18 So Jacob got up early in the morning, and took (A)the stone that he had placed as a support for his head, and set it up as a memorial stone, and poured oil on its top. 19 Then he named that place [a](B)Bethel; but [b]previously the name of the city had been (C)Luz. 20 Jacob also (D)made a vow, saying, “(E)If God will be with me and will keep me on this journey that I [c]take, and give me [d](F)food to eat and garments to wear,

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  1. Genesis 28:19 I.e., the house of God
  2. Genesis 28:19 Lit at the first
  3. Genesis 28:20 Lit go
  4. Genesis 28:20 Lit bread

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)

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  1. Genesis 28:19 Bethel means house of God.