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Genesis 28:19-21
New English Translation
Genesis 28:19-21
New English Translation
19 He called that place Bethel,[a] although the former name of the town was Luz. 20 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God is with me and protects me on this journey I am taking and gives me food[b] to eat and clothing to wear, 21 and I return safely to my father’s home,[c] then the Lord will become my God.
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- Genesis 28:19 tn The name Bethel means “house of God” in Hebrew (see v. 17).
- Genesis 28:20 tn Heb “bread,” although the term can be used for food in general.
- Genesis 28:21 tn Heb “and I return in peace to the house of my father.”
Genesis 28:19-21
New International Version
Genesis 28:19-21
New International Version
19 He called that place Bethel,[a](A) though the city used to be called Luz.(B)
20 Then Jacob made a vow,(C) saying, “If God will be with me and will watch over me(D) on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear(E) 21 so that I return safely(F) to my father’s household,(G) then the Lord[b] will be my God(H)
Footnotes
- Genesis 28:19 Bethel means house of God.
- Genesis 28:21 Or Since God … father’s household, the Lord
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