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18 As her soul was departing (for she died), she named him Benoni, but his father named 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” means “son of my trouble”.
“Benjamin” means “son of my right hand”.

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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