Genesis 28:19

Translations

Modern

…and he called that place Bethel, though previously the city had been named Luz.

Traditional

And he called the name of that place Beth–el: but the name of that city was called Luz at the first.

Literal

And he called the name of that place Bethel, but Luz was the name of the city at the first.

Latin

Appellavitque nomen urbis Bethel, quæ prius Luza vocabatur.

Original

Hebrew

English

…and he called that place Bethel, though previously the city had been named Luz.

Notes

Genesis 28:19

Bethel later became a holy site for Israel (see Judges 20:18–27; 1 Samuel 7:16; 10:3; 1 Kings 12:26–13:10; 2 Kings 2:2–3).

Genesis 28:16–22

The second part of the passage describes Jacob's response to God's revelation. He felt reverence and awe in God's presence. His acts of devotion became models for Israel's worship.

When God graciously visits his people and promises to be with them and make them a blessing to the world, his people respond in faith with reverence, worship, offerings, and vows. They preserve their faith in memory for future worshipers.

Genesis 28:10–22

Even though Jacob used deceptive methods to get the blessing, God promised to protect and provide for him. The God of Abraham and Isaac was also the God of Jacob. This revelation greatly changed Jacob's perspective and brought faith into clearer focus.

Theme notes and profiles

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Related verses

Hosea 12:4–5
Yes, he struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor; he found Him at Bethel and spoke with Him there—
Genesis 35:1
Then God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel, and settle there. Build an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau.”
Genesis 48:3
Jacob said to Joseph, “God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan, and there He blessed me
Genesis 12:8
From there Abram moved on to the hill country east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel to the west and Ai to the east. There he built an altar to the LORD, and he called on the name of the LORD.
1 Kings 12:29
One calf he set up in Bethel, and the other in Dan.
Hosea 4:15
Though you prostitute yourself, O Israel, may Judah avoid such guilt! Do not journey to Gilgal, do not go up to Beth-aven, and do not swear on oath, ‘As surely as the LORD lives!’
Judges 1:22–26
The house of Joseph also attacked Bethel, and the LORD was with them.

Places

Bethel: Important city in Israel, associated with Abraham and Jacob

Glossary

Anoint Bethel (Place), Bethelite Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of History of Israel Jacob Jacob’s Ladder Jeroboam Judges, Book of Luz Nathanael Patriarchs, Period of the Sanctuary Worship

Topics

Beth-El: A City North of Jerusalem: The Place where Jacob Saw the Vision of the Ladder Jacob: God Confirms the Covenant of Abraham To Jacob: His Vision of the Ladder Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Jacob Stones: Memorial Pillars of

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