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But his father named him Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/35.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Rachel was about to die, but with her last breath she named the baby Ben-oni (which means “son of my sorrow”). The baby’s father, however, called him Benjamin (which means “son of my right hand”).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/35.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And as her soul was departing (for she was dying), she called his name Ben-oni; but his father called him Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/35.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And with her last breath—for she was dying—she named him Ben-oni. But his father called him Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/35.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/35.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And so it was, as her soul was departing (for she died), that she called his name Ben-Oni; but his father called him Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/35.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And it came about, as her soul was departing (for she died), that she named him Ben-oni; but his father called him Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/35.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />It came about as her soul was departing (for she died), that she named him Ben-oni; but his father called him Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/35.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And it came about as her soul was departing (for she died), that she named him Ben-oni; but his father called him Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/35.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now it happened as her soul was departing (for she died), that she named him Ben-oni; but his father called him Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/35.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And as her soul was departing, (for she died), she named him Ben-oni (son of my sorrow); but his father called him Benjamin (son of the right hand).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/35.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />With her last breath—for she was dying—she named him Ben-oni, but his father called him Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/35.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />With her last breath—for she was dying—she named him Ben-oni, but his father called him Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/35.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, as her soul was departing (for she died), that she called his name Ben-oni: but his father called him Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/35.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Rachel was at the point of death, and right before dying, she said, "I'll name him Benoni." But Jacob called him Benjamin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/35.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing (for she died), that she called his name Ben-oni: but his father called him Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/35.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Rachel was dying. As she took her last breath, she named her son Benoni [Son of My Sorrow], but his father named him Benjamin [Son of My Right Hand].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/35.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But she was dying, and as she breathed her last, she named her son Benoni, but his father named him Benjamin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/35.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Just before she died, Rachel called her son's name Ben-oni, but his father Jacob named him Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/35.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And with her last breath?for she was dying?she named him Ben-oni. But his father called him Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/35.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />With her dying breath, she named him Ben-Oni. But his father called him Benjamin instead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/35.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />It happened, as her soul was departing (for she died), that she named him Ben-Oni, but his father named him Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/35.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass as her soul was in departing (for she died) that she called his name Ben-oni: but his father called him Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/35.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />As her soul was departing (for she died), she named him Benoni, but his father named him Benjamin. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/35.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And it comes to pass in the going out of her soul (for she died), that she calls his name Ben-Oni; and his father called him Benjamin;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/35.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And it cometh to pass in the going out of her soul (for she died), that she calleth his name Ben-Oni; and his father called him Benjamin;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/35.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it will be in her soul going forth (for she will die) and she will call his name the son of my strength: and his father called him the son of the right hand.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/35.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And when her soul was departing for pain, and death was now at hand, she called the name of her son Benoni, that is, The son of my pain: but his father called him Benjamin, that is, The son of the right hand. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/35.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then, when her life was departing because of the pain, and death was now imminent, she called the name of her son Benoni, that is, the son of my pain. Yet truly, his father called him Benjamin, that is, the son of the right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/35.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />With her last breath—for she was at the point of death—she named him Ben-oni; but his father named him Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/35.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />As her soul was departing (for she died), she named him Ben-oni; but his father called him Benjamin.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/35.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, as her soul was departing and she was dying, she called the child's name Bar-kebai (the Son of My Sorrow); but his father called him Benjamin (the Son of My Right Hand).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/35.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And it was that when her soul was going out and she was dying, she called his name Bar Kabi – (son of my sorrow), and his father called him Benyamin.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/35.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing--for she died--that she called his name Ben-oni; but his father called him Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/35.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass in her giving up the ghost (for she was dying), that she called his name, The son of my pain; but his father called his name Benjamin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/35-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=8896" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/35.htm">Benjamin is Born, Rachel Dies</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>During her severe labor, the midwife said to her, “Do not be afraid, for you are having another son.” <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">And</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: bə·ṣêṯ (Prep-b:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">with her last</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šāh (N-fsc:: 3fs) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">breath—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: mê·ṯāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">she was dying—</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: wat·tiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">she named</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1126.htm" title="1126: ben- (Prep) -- From ben and 'aven; son of my sorrow; Ben-Oni, the original name of Benjamin.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/1126.htm" title="1126: ’ō·w·nî (N-proper-ms) -- From ben and 'aven; son of my sorrow; Ben-Oni, the original name of Benjamin.">Ben-oni.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: wə·’ā·ḇîw (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">But his father</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: qā·rā- (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">called</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: ḇin·yā·mîn (N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">Benjamin.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem).…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/4-20.htm">1 Samuel 4:20-21</a></span><br />As she was dying, the women attending to her said, “Do not be afraid, for you have given birth to a son!” But she did not respond or pay any heed. / And she named the boy Ichabod, saying, “The glory has departed from Israel,” because the ark of God had been captured and her father-in-law and her husband had been killed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/30-24.htm">Genesis 30:24</a></span><br />She named him Joseph, and said, “May the LORD add to me another son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/48-7.htm">Genesis 48:7</a></span><br />Now as for me, when I was returning from Paddan, to my sorrow Rachel died along the way in the land of Canaan, some distance from Ephrath. So I buried her there beside the road to Ephrath” (that is, Bethlehem).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/1-20.htm">Ruth 1:20</a></span><br />“Do not call me Naomi,” she replied. “Call me Mara, because the Almighty has dealt quite bitterly with me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/4-9.htm">1 Chronicles 4:9</a></span><br />Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">Matthew 1:21</a></span><br />She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-13.htm">Luke 1:13</a></span><br />But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-21.htm">Luke 2:21</a></span><br />When the eight days before His circumcision had passed, He was named Jesus, the name the angel had given Him before He was conceived.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-21.htm">John 16:21</a></span><br />A woman has pain in childbirth because her time has come; but when she brings forth her child, she forgets her anguish because of her joy that a child has been born into the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-25.htm">John 11:25-26</a></span><br />Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. / And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-4.htm">Revelation 21:4</a></span><br />‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32</a></span><br />And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/41-51.htm">Genesis 41:51</a></span><br />Joseph named the firstborn Manasseh, saying, “God has made me forget all my hardship and all my father’s household.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/2-10.htm">Exodus 2:10</a></span><br />When the child had grown older, she brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. She named him Moses and explained, “I drew him out of the water.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/1-20.htm">1 Samuel 1:20</a></span><br />So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/30-1.htm">Genesis 30:1</a></b></br> And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me children, or else I die.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/4-20.htm">1 Samuel 4:20,21</a></b></br> And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard <i>it</i>… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/16-10.htm">Psalm 16:10</a></b></br> For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.</p><p class="hdg">Ben-oni.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/4-9.htm">1 Chronicles 4:9</a></b></br> And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.</p><p class="hdg">Benjamin.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/42-4.htm">Genesis 42:4,38</a></b></br> But Benjamin, Joseph's brother, Jacob sent not with his brethren; for he said, Lest peradventure mischief befall him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/43-14.htm">Genesis 43:14</a></b></br> And God Almighty give you mercy before the man, that he may send away your other brother, and Benjamin. If I be bereaved <i>of my children</i>, I am bereaved.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/44-27.htm">Genesis 44:27-31</a></b></br> And thy servant my father said unto us, Ye know that my wife bare me two <i>sons</i>: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/44-20.htm">Genesis 44:20</a></b></br> And we said unto my lord, We have a father, an old man, and a child of his old age, a little one; and his brother is dead, and he alone is left of his mother, and his father loveth him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/7-8.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/genesis/25-17.htm">Breathed</a> <a href="/genesis/32-11.htm">Child</a> <a href="/genesis/34-26.htm">Death</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-22.htm">Departing</a> <a href="/genesis/35-8.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/26-11.htm">Dying</a> <a href="/revelation/18-19.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/genesis/31-29.htm">Last</a> <a href="/genesis/34-8.htm">Soul</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/35-24.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/genesis/35-29.htm">Breathed</a> <a href="/genesis/37-30.htm">Child</a> <a href="/genesis/36-33.htm">Death</a> <a href="/exodus/16-1.htm">Departing</a> <a href="/genesis/35-19.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/48-21.htm">Dying</a> <a href="/1_kings/14-12.htm">Hour</a> <a href="/genesis/35-29.htm">Last</a> <a href="/genesis/42-21.htm">Soul</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 35</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-1.htm">God commands Jacob to go to Bethel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-2.htm">He purges his house of idols.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-6.htm">He builds an altar at Bethel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-8.htm">Deborah dies at Allon Bacuth.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-9.htm">God blesses Jacob at Bethel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-10.htm">Jacob Named Israel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-16.htm">Rachel travails of Benjamin, and dies in the way to Edar.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-22.htm">Reuben lies with Bilhah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-23.htm">The sons of Jacob.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-27.htm">Jacob comes to Isaac at Hebron.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/35-28.htm">The age, death, and burial of Isaac.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/35.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/35.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And with her last breath</b><br>This phrase highlights the critical moment of Rachel's life as she gives birth. The intensity of childbirth in ancient times often led to life-threatening situations, as medical knowledge and resources were limited. Rachel's labor is a poignant moment, reflecting the harsh realities faced by women in biblical times. Her last breath signifies the culmination of her life journey, which began with her introduction in <a href="/genesis/29.htm">Genesis 29</a> as Jacob's beloved wife.<p><b>for she was dying</b><br>Rachel's death during childbirth is a tragic event, emphasizing the fragility of life. Her death fulfills the sorrowful prophecy of <a href="/genesis/30.htm">Genesis 30:1</a>, where she expressed desperation for children. This moment also foreshadows the sorrow associated with Bethlehem, where Rachel is buried, and which later becomes significant in the prophecy of <a href="/jeremiah/31-15.htm">Jeremiah 31:15</a>, referenced in <a href="/matthew/2-18.htm">Matthew 2:18</a> concerning the massacre of the innocents.<p><b>she named him Ben-oni</b><br>The name "Ben-oni" means "son of my sorrow" or "son of my trouble," reflecting Rachel's anguish and the circumstances of his birth. Naming in the Bible often carries prophetic or symbolic significance, and Rachel's choice underscores the pain and loss she experiences. This moment connects to the broader biblical theme of names reflecting personal or divine encounters, as seen with Jacob's own name change to Israel.<p><b>But his father called him Benjamin</b><br>Jacob's decision to rename his son "Benjamin," meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south," signifies a shift from sorrow to strength and favor. The right hand is often associated with power and blessing in biblical literature, as seen in <a href="/psalms/110.htm">Psalm 110:1</a>. This renaming reflects Jacob's authority and hope for his son's future, aligning with the patriarchal tradition of bestowing names that convey destiny and identity. Benjamin's tribe later plays a significant role in Israel's history, producing notable figures like King Saul and the Apostle Paul.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/rachel.htm">Rachel</a></b><br>The beloved wife of Jacob, who is giving birth to her second son. Her death during childbirth is a pivotal moment in Jacob's family history.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a></b><br>The patriarch of the Israelite tribes, who renames his son from Ben-oni to Benjamin, signifying a shift from sorrow to strength.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/ben-oni.htm">Ben-oni</a></b><br>The name given by Rachel, meaning "son of my sorrow" in Hebrew, reflecting her pain and the circumstances of his birth.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/benjamin.htm">Benjamin</a></b><br>The name given by Jacob, meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south," indicating a position of favor and strength.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/bethlehem.htm">Bethlehem</a></b><br>The place near where Rachel dies and is buried, later becoming significant as the birthplace of King David and Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_naming.htm">The Power of Naming</a></b><br>Names in the Bible often reflect character or destiny. Rachel's choice of Ben-oni reflects her immediate sorrow, while Jacob's renaming to Benjamin reflects hope and future strength. Consider how we name and frame our circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_through_faith.htm">Transformation Through Faith</a></b><br>Jacob's decision to rename his son demonstrates a shift from focusing on immediate pain to embracing God's promises. In our lives, we can choose to see beyond our current struggles to God's greater plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_of_faith.htm">Legacy of Faith</a></b><br>Rachel's death and Jacob's response remind us of the importance of leaving a legacy of faith and hope for future generations, even in times of personal loss.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_suffering.htm">God's Sovereignty in Suffering</a></b><br>Rachel's death is a reminder of the reality of suffering, yet God's purposes prevail. Trusting in God's sovereignty can bring peace amidst life's trials.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_35.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 35</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_benjamin_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Benjamin in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_tribe_of_benjamin.htm">What is the Tribe of Benjamin?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_work.htm">Who are the Sons of Jacob?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_the_sons_of_jacob.htm">Who are the Sons of Jacob?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/35.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) <span class= "bld">Ben-oni . . . Benjamin.</span>--Rachel, in her dying moments, names her child <span class= "ital">the son of my sorrow; </span>for though <span class= "ital">on </span>has a double meaning, and is translated <span class= "ital">strength </span>in <a href="/genesis/49-3.htm" title="Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:">Genesis 49:3</a>, yet, doubtless, her feeling was that the life of her offspring was purchased by her own pain and death. Jacob's name, "son of the right hand," was probably given not merely that the child might-bear no ill-omened title, but to mark his sense of the value and preciousness of his last born son. Abravanel well remarks that earthly happiness is never perfect, and that the receiving of Divine revelations made no difference to Jacob's earthly lot. God had just solemnly appeared to him, and he is on his last journey, within two days' easy march of Hebron, when he loses the wife whom he so loved. For more than forty years he had been an exile from his home; he was now close to it, but may never welcome there the one for whom he had so deep and lasting an affection.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/35.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing</span>, - literally, <span class="accented">in the</span> <span class="accented">departing of her soul</span>; not into annihilation, but into another (a disembodied) state of existence (<span class="accented">vide Genesis</span> 25:3) - <span class="cmt_word">for she died</span> (a pathetic commentary on <a href="/genesis/30-1.htm">Genesis 30:1</a>), that she called his name Ben-oni ("son of my sorrow," as a memorial of her anguish in bearing him, and of her death because of him): <span class="cmt_word">but his father called him Benjamin</span> - "son of my right hand;" either "the son of my strength" (Clericus, Rosenmüller,. Murphy), or "the son of my happiness or good fortune" (Gesenius, Keil, Kalisch), with allusion to Jacob's now possessing twelve sons; or as expressive of Jacob's unwillingness to see a bad omen in the birth of Rachel's child (Candlish); or "the son of my days," <span class="accented">i.e.</span> of my old age (Samaritan), an interpretation which Lunge pasaes with a mere allusion, but which Kalisch justly pronounces not so absurd as is often asserted (cf. <a href="/genesis/44-20.htm">Genesis 44:20</a>); or "the son of my affection" (Ainsworth; cf. <a href="/genesis/50-18.htm">Genesis 50:18</a>) <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/35-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְהִ֞י</span> <span class="translit">(way·hî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with her last breath—</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּצֵ֤את</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṣêṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">she was dying—</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵ֔תָה</span> <span class="translit">(mê·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><br /><span class="word">she named</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּקְרָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tiq·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him Ben-oni.</span><br /><span class="heb">אוֹנִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·w·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1126.htm">Strong's 1126: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ben-oni -- 'son of my sorrow', Rachel's name for Benjamin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">But his father</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאָבִ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ā·ḇîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> </span><span class="str2">Father</span><br /><br /><span class="word">called</span><br /><span class="heb">קָֽרָא־</span> <span class="translit">(qā·rā-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him</span><br /><span class="heb">ל֥וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> </span><span class="str2"></span><br /><br /><span class="word">Benjamin.</span><br /><span class="heb">בִנְיָמִֽין׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḇin·yā·mîn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/35-18.htm">Genesis 35:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/35-18.htm">Genesis 35:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/35-18.htm">Genesis 35:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/35-18.htm">Genesis 35:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/35-18.htm">Genesis 35:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/35-18.htm">Genesis 35:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/35-18.htm">Genesis 35:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/35-18.htm">Genesis 35:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/35-18.htm">Genesis 35:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/35-18.htm">Genesis 35:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/35-18.htm">OT Law: Genesis 35:18 It happened as her soul was departing (Gen. 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