Genesis 28:18 net — Early in the morning Jacob took the stone he had placed near his head and set it up as a sacred stone. Then he poured o…

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"Early in the morning Jacob took the stone he had placed near his head and set it up as a sacred stone. Then he poured oil on top of it."

— Genesis 28:18, NET Bible

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Genesis 28 — Context

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I am with you! I will protect you wherever you go and will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I promised you!”

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Then Jacob woke up and thought,“Surely the LORD is in this place, but I did not realize it!”

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He was afraid and said,“What an awesome place this is! This is nothing else than the house of God! This is the gate of heaven!”

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Early in the morning Jacob took the stone he had placed near his head and set it up as a sacred stone. Then he poured oil on top of it.

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He called that place Bethel, although the former name of the town was Luz.

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Then Jacob made a vow, saying,“If God is with me and protects me on this journey I am taking and gives me food to eat and clothing to wear,

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and I return safely to my father’s home, then the LORD will become my God.

Genesis 28:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 28:18 say?
Genesis 28:18 in the NET Bible reads: “Early in the morning Jacob took the stone he had placed near his head and set it up as a sacred stone. Then he poured oil on top of it.”
Where is Genesis 28:18 in the Bible?
Genesis 28:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 28, verse 18.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 28:18.
What translation should I read Genesis 28:18 in?
Genesis 28:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 28:18?
Genesis 28:18 reads (NET): “Early in the morning Jacob took the stone he had placed near his head and set it up as a sacred stone. Then he poured oil on top of it.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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