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14 And Jacob set up (A)a pillar in the place where He had spoken with him, a pillar of stone, and he poured out a drink offering on it; he also poured oil on it. 15 So Jacob named the place where God had spoken with him, [a](B)Bethel.

16 Then they journeyed from Bethel; and there was still some distance to go to (C)Ephrath, and Rachel gave birth, and she [b]suffered severely in her labor.

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  1. Genesis 35:15 Lit the house of God
  2. Genesis 35:16 Lit had difficulty in her giving birth

14 Jacob set up a stone pillar(A) at the place where God had talked with him, and he poured out a drink offering(B) on it; he also poured oil on it.(C) 15 Jacob called the place where God had talked with him Bethel.[a](D)

The Deaths of Rachel and Isaac(E)

16 Then they moved on from Bethel. While they were still some distance from Ephrath,(F) Rachel(G) began to give birth and had great difficulty.

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  1. Genesis 35:15 Bethel means house of God.