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# Behold
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The word "behold" here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.
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# Yahweh stood above it
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Possible meanings are 1) "Yahweh was standing at the top of the stairway" or 2) "Yahweh was standing next to Jacob"
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2017-12-07 06:38:15 +00:00
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# Abraham your father
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2017-12-04 17:26:39 +00:00
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2018-02-10 00:34:10 +00:00
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Here "father" means "ancestor." Alternate translation: "Abraham your ancestor" or "Abraham your forefather"
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