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What does Genesis 30:5 mean?
"Bilhah conceived, and bore Jacob a son."
— Genesis 30:5 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
Jacob’s anger burned against Rachel, and he said, “Am I in God’s place, who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?”
She said, “Behold, my maid Bilhah. Go in to her, that she may bear on my knees, and I also may obtain children by her.”
She gave him Bilhah her servant as wife, and Jacob went in to her.
Bilhah conceived, and bore Jacob a son.
Rachel said, “God has judged me, and has also heard my voice, and has given me a son.” Therefore called she his name Dan.
Bilhah, Rachel’s servant, conceived again, and bore Jacob a second son.
Rachel said, “I have wrestled with my sister with mighty wrestlings, and have prevailed.” She named him Naphtali.
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