Strong's Lexicon Ben-oni: Son of My Sorrow Original Word: בֶּן־אוֹנִי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words "בֵּן" (ben), meaning "son," and "אוֹן" (on), meaning "sorrow" or "strength." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Ben-oni, as it is a specific Hebrew name. However, the concept of sorrow or grief can be related to Greek words such as "λύπη" (lypē - Strong's G3077), meaning sorrow or grief. Usage: The name "Ben-oni" is used in the Bible to refer to the son of Jacob and Rachel. Rachel names her son Ben-oni as she is dying during childbirth, expressing her sorrow and pain. However, Jacob later renames him Benjamin, meaning "Son of the Right Hand" or "Son of the South." Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names were often given to reflect circumstances surrounding a birth or to convey a prophetic message about the child's future. Rachel's choice of the name Ben-oni reflects the deep sorrow and anguish she experienced during childbirth, which ultimately led to her death. The renaming by Jacob to Benjamin signifies a shift from sorrow to a more positive and hopeful future for the child. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ben and aven Definition "son of my sorrow," Rachel's name for Benjamin NASB Translation Ben-oni (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בֶּןאֿוֺנִ֑י proper name, masculine (son of my sorrow) Rachel's name for Benjamin (compare below) Genesis 35:18. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ben-oni From ben and 'aven; son of my sorrow; Ben-Oni, the original name of Benjamin -- Ben-oni. see HEBREW ben see HEBREW 'aven Forms and Transliterations אוֹנִ֑י אוני ’ō·w·nî ’ōwnî oNiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 35:18 HEB: שְׁמ֖וֹ בֶּן־ אוֹנִ֑י וְאָבִ֖יו קָֽרָא־ NAS: that she named him Ben-oni; but his father KJV: his name Benoni: but his father INT: called his name Ben-oni his father called 1 Occurrence |
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