Genesis 28:19

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 28:19

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

And he called the name of the city, 'Bethel,' which before was called Luz.

ERV

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

NHEB

He called the name of that place Bethel, though previously the city was named Luz.

SMT

And he will call the name of that place the house of God: and Ailam Luz the name of the city at the beginning.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 28:19

AndhecalledH7121VerbthenameH8034Noun MasculineofthatplaceH4725Noun Masculine Beth-elH1008Proper Name Location butH199AdverbthenameH8034Noun MasculineofthatcityH5892Noun MasculinewascalledLuzH3870Proper Name LocationatthefirstH7223

Commentary for Genesis 28:19

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 28:19

Summary

Jacob names the place Bethel

Place

Bethel

Event

Jacob names location

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC