Genesis 35:17 kjva — And it came to pass, when she was in hard labour, that the midwife said unto her, Fear not; thou shalt have this son al…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And it came to pass, when she was in hard labour, that the midwife said unto her, Fear not; thou shalt have this son also."

— Genesis 35:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Genesis 35 — Context

14

And Jacob set up a pillar in the place where he talked with him, even a pillar of stone: and he poured a drink offering thereon, and he poured oil thereon.

15

And Jacob called the name of the place where God spake with him, Beth–el.

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And they journeyed from Beth–el; and there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labour.

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And it came to pass, when she was in hard labour, that the midwife said unto her, Fear not; thou shalt have this son also.

18

And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Ben–oni: but his father called him Benjamin.

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And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Beth–lehem.

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And Jacob set a pillar upon her grave: that is the pillar of Rachel’s grave unto this day.

Genesis 35:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 35:17 say?
Genesis 35:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And it came to pass, when she was in hard labour, that the midwife said unto her, Fear not; thou shalt have this son also.”
Where is Genesis 35:17 in the Bible?
Genesis 35:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 35, verse 17.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 35:17.
What translation should I read Genesis 35:17 in?
Genesis 35:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 35:17?
Genesis 35:17 reads (KJVA): “And it came to pass, when she was in hard labour, that the midwife said unto her, Fear not; thou shalt have this son also.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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