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Genesis 35:14-16
New Catholic Bible
Genesis 35:14-16
New Catholic Bible
14 Jacob erected a pillar where God had spoken to him, a stone pillar upon which he poured a libation of oil. 15 Jacob called the place where God had spoken to him Bethel.
16 Jacob Endures Painful Times.[a] They then departed from Bethel. They were a short distance outside of Ephrath when Rachel went into labor and she suffered great distress.
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- Genesis 35:16 Rachel, Jacob’s preferred wife, dies while giving birth to a son; later, he learns that his eldest son Reuben has committed a grave outrage against him. Thus, Jacob continues to expiate his sin.
Genesis 35:14-16
New International Version
Genesis 35:14-16
New International Version
14 Jacob set up a stone pillar(A) at the place where God had talked with him, and he poured out a drink offering(B) on it; he also poured oil on it.(C) 15 Jacob called the place where God had talked with him Bethel.[a](D)
The Deaths of Rachel and Isaac(E)
16 Then they moved on from Bethel. While they were still some distance from Ephrath,(F) Rachel(G) began to give birth and had great difficulty.
Footnotes
- Genesis 35:15 Bethel means house of God.
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