Hebrew Interlinear

Genesis 28:19 Interlinear

Word-by-word Hebrew interlinear analysis of Genesis 28:19, showing the original Hebrew text with Strong's numbers, transliteration, and English translation for each word.

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

Word-by-Word Analysis

#OriginalStrong'sEnglishDefinition
1וַיִּקְרָ֛אH7121And he calledto call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
2אֶתH853properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
3שֵׁםH8034the namean appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
4הַמָּק֥וֹםH4725of that placeproperly, a standing, i.e., a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
5הַה֖וּאH1931he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
6בֵּֽיתH0
7אֵ֑לH1008Bethelbeth-el, a place in palestine
8וְאוּלָ֛םH199buthowever or on the contrary
9ל֥וּזH3870was called Luzluz, the name of two places in palestine
10שֵׁםH8034the namean appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
11הָעִ֖ירH5892of that citya city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
12לָרִֽאשֹׁנָֽה׃H7223at the firstfirst, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)

Geographic Context

Verse Context

Genesis 28:18rose up early And Jacob in the morning and took the stone...
Genesis 28:19 (current)And he called the name of that place Bethel but was called Luz the name of that city at the first
Genesis 28:20vowed And Jacob a vow saying ...

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