And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God’s house: and of all that thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto thee.
And this stone that I have set up as a pillar will be God's house, and I will give back to you a tenth of everything you give me.
Jacob is making a promise to God, saying he'll make this place a house of worship and give back ten percent of everything God blesses him with.
📚 Historical Context
This is Jacob's response after his famous dream of the ladder to heaven at Bethel, where God promised to bless him and his descendants. Jacob had been fleeing from his brother Esau after deceiving him out of his birthright and blessing. Setting up a stone pillar was a common way to mark sacred places in ancient times, and the practice of giving a tenth (tithing) to God was an early form of worship and gratitude.
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