Genesis 35:19
“And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Bethlehem.”
Genesis 35:19 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Bethlehem.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- So Rachel died, and was buried in the highway that leadeth to Ephrata, that is Bethlehem.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath (the same is Beth-lehem).
- DARBYDarby
- And Rachel died, and was buried on the way to Ephrath, which is Bethlehem.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath (the same is Bethlehem).
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and Rachel dieth, and is buried in the way to Ephratha, which is Bethlehem,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath, which is Bethlehem.
Context: Genesis 35
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.
21And Israel journeyed, and spread his tent beyond the tower of Edar.
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.