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As her soul was departing (for she died), she named him Benoni, but his father named him Benjamin.
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Verse 18. That is. These etymologies are given by S. Jerom. D.—Right hand, (jemini) as he is often styled in Scripture. Jamin has the same meaning; though it may also signify of the south, with respect to Bethel and Sichem; or of days and old age. Calmet. 44:20. 1. Calmet. Jacob chooses to give his son a more auspicious name; as the other would have reminded him too sensibly of his loss. Bible.
“Benoni” means “son of my trouble”.
“Benjamin” means “son of my right hand”.
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