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Genesis 28

Gen. 28:19 KJV (With Strong’s)

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And he called
qara' (Hebrew #7121)
to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
KJV usage: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(- ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say.
Pronounce: kaw-raw'
Origin: a primitive root (rather identical with 7122 through the idea of accosting a person met)
the name
shem (Hebrew #8034)
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
KJV usage: + base, (in-)fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
Pronounce: shame
Origin: a primitive word (perhaps rather from 7760 through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare 8064)
of thatd place
maqowm (Hebrew #4725)
also (feminine) mqowmah {mek-o-mah'}; or mqomah {mek-o-mah'}; from 6965; properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
KJV usage: country, X home, X open, place, room, space, X whither(-soever).
Pronounce: maw-kome'
Origin: or maqom {maw-kome'}
λBeth-el
Beyth-'El (Hebrew #1008)
house of God; Beth-El, a place in Palestine
KJV usage: Beth-el.
Pronounce: bayth-ale'
Origin: from 1004 and 410
: but
'uwlam (Hebrew #199)
however or on the contrary
KJV usage: as for, but, howbeit, in very deed, surely, truly, wherefore.
Pronounce: oo-lawm'
Origin: apparently a variation of 194
the name
shem (Hebrew #8034)
an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
KJV usage: + base, (in-)fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
Pronounce: shame
Origin: a primitive word (perhaps rather from 7760 through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare 8064)
of that city
`iyr (Hebrew #5892)
or ayar (Judges 10:4) {aw-yar'}; from 5782 a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
KJV usage: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town.
Pronounce: eer
Origin: or (in the plural) par {awr}
was called Luz
Luwz (Hebrew #3870)
Luz, the name of two places in Palestine
KJV usage: Luz.
Pronounce: looz
Origin: probably from 3869 (as growing there)
at the first
ri'shown (Hebrew #7223)
from 7221; first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
KJV usage: ancestor, (that were) before(-time), beginning, eldest, first, fore(-father) (-most), former (thing), of old time, past.
Pronounce: ree-shone'
Origin: or riishon {ree-shone'}
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Judg. 1:23,26• 23{i}And the house of Joseph sent to search out Bethel; now the name of the city before was Luz.{/i}
 26{i}And the man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a city, and called its name Luz, which is its name to this day.{/i} (Judg. 1:23,26)
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Hos. 12:4• 4Yea; he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Bethel, and there he spake with us; (Hos. 12:4)
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the house of God.

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Beth-el; Bethel,
Luz

Cross References

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the name.
Gen. 12:8• 8And he removed thence {i}towards the mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel toward the west, and Ai toward the east;{/i} there he builded an altar to Jehovah, and called upon the name of Jehovah. (Gen. 12:8)
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Gen. 35:1• 1And God said to Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there; and make there an altar to God that appeared to thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother. (Gen. 35:1)
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Gen. 48:3• 3And Jacob said to Joseph, The Almighty God appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan, and blessed me (Gen. 48:3)
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Judg. 1:22‑26• 22{i}And the house of Joseph, they also went up against Bethel; and Jehovah was with them.{/i}
 23{i}And the house of Joseph sent to search out Bethel; now the name of the city before was Luz.{/i}
 24{i}And the guards saw a man come forth out of the city, and said unto him, Show us, we pray thee, how we may enter into the city, and we will show thee kindness.{/i}
 25{i}And he showed them how to enter into the city. And they smote the city with the edge of the sword; but they let go the man and all his family.{/i}
 26{i}And the man went into the land of the Hittites, and built a city, and called its name Luz, which is its name to this day.{/i} (Judg. 1:22‑26)
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1 Kings 12:29• 29And he set the one in Bethel, and the other put he in Dan. (1 Kings 12:29)
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Hos. 4:15• 15Though thou, Israel, play the harlot, yet let not Judah offend; and come not ye unto Gilgal, neither go ye up to Beth-aven, nor swear, Jehovah liveth! (Hos. 4:15)
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Hos. 12:4‑5• 4Yea; he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Bethel, and there he spake with us;
 5even Jehovah the God of hosts; Jehovah is his memorial. (Hos. 12:4‑5)
Beth-el.
i.e., the house of God.

J. N. Darby Translation

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

JND Translation Notes

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House of God.

W. Kelly Translation

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