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Genesis 35:18-20
The Message
Genesis 35:18-20
The Message
18 With her last breath, for she was now dying, she named him Ben-oni (Son-of-My-Pain), but his father named him Ben-jamin (Son-of-Good-Fortune).
19-20 Rachel died and was buried on the road to Ephrath, that is, Bethlehem. Jacob set up a pillar to mark her grave. It is still there today, “Rachel’s Grave Stone.”
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Genesis 35:18-20
New International Version
Genesis 35:18-20
New International Version
18 As she breathed her last—for she was dying—she named her son Ben-Oni.[a](A) But his father named him Benjamin.[b](B)
19 So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath(C) (that is, Bethlehem(D)). 20 Over her tomb Jacob set up a pillar, and to this day(E) that pillar marks Rachel’s tomb.(F)
Footnotes
- Genesis 35:18 Ben-Oni means son of my trouble.
- Genesis 35:18 Benjamin means son of my right hand.
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