## poured oil on top of it ##

This can be made more explicit: "poured oil on top of it in order to dedicate the pillar to God." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]]).

## Bethel ##

Translators may also add a footnote that says "The name Bethel means 'house of God.'"

## Luz ##

This is the name of a city. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])