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17 He was filled with fear and said, “How terrible this place is! This is truly the house of God, this is the gate to heaven.”

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.

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

17 He was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place!(A) This is none other than the house of God;(B) this is the gate of heaven.”

18 Early the next morning Jacob took the stone he had placed under his head(C) and set it up as a pillar(D) and poured oil on top of it.(E) 19 He called that place Bethel,[a](F) though the city used to be called Luz.(G)

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