Genesis 28:19 nasb — He called the name of that place Bethel; however, previously the name of the city had been Luz.

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"He called the name of that place Bethel; however, previously the name of the city had been Luz."

— Genesis 28:19, NASB

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“And he called the name of that place Beth–el: but the name of that city was called Luz at the first.”
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Genesis 28 — Context

Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, "Surely the LORD is in this place, and I did not know it."

He was afraid and said, "How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven."

So Jacob rose early in the morning, and took the stone that he had put under his head and set it up as a pillar and poured oil on its top.

He called the name of that place Bethel; however, previously the name of the city had been Luz.

Then Jacob made a vow, saying, "If God will be with me and will keep me on this journey that I take, and will give me food to eat and garments to wear,

and I return to my father's house in safety, then the LORD will be my God.

"This stone, which I have set up as a pillar, will be God's house, and of all that You give me I will surely give a tenth to You."

Genesis 28:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 28:19 say?

Genesis 28:19 in the NASB reads: “He called the name of that place Bethel; however, previously the name of the city had been Luz.”

Where is Genesis 28:19 in the Bible?

Genesis 28:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 28, verse 19.

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 28:19.

What translation should I read Genesis 28:19 in?

Genesis 28:19 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 28:19?

Genesis 28:19 reads (NASB): “He called the name of that place Bethel; however, previously the name of the city had been Luz.” 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.

Genesis 28:19 nasb — He called the name of that place Bethel; however, previously the name of the city had been Luz.

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