Genesis 1:5

1:5 God called the light “day” and the darkness “night.” There was evening, and there was morning, marking the first day.

Genesis 19:22

19:22 Run there quickly, for I cannot do anything until you arrive there.” (This incident explains why the town was called Zoar.)

Genesis 25:30

25:30 So Esau said to Jacob, “Feed me some of the red stuff – yes, this red stuff – because I’m starving!” (That is why he was also called Edom.)

Genesis 31:48

31:48 Laban said, “This pile of stones is a witness of our agreement today.” That is why it was called Galeed.

Genesis 33:17

33:17 But Jacob traveled to Succoth where he built himself a house and made shelters for his livestock. That is why the place was called Succoth.

Genesis 35:18

35:18 With her dying breath, she named him Ben-Oni. But his father called him Benjamin instead.