Genesis 35:19
Genesis 35:19 in Multiple Translations
So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem).
And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Beth-lehem.
And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath (the same is Beth-lehem).
So Rachel came to her end and was put to rest on the road to Ephrath (which is Beth-lehem).
Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (also known as Bethlehem).
Thus died Rahel, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Beth-lehem.
and Rachel dieth, and is buried in the way to Ephratha, which [is] Bethlehem,
Rachel died, and was buried on the way to Ephrath (also called Bethlehem).
And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Beth-lehem.
So Rachel died, and was buried in the highway that leadeth to Ephrata, this is Bethlehem.
After Rachel died, she was buried alongside the road to Ephrath, which is now called Bethlehem.
That’s how Rachel died. Then Jacob’s mob buried her near the road that goes to the town called Efrath. Another name for Efrath is Bethlehem.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 35:19
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Genesis 35:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תָּ֖מָת
רָחֵ֑ל
וַ/תִּקָּבֵר֙
בְּ/דֶ֣רֶךְ
אֶפְרָ֔תָה
הִ֖וא
בֵּ֥ית
לָֽחֶם
וַ/תָּ֖מָת
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
רָחֵ֑ל
Râchêl
H7354
Rachel
N-proper
וַ/תִּקָּבֵר֙
qâbar
H6912
to bury
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3fs
בְּ/דֶ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
way
Prep | N-cs
אֶפְרָ֔תָה
ʼEphrâth
H672
Ephrath
N-proper
הִ֖וא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
בֵּ֥ית
Bêyth Lechem
H1035
Bethlehem
N-proper
לָֽחֶם
Bêyth Lechem
H1035
Bethlehem
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 35:19
וַ/תָּ֖מָת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
רָחֵ֑ל
Râchêl
H7354
"Rachel"
N-proper
Rachel was a wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. Her name means ewe, and she is an important figure in the book of Genesis, where her story is told in detail.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.6; daughter of: Laban (H3837A); sister of: Leah (H3812); married to Israel (H3478); mother of: Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144) Also named: Rhachēl (Ῥαχήλ "Rachel" G4478) § Rachel = "ewe" daughter of Laban, wife of Jacob, and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: Rachel. See also: Genesis 29:6; Genesis 30:25; Jeremiah 31:15.
וַ/תִּקָּבֵר֙
qâbar
H6912
"to bury"
Conj | V-Niphal-ConsecImperf-3fs
To bury means to inter or lay someone to rest, often in a grave or tomb. This word is used throughout the Bible to describe the act of burying the dead, and is translated as bury in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to bury 1a) (Qal) to bury 1b) (Niphal) to be buried 1c) (Piel) to bury, bury (in masses) 1d) (Pual) to be buried
Usage: Occurs in 122 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] in any wise, bury(-ier). See also: Genesis 15:15; 1 Kings 14:31; Psalms 79:3.
בְּ/דֶ֣רֶךְ
derek
H1870
"way"
Prep | N-cs
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
אֶפְרָ֔תָה
ʼEphrâth
H672
"Ephrath"
N-proper
Ephrath is another name for the city of Bethlehem, which means 'place of fruitfulness'. It is mentioned in Psalm 132:6 and is also the name of an Israelite woman. The city is significant in the Bible as the birthplace of Jesus.
Definition: Ephrath or Ephratah = "ash-heap: place of fruitfulness" Another name of bet le.chem (בֵּית לֶ֫חֶם "Bethlehem" H1035G)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: once (Psalm 132:6) perhaps for Ephraim; also of an Israelitish woman; Ephrath, Ephratah. See also: Genesis 35:16; 1 Chronicles 2:19; Psalms 132:6.
הִ֖וא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
בֵּ֥ית
Bêyth Lechem
H1035
"Bethlehem"
N-proper
Beth-lehem means house of bread, a place in Zebulun. The name describes a location known for its food production, later becoming famous as Jesus' birthplace in the New Testament.
Definition: § Beth-lehem = "house of bread (food)" a place in Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Bethlehem. See also: Genesis 35:19; 1 Samuel 17:15; Jeremiah 41:17.
לָֽחֶם
Bêyth Lechem
H1035
"Bethlehem"
N-proper
Beth-lehem means house of bread, a place in Zebulun. The name describes a location known for its food production, later becoming famous as Jesus' birthplace in the New Testament.
Definition: § Beth-lehem = "house of bread (food)" a place in Zebulun
Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: Bethlehem. See also: Genesis 35:19; 1 Samuel 17:15; Jeremiah 41:17.
Study Notes — Genesis 35:19
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- Context
- Cross References
- Genesis 35:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 35:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 35:19
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 35:19
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 35:19
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 35:19
- Sermons on Genesis 35:19
Context — Benjamin Born, Rachel Dies
17During her severe labor, the midwife said to her, “Do not be afraid, for you are having another son.”
18And with her last breath—for she was dying—she named him Ben-oni. But his father called him Benjamin.
19So Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath (that is, Bethlehem).
20Jacob set up a pillar on her grave; it marks Rachel’s tomb to this day. 21Israel again set out and pitched his tent beyond the Tower of Eder.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Micah 5:2 | But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel — One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. |
| 2 | Genesis 48:7 | Now as for me, when I was returning from Paddan, to my sorrow Rachel died along the way in the land of Canaan, some distance from Ephrath. So I buried her there beside the road to Ephrath” (that is, Bethlehem). |
| 3 | Ruth 4:11 | “We are witnesses,” said the elders and all the people at the gate. “May the LORD make the woman entering your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you be prosperous in Ephrathah and famous in Bethlehem. |
| 4 | Ruth 1:2 | The man’s name was Elimelech, his wife’s name was Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah, and they entered the land of Moab and settled there. |
| 5 | Matthew 2:6 | ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’ ” |
| 6 | Matthew 2:1 | After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, |
| 7 | Joshua 19:15 | It also included Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem. There were twelve cities, along with their villages. |
| 8 | Micah 6:2 | Hear, O mountains, the LORD’s indictment, you enduring foundations of the earth. For the LORD has a case against His people, and He will argue it against Israel: |
| 9 | Matthew 2:16–18 | When Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was filled with rage. Sending orders, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, according to the time he had learned from the Magi. Then what was spoken through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: “A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” |
Genesis 35:19 Summary
Genesis 35:19 tells us that Rachel died and was buried on the way to Ephrath, also known as Bethlehem. This verse reminds us that life can be fragile and unpredictable, but even in the midst of sorrow, God is still with us (as seen in Psalm 23:4 and Isaiah 43:2). Rachel's death also shows us the importance of cherishing the time we have with loved ones and trusting in God's plan, even when we don't understand. By looking to God in times of need, we can find comfort and strength, just like Jacob did after Rachel's death.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Rachel die in childbirth?
Rachel died in childbirth because of the difficulties and dangers associated with childbirth in her time, as seen in Genesis 35:17-18, where the midwife tries to comfort her during a severe labor.
What is the significance of Rachel being buried on the way to Ephrath, also known as Bethlehem?
The burial of Rachel on the way to Ephrath, or Bethlehem, is significant because it fulfills a prophecy and connects to the future of the Israelites, as seen in Genesis 48:7 and 1 Samuel 10:2.
How did Jacob honor Rachel's memory after her death?
Jacob honored Rachel's memory by setting up a pillar on her grave, as seen in Genesis 35:20, which became a lasting monument to her memory.
What can we learn from Rachel's death and burial?
We can learn from Rachel's death and burial that even in the midst of sorrow and loss, God is still working out His plan, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Psalm 34:18, which remind us of God's presence and care in our times of need.
Reflection Questions
- What does Rachel's death reveal about the fragility and beauty of human life, and how can we cherish the time we have with loved ones?
- How does Jacob's actions after Rachel's death demonstrate his love and devotion to her, and what can we learn from his example about honoring those we love?
- What role does faith play in the face of tragedy and loss, and how can we, like Jacob, trust in God's sovereignty even when we don't understand?
- In what ways can we, like the pillar Jacob set up, create lasting monuments to the memories of those we love, and what impact can these tributes have on our lives and the lives of others?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 35:19
And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which [is] Bethlehem.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 35:19
And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Bethlehem.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 35:19
In the way to Ephrath; not in the city, though that was near; for in ancient times their sepulchres were not in the places of resort, but in separated places, and out of cities. See .
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 35:19
Genesis 35:19 And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which [is] Bethlehem.Ver. 20. And Jacob set a pillar upon her grave.] To testify his love, and continue her remembrance. Dead friends may be lawfully thus honoured with monuments; modo vitetur luxus et superstitio. .
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 35:19
19. Ephrath (the same is Beth-lehem)] The words, “the same is Beth-lehem,” create a difficulty; they occur also in Genesis 48:7, and seem to be confirmed by Rth 4:11; Micah 5:2, “Bethlehem Ephrathah,” where the reference is to Bethlehem, S. of Jerusalem. But (1) judging from the present passage we should suppose that Rachel’s tomb was a little south of Bethel: (2) from Jeremiah 31:15 it would appear that Rachel’s death and burial were connected with Ramah, a place 5 miles north of Jerusalem: (3) from 1 Samuel 10:2 we learn that Rachel’s sepulchre is in the border of Benjamin, i.e. north of Jerusalem. There is clearly, therefore, a discrepancy. Perhaps two traditions were current respecting the sepulchre; one placing it near Ramah, on the borders of Benjamin, south of Bethel; the other placing it near Bethlehem, south of Jerusalem. The words, “the same is Beth-lehem,” look like a gloss, erroneously inserted into the text. “Ephrath,” by itself, was not an uncommon name. In all probability, if the words are an erroneous gloss, they are responsible for the Biblical discrepancy, and are accountable for the Christian tradition of Rachel’s tomb N. of Bethlehem.
Sermons on Genesis 35:19
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(Genesis) Genesis 48:7-13 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on a passage from the Bible, specifically Genesis 48. The passage describes the interaction between Jacob, Joseph, and Joseph's sons, Ephraim a |
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True Preparation for Christmas (Part 2) by Erlo Stegen | Erlo Stegen emphasizes the profound significance of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, a seemingly insignificant town that became the birthplace of the eternal Ruler. He explains that unde |
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Attributes of God (Series 2): The Eternity of God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of God in our lives. He mentions that God has been present since before the existence of communism, fascism, and modern inven |
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Country Preacher Who Came to Town by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the days of Jeroboam and the prosperity that came to the land. The people were living in luxury, lying on beds of ivory and eating the finest |
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Baptism and the Gospel by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker begins by emphasizing the importance of remembering what God has done for us. He then introduces the topic of the gospel and its significance. The speak |
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Midrash - Rabbi Jesus of Nazareth by Jacob Prasch | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the belief that God has a son. While acknowledging that God does not have a son in the sense of human procreation, the speaker argues that it |
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Life & Times of Jesus #01 by Jack Hibbs | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the different aspects of Christ and His role in eternity. The first week focuses on the wonderful news about Christ and eternity. The second |