Genesis 29:31–35

Jacob’s Children

31 When the LORD saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb, but Rachel was barren. 32 And Leah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben,¹ for she said, “Because the LORD has looked upon my affliction; for now my husband will love me.” 33 She conceived again and bore a son, and said, “Because the LORD has heard that I am hated, he has given me this son also.” And she called his name Simeon.² 34 Again she conceived and bore a son, and said, “Now this time my husband will be attached to me, because I have borne him three sons.” Therefore his name was called Levi.³ 35 And she conceived again and bore a son, and said, “This time I will praise the LORD.” Therefore she called his name Judah.⁴ Then she ceased bearing.

Footnotes

[1] 29:32 Reuben means See, a son
[2] 29:33 Simeon sounds like the Hebrew for heard
[3] 29:34 Levi sounds like the Hebrew for attached
[4] 29:35 Judah sounds like the Hebrew for praise

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