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Genesis 28:18-20
International Children’s Bible
Genesis 28:18-20
International Children’s Bible
18 Jacob rose early in the morning. He took the stone he had slept on and set it up on its end. Then he poured olive oil on the top of it. 19 At first, the name of that city was Luz. But Jacob named it Bethel.[a]
20 Then Jacob made a promise. He said, “I want God to be with me and protect me on this journey. I want God to give me food to eat and clothes to wear.
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- 28:19 Bethel This name means “house of God.”
Genesis 28:18-20
New International Version
Genesis 28:18-20
New International Version
18 Early the next morning Jacob took the stone he had placed under his head(A) and set it up as a pillar(B) and poured oil on top of it.(C) 19 He called that place Bethel,[a](D) though the city used to be called Luz.(E)
20 Then Jacob made a vow,(F) saying, “If God will be with me and will watch over me(G) on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear(H)
Footnotes
- Genesis 28:19 Bethel means house of God.
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