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 worshipped, and I will give you a tenth of everything you give me.”