Genesis 35:18

Translations

Modern

And with her last breath—for she was dying—she named him Ben-oni. But his father called him Benjamin.

Traditional

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.

Literal

And it came to pass, as her soul was departing—for she died—that she called his name Ben-oni. And his father called him Benjamin.

Latin

Egrediente autem anima præ dolore, et imminente jam morte, vocavit nomen filii sui Benomi, id est, Filius doloris mei: pater vero appellavit eum Benjamin, id est, Filius dextræ.

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English

And with her last breath—for she was dying—she named him Ben-oni. But his father called him Benjamin.

Notes

Genesis 35:18

Rachel felt that the name Ben-oni, meaning “son of my sorrow,” fit the moment. But Jacob did not want his son to carry such a sad name, so he changed it to Benjamin, meaning “son of my right hand.” In this way, Jacob changed a moment of sorrow into one of hope and gave his son a name that pointed to blessing and strength.

Genesis 35:16–20

Benjamin's birth completed the family. But it was a sad event because Rachel died during childbirth (see study note on 31:32).

Genesis 35:1–29

This chapter discusses God's promises, Jacob's vow, and how Jacob's sons continue the covenant. Deborah, Rachel, and Isaac died. This marked the end of an era and the story of Isaac's family (25:19–35:29).
They removed idols (35:1–4) and established pure worship (35:6–7). During this time, they needed to renew their faith so Jacob's sons could continue the covenant.

Theme notes and profiles

Jacob Rachel Symbolic Numbers

Events

Rachel dies giving birth to Benjaminc. 1739 BC

Related verses

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Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last.
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Acts 7:59
While they were stoning him, Stephen appealed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”
Luke 12:20
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1 Samuel 4:20–21
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Exodus 12:7
They are to take some of the blood and put it on the sides and tops of the doorframes of the houses where they eat the lambs.
Lamentations 2:12
They cry out to their mothers: “Where is the grain and wine?” as they faint like the wounded in the streets of the city, as their lives fade away in the arms of their mothers.
Genesis 44:27–31
And your servant my father said to us, ‘You know that my wife bore me two sons.
Genesis 42:4
But Jacob did not send Joseph’s brother Benjamin with his brothers, for he said, “I am afraid that harm might befall him.”
Psalm 80:17
Let Your hand be upon the man at Your right hand, on the son of man You have raised up for Yourself.
Genesis 30:1
When Rachel saw that she was not bearing any children for Jacob, she envied her sister. “Give me children, or I will die!” she said to Jacob.
Psalm 16:10
For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.

People

Benjamin: Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel

Glossary

Ben-Oni Benjamin (Person) Bethlehem Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Burial, Burial Customs Ebla Tablets El-Elohe-Israel Ephrath (Place) Genealogy Genesis, Book of Jacob Marriage, Marriage Customs Patriarchs, Period of the Rachel Ramah

Topics

Ben-Oni: Name Given to Benjamin by Rachel As She Was Dying (During the Birth Process) Benjamin: Son of Jacob by Rachel Children were Named: from Circumstances Connected with Their Birth Jacob: Descendants of Jacob: Journeys to Ephrath Rachel: Her Death and Burial Rachel: Later Productiveness of; Becomes the Mother of Benjamin Tribe of Benjamin: Descended from Jacob's Twelfth Son

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