Genesis 30:19
Genesis 30:19 in Multiple Translations
Again Leah conceived and bore a sixth son to Jacob.
And Leah conceived again, and bare Jacob the sixth son.
And Leah conceived again, and bare a sixth son to Jacob.
And again Leah became with child, and she gave Jacob a sixth son.
Then Leah became pregnant again and had a sixth son for Jacob.
After, Leah conceiued againe, and bare Iaakob the sixt sonne.
And conceive again doth Leah, and she beareth a sixth son to Jacob,
Leah conceived again, and bore a sixth son to Jacob.
And Leah conceived again, and bore Jacob the sixth son.
And Lia conceived again, and bore the sixth son,
Leah became pregnant again and bore a sixth son for Jacob.
Later on, Leah had another baby boy, so Jacob had another son. He was son number 6 for Leah.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 30:19
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Genesis 30:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תַּ֤הַר
עוֹד֙
לֵאָ֔ה
וַ/תֵּ֥לֶד
בֵּן
שִׁשִּׁ֖י
לְּ/יַעֲקֹֽב
וַ/תַּ֤הַר
hârâh
H2029
to conceive
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
עוֹד֙
ʻôwd
H5750
still
Adv
לֵאָ֔ה
Lêʼâh
H3812
Leah
N-proper
וַ/תֵּ֥לֶד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
בֵּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
שִׁשִּׁ֖י
shishshîy
H8345
sixth
Adj
לְּ/יַעֲקֹֽב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 30:19
וַ/תַּ֤הַר
hârâh
H2029
"to conceive"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
To conceive or become pregnant, as seen in the story of Sarah and Abraham in Genesis 17, where Sarah conceives Isaac in her old age. This word is used to describe the miracle of birth and new life.
Definition: 1) to conceive, become pregnant, bear, be with child, be conceived, progenitor 1a)(Qal) to conceive, become pregnant 1b) (Pual) to be conceived 1c) (Poel) to conceive, contrive, devise
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: been, be with child, conceive, progenitor. See also: Genesis 4:1; Numbers 11:12; Psalms 7:15.
עוֹד֙
ʻôwd
H5750
"still"
Adv
The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.
Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)
Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.
לֵאָ֔ה
Lêʼâh
H3812
"Leah"
N-proper
Leah was the first wife of Jacob, daughter of Laban, and mother of many tribes of Israel, including Reuben and Judah, as told in Genesis 29:16.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.16; daughter of: Laban (H3837A); sister of: Rachel (H7354); married to Israel (H3478); mother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783) § Leah = "weary" daughter of Laban, first wife of Jacob, and mother of Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, and Dinah
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: Leah. See also: Genesis 29:16; Genesis 30:18; Ruth 4:11.
וַ/תֵּ֥לֶד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
בֵּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
שִׁשִּׁ֖י
shishshîy
H8345
"sixth"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means sixth, like the sixth day of the week. It is used to describe order or sequence, as seen in Genesis 1:31. This word helps us understand time and patterns in the biblical account.
Definition: 1) sixth 1a) sixth (ordinal number) 1b) sixth (as fraction)
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: sixth (part). See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Chronicles 12:12; Haggai 1:15.
לְּ/יַעֲקֹֽב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
Prep | N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
Study Notes — Genesis 30:19
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Context — Issachar, Zebulun, and Dinah
17And God listened to Leah, and she conceived and bore a fifth son to Jacob.
18Then Leah said, “God has rewarded me for giving my maidservant to my husband.” So she named him Issachar.
19Again Leah conceived and bore a sixth son to Jacob.
20“God has given me a good gift,” she said. “This time my husband will honor me, because I have borne him six sons.” And she named him Zebulun. 21After that, Leah gave birth to a daughter and named her Dinah.Genesis 30:19 Summary
This verse tells us that Leah, Jacob's wife, had another son, which shows that God was still working in her life and blessing her with children. This is a reminder that God is always in control and cares about every aspect of our lives, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Psalm 138:8. We can trust that God is working everything out for our good, even when we don't understand what's happening, just like Leah trusted God in her situation. By looking at Leah's story, we can see that God is a God of faithfulness and love, who desires to bless and care for His people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Bible mention the birth of each son to Jacob?
The Bible mentions the birth of each son to Jacob to emphasize God's faithfulness and sovereignty in the lives of His people, as seen in Genesis 30:19 and Genesis 29:31. This also highlights the importance of family and lineage in biblical times.
What is the significance of Leah conceiving again after previously being barren?
Leah's ability to conceive again after being barren demonstrates God's power and mercy, as seen in Genesis 30:17 and Genesis 30:19. This also shows that God is the giver of life and fertility, as stated in Psalm 127:3.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of Jacob and his family?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of Jacob's life, highlighting his relationships with his wives and children, as seen in Genesis 29-31. It also sets the stage for the future interactions and conflicts between Jacob's sons, as seen in Genesis 37 and beyond.
What can we learn from Leah's experience of bearing multiple sons?
We can learn about God's faithfulness and provision from Leah's experience, as well as the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty, as seen in Genesis 30:19 and Romans 8:28.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's character and His involvement in the lives of His people?
- How does Leah's experience of bearing multiple sons relate to my own life and circumstances?
- What can I learn from the way God works in the lives of those around me, just as He worked in the life of Leah?
- In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty and faithfulness, just as Leah did in her situation?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 30:19
And Leah conceived again,.... For bearing children Jacob took more to her, and more frequently attended her apartment and bed: and bare Jacob a sixth son; the sixth by her, but the tenth by her and his two maids.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 30:19
And Leah conceived again, and bare Jacob the sixth son. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 30:19
OTHER OF LEAH, Genesis 30:14-21. Reuben went — He was now a boy of four or five years. Mandrakes γεγΰιν, dudhaim, love-apples, a fruit, as appears from this context, believed to have the power of promoting conception.