Add parallel Print Page Options

18 In the morning Jacob arose early, took the rock that he had used as a pillow, and erected it as a pillar pouring oil on top of it. 19 He named the place Bethel,[a] although the city had previously been called Luz.

20 Jacob made a vow, “If God remains with me and protects me in this journey that I am making and gives me bread to eat and clothes to cover me,

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Genesis 28:19 Bethel: i.e., “House of God.”

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)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

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