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# pillar
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This is a memorial pillar, that is, simply a large stone or boulder set up on its end.
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# poured oil upon the top of it
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This action symbolizes that Jacob is dedicating the pillar to God. The full meaning of this statement can be made explicit. AT: "poured oil on the top of it in order to dedicate the pillar to God" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-symaction]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
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# Bethel
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Translators may also add a footnote that says "The name Bethel means 'house of God.'"
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# Luz
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This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
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# translationWords
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/pillar]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/oil]]
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* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/bethel]] |