I made that promise while I was still living in Geshur, Aram. I said, ‘If the Lord brings me back to Jerusalem, then I will serve the Lord.’”
Genesis 28:21 - Easy To Read Version and if I return in peace to my father’s house—if God does all these things—then the Lord will be my God. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 so that I come again to my father's house in peace; then shall the LORD be my God: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So that I may come again to my father's house in peace, then the Lord shall be my God; American Standard Version (1901) so that I come again to my father’s house in peace, and Jehovah will be my God, Common English Bible and I return safely to my father’s household, then the LORD will be my God. Catholic Public Domain Version and if I will return prosperously to my father's house, then the Lord will be my God, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And I shall return prosperously to my father's house: the Lord shall be my God: |
I made that promise while I was still living in Geshur, Aram. I said, ‘If the Lord brings me back to Jerusalem, then I will serve the Lord.’”
Mephibosheth, Saul’s grandson, [110] came down to meet King David. From the time the king had left Jerusalem until he came back in peace, Mephibosheth had not cared for his feet, trimmed his mustache, or washed his clothes.
Mephibosheth said to the king, “My lord and king, it is enough that you have come home in peace. Let Ziba have the land!”
Then Naaman said, “If you won’t accept this gift, then at least do this for me. Let me have enough dirt from Israel to fill the baskets on two of my mules. [49] Why? Because I will never again offer any burnt offering or sacrifice to any other gods. I will offer sacrifices only to the Lord!
Jabez prayed to the God of Israel. Jabez said, “I wish you would truly bless me. I wish you would give me more land. Be near me and don’t let anyone hurt me. Then I won’t have any pain.” And God gave Jabez what he asked for.
The Lord is my strength. He saves me, and I sing songs of praise to him. [96] The Lord is my God, and I praise him. The Lord is the God of my ancestors, [97] and I honor him.
Today you have said that the Lord is your God. You have promised to live the way he wants. You promised to follow his teachings, and to obey his laws and commands. You said you will do everything he tells you to do.
I will give you the first thing that comes out of my house when I come back from the victory. I will give it to the Lord as a burnt offering.”