Genesis 28:17-22

17 He was afraid and said, "What a terrifying place this is! It must be the house of God; it must be the gate that opens into heaven."
18 Jacob got up early next morning, took the stone that was under his head, and set it up as a memorial. Then he poured olive oil on it to dedicate it to God.
19 He named the place Bethel. (The town there was once known as Luz.)
20 Then Jacob made a vow to the Lord: "If you will be with me and protect me on the journey I am making and give me food and clothing,
21 and if I return safely to my father's home, then you will be my God.
22 This memorial stone which I have set up will be the place where you are worshiped, and I will give you a tenth of everything you give me."

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. bethel: [This name in Hebrew means "house of God."]
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.