis 28:15 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.

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