Genesis 35:18
“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.”
Genesis 35:18 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- 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.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- 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.
- DARBYDarby
- And it came to pass as her soul was departing for she died that she called his name Benoni; but his father called him Benjamin.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- It happened, as her soul was departing (for she died), that she named him Benoni, but his father named him Benjamin.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- 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;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- As her soul was departing (for she died), she named him Benoni, but his father called him Benjamin.
Context: Genesis 35
16And they journeyed from Bethel; and there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labour.
17And it came to pass, when she was in hard labour, that the midwife said unto her, Fear not; thou shalt have this son also.
18And 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.
19And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Bethlehem.
20And Jacob set a pillar upon her grave: that is the pillar of Rachel's grave unto this day.
About Genesis 35: Jacob's Return to Bethel
God tells Jacob to move to Bethel and to get rid of foreign gods. Jacob renames the place Bethel and builds an altar to God.
Commentary
Genesis 35 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Genesis, as it marks a major transition in the life of Jacob. After a tumultuous period of conflict and deception, Jacob is finally reconciled with his brother Esau and is ready to move on with his life.