1 sn Called the name of the place. In view of the previous naming of Bethel in Gen 28:19, here Jacob was confirming or affirming the name through an official ritual marking the fulfillment of the vow. This place now did become Bethel, the house of God.
2 tn The name Bethel means “house of God” in Hebrew.
map For location see Map4-G4; Map5-C1; Map6-E3; Map7-D1; Map8-G3.