Genesis 30:5
Genesis 30:5 in Multiple Translations
and Bilhah conceived and bore him a son.
And Bilhah conceived, and bare Jacob a son.
And Bilhah conceived, and bare Jacob a son.
And Bilhah became with child, and gave birth to a son.
Bilhah became pregnant and had a son for Jacob.
So Bilhah conceiued and bare Iaakob a sonne.
and Bilhah conceiveth, and beareth to Jacob a son,
Bilhah conceived, and bore Jacob a son.
And Bilhah conceived, and bore Jacob a son.
When her husband had gone in unto her, conceived and bore a son.
She became pregnant and bore Jacob a son.
Then Bilhah had a baby boy. He was another son for Jacob.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 30:5
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Genesis 30:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תַּ֣הַר
בִּלְהָ֔ה
וַ/תֵּ֥לֶד
לְ/יַעֲקֹ֖ב
בֵּֽן
וַ/תַּ֣הַר
hârâh
H2029
to conceive
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
בִּלְהָ֔ה
Bilhâh
H1090
Bilhah
N-proper
וַ/תֵּ֥לֶד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
לְ/יַעֲקֹ֖ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
Prep | N-proper
בֵּֽן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 30:5
וַ/תַּ֣הַר
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.
בִּלְהָ֔ה
Bilhâh
H1090
"Bilhah"
N-proper
Bilhah was a concubine of Jacob and also the name of a place in Palestine, meaning troubled. She appears in Genesis 29-30. Bilhah was given to Jacob by his wife Rachel.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.29; married to Israel (H3478); mother of: Dan (H1835H) and Naphtali (H5321) § Bilhah = "troubled" Rachel's handmaid whom she gave to Jacob as a concubine, mother to two of Jacob's children, Dan and Naphtali
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Bilhah. See also: Genesis 29:29; Genesis 35:22; 1 Chronicles 7:13.
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.
לְ/יַעֲקֹ֖ב
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.
בֵּֽן
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.
Study Notes — Genesis 30:5
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Context — Dan and Naphtali
3Then she said, “Here is my maidservant Bilhah. Sleep with her, that she may bear children for me, so that through her I too can build a family.”
4So Rachel gave Jacob her servant Bilhah as a wife, and he slept with her,
5and Bilhah conceived and bore him a son.
6Then Rachel said, “God has vindicated me; He has heard my plea and given me a son.” So she named him Dan. 7And Rachel’s servant Bilhah conceived again and bore Jacob a second son.Genesis 30:5 Summary
In Genesis 30:5, we see that Bilhah, Rachel's servant, conceives and bears a son for Jacob. This shows us that God is working in the lives of the people in the story, even when they make mistakes or have imperfect plans, as seen in Genesis 30:3-4. We can learn to trust God's sovereignty in our lives, just like Bilhah did, and have faith that He is working everything out for our good (Romans 8:28). By trusting in God's plan, we can have peace and contentment, even in difficult circumstances, as seen in Philippians 4:11-12.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of Bilhah conceiving and bearing a son in Genesis 30:5?
This event is significant because it shows how God is working in the lives of the characters, even in the midst of their imperfect decisions, as seen in Genesis 30:3-4, and it ultimately points to God's sovereignty and plan for His people, as stated in Romans 8:28.
Why did Rachel give her servant Bilhah to Jacob as a wife?
Rachel gave Bilhah to Jacob as a wife because she was unable to conceive and wanted to build a family through her servant, as mentioned in Genesis 30:3, which was a common practice in that culture, as seen in Genesis 16:1-4.
How does this verse relate to the broader story of Genesis?
This verse is part of the story of Jacob and his wives, which is a key part of the book of Genesis and sets the stage for the rest of the biblical narrative, including the story of the twelve tribes of Israel, as seen in Genesis 49:1-28.
What can we learn from Bilhah's role in this story?
Bilhah's role in this story teaches us about the importance of faithfulness and obedience, even in difficult circumstances, as seen in her willingness to serve Rachel and bear children for her, as mentioned in Genesis 30:4-5, and ultimately points to the faithfulness of God, as stated in Hebrews 11:11.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can trust God's sovereignty in my life, even when things don't seem to be going as planned?
- How can I learn to be content with my circumstances, like Bilhah, and trust that God is working everything out for my good?
- What are some ways that I can show faithfulness and obedience to God, even in difficult circumstances?
- How can I trust that God is working in the lives of those around me, even if I don't see immediate results?
- What are some ways that I can prioritize my relationship with God and trust in His plan for my life?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 30:5
And Bilhah conceived, and bare Jacob a son. This was so far countenanced by the Lord, that he blessed her with conception, and Jacob with a son by her.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 30:5
And Bilhah conceived, and bare Jacob a son. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 30:5
Genesis 30:5 And Bilhah conceived, and bare Jacob a son.Ver. 5. And bare Jacob a son.] Whom Rachel might adopt, and dandle "on her knees," as Genesis 30:3.