Genesis 35:18
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
18 With her last breath—for she was at the point of death—she named him Ben-oni;[a] but his father named him Benjamin.
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- 35:18 Ben-oni: means either “son of my vigor” or, more likely in the context, “son of affliction.” Benjamin: “son of the right hand,” meaning a son who is his father’s help and support.
Genesis 35:18
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)
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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