Benjamin is Jacob's last child. Rachel died in childbirth, but not before naming him Ben-Oni - the son of my sorrow.

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Despite Jacob's immense sadness at Rachel's death, he did not accept that name and calls him Benjamin, the son of his right hand, his strength!

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Genesis 35:18 - Rachel was about to die, but with her last breath she named the baby Ben-oni (which means “son of my sorrow”).

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The baby’s father, however, called him Benjamin (which means “son of my right hand”).

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The name is as an expression of hope rather than fear.

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The words “right hand” has significant meaning in the bible. The right hand is the hand of authority, strength and power.

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Exodus 15:6 - “Your right hand, O LORD, is glorious in power. Your right hand, O LORD, smashes the enemy.

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David describes the right-hand authority.

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Psalm 110:1 - The LORD said to my Lord: "Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet."

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Finally, we understand perfectly the picture at the Gospel.

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Luke 22:69 - But from now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the mighty God.

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Confirming the all power was given to Yeshua in Heaven, and on earth.

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When we are sons of the right hand, we receive power and authority!