Genesis 30:7
Genesis 30:7 in Multiple Translations
And Rachel’s servant Bilhah conceived again and bore Jacob a second son.
And Bilhah Rachel’s maid conceived again, and bare Jacob a second son.
And Bilhah Rachel’s handmaid conceived again, and bare Jacob a second son.
And again Bilhah, Rachel's servant, was with child, and gave birth to a second son.
Rachel's personal maid Bilhah became pregnant again and had a second son for Jacob.
And Bilhah Rahels maide coceiued againe, and bare Iaakob the second sonne.
And Bilhah, Rachel's maid-servant, conceiveth again, and beareth a second son to Jacob,
Bilhah, Rachel’s servant, conceived again, and bore Jacob a second son.
And Bilhah, Rachel's maid, conceived again, and bore Jacob a second son.
And again Bala conceived and bore another,
Later, Rachel’s slave Bilhah became pregnant again and gave birth to another son for Jacob.
Later on, Jacob and Bilhah slept together again, like married people do. Then Bilhah had another baby boy. He was the 2nd son that she had for Jacob.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 30:7
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Genesis 30:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תַּ֣הַר
ע֔וֹד
וַ/תֵּ֕לֶד
בִּלְהָ֖ה
שִׁפְחַ֣ת
רָחֵ֑ל
בֵּ֥ן
שֵׁנִ֖י
לְ/יַעֲקֹֽב
וַ/תַּ֣הַר
hârâh
H2029
to conceive
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
ע֔וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
still
Adv
וַ/תֵּ֕לֶד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
בִּלְהָ֖ה
Bilhâh
H1090
Bilhah
N-proper
שִׁפְחַ֣ת
shiphchâh
H8198
maidservant
N-fs
רָחֵ֑ל
Râchêl
H7354
Rachel
N-proper
בֵּ֥ן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
שֵׁנִ֖י
shênîy
H8145
second
Adj
לְ/יַעֲקֹֽב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 30:7
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.
ע֔וֹד
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.
וַ/תֵּ֕לֶד
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.
בִּלְהָ֖ה
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.
שִׁפְחַ֣ת
shiphchâh
H8198
"maidservant"
N-fs
A shiphchah was a female slave or servant in a household, often belonging to a mistress. This term is used to describe a lowly position, and is sometimes used as a term of humility or respect.
Definition: 1) maid, maid-servant, slavegirl 1a) maid, maid-servant (as belonging to a mistress) 1b) of address, speaker, humility (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 58 OT verses. KJV: (bond-, hand-) maid(-en, -servant), wench, bondwoman, womanservant. See also: Genesis 12:16; Ruth 2:13; Psalms 123:2.
רָחֵ֑ל
Râchêl
H7354
"Rachel"
N-proper
Rachel was a wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. Her name means ewe, and she is an important figure in the book of Genesis, where her story is told in detail.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.29.6; daughter of: Laban (H3837A); sister of: Leah (H3812); married to Israel (H3478); mother of: Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144) Also named: Rhachēl (Ῥαχήλ "Rachel" G4478) § Rachel = "ewe" daughter of Laban, wife of Jacob, and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
Usage: Occurs in 44 OT verses. KJV: Rachel. See also: Genesis 29:6; Genesis 30:25; Jeremiah 31:15.
בֵּ֥ן
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.
שֵׁנִ֖י
shênîy
H8145
"second"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means second or again, like when Moses went up Mount Sinai a second time in Exodus 24:15-18. It can also mean another or something distinct.
Definition: 1) second 1a) second (the ordinal number) 1b) again (a second time) 1c) another, other (something as distinct from something else)
Usage: Occurs in 152 OT verses. KJV: again, either (of them), (an-) other, second (time). See also: Genesis 1:8; 1 Kings 6:1; Isaiah 11:11.
לְ/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 30:7
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Context — Dan and Naphtali
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.
8Then Rachel said, “In my great struggles, I have wrestled with my sister and won.” So she named him Naphtali. 9When Leah saw that she had stopped having children, she gave her servant Zilpah to Jacob as a wife.Genesis 30:7 Summary
[This verse tells us that Bilhah, Rachel's servant, had another baby boy for Jacob, which shows that God was still working in Jacob's family and blessing them with more children, as promised in Genesis 28:14. It also highlights the complex family dynamics at play, with multiple wives and servants having children, as seen in Genesis 29:30-31. We can learn from this verse to trust in God's sovereignty and timing, even when things don't seem to be going our way, and to have faith that He is working everything out for our good, as stated in Romans 8:28. By trusting in God's plan, we can find peace and contentment, even in difficult circumstances.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Rachel give her servant Bilhah to Jacob as a wife?
Rachel gave her servant Bilhah to Jacob as a wife because she was unable to conceive and wanted to build a family through her servant, as seen in Genesis 30:3-4, a common practice in ancient times.
What is the significance of Bilhah conceiving again and bearing Jacob a second son?
The significance of Bilhah conceiving again and bearing Jacob a second son is that it shows God's continued blessing on Jacob's family, even through his servants, as stated in Genesis 30:7, and highlights the theme of God's sovereignty in the lives of His people, as seen in Genesis 25:23.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of Jacob and his family?
This verse is part of the larger story of Jacob and his family, showing how God is working out His plan to build a nation through Jacob, as promised in Genesis 28:13-15, and how the family dynamics and relationships are unfolding, as seen in Genesis 29:30-31 and Genesis 30:1-24.
What can we learn from Rachel's actions and attitudes in this verse?
We can learn from Rachel's actions and attitudes that she was desperate for children and willing to take matters into her own hands, but also that God is the one who ultimately gives and takes away, as stated in Genesis 30:2 and 1 Samuel 1:5-6, and that we should trust in His sovereignty and timing.
Reflection Questions
- How do I respond when God seems to be blessing others around me, but not me?
- What are some ways I can trust in God's sovereignty and timing, even when things don't seem to be going my way?
- How can I learn from Rachel's mistakes and trust in God's plan for my life, rather than trying to take control?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of faith and patience in my own life, and how can I apply that to my current circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 30:7
And Bilhah, Rachel's maid, conceived again,.... Soon after the birth of her first child: and bare Jacob a second son; this was his sixth son, but the second by Bilhah.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 30:7
And Bilhah Rachel's maid conceived again, and bare Jacob a second son. No JFB commentary on this verse.