In the visions of the night, i.e. in that way or manner of visions which God affordeth to men by night, and in their sleep. See Genesis 20:3 Job 33:15,16 Mt 1:20 2:13,19 Ac 16:9 18:9, &c. Jacob, Jacob; he doubles the name both in token of his friendship and familiarity with him, and to raise Jacob's attention. Compare Genesis 22:11 1 Samuel 3:10.
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Genesis 46:2
2 And God spake unto Israel in the visions of the night, and said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here am I.