Genesis 35:18 — Rachel was at the point of death, and right before dying, she said, “I'll name… — CEV | maBible

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18 Rachel was at the point of death, and right before dying, she said, “I'll name him Benoni.” But Jacob called him Benjamin.

Passage themes

Dying while giving life — as her soul was in departing
A name of sorrow — she called his name Ben-oni
The son renamed by Jacob — his father called him Benjamin

Notes and references

Benoni: In Hebrew “Benoni” means “Son of my Sorrow.”
Benjamin: In Hebrew “Benjamin” can mean “Son at my Right Side” (the place of power).

Events in this chapter

35.16 — Mort de Rachel et d'Isaac

Did you know?

Un nom né d'un combat Le nom « Israël » naît dans la Genèse. Après avoir lutté avec Dieu toute une nuit, Jacob reçoit ce nouveau nom qui signifie « il a lutté avec Dieu » (Genèse 32:28). Un peuple entier portera le nom de cet homme transformé.

About this book

Author: Moïse · Written: XVe – XIIIe siècle av. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 3h30 · Characters: Adam, Ève, Noé, Abraham (Abram), Sara (Saraï), Isaac, Jacob (Israël), Joseph

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