Genesis 30:5

5 And Bilhah conceived, and bare Jacob a son.

Genesis 30:5 Meaning and Commentary

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.

Genesis 30:5 In-Context

3 And she said, Behold, my maid Bilhah, go in unto her; that she may bear upon my knees, and I also may obtain children by her.

4 And she gave him Bilhah her handmaid to wife: and Jacob went in unto her.

5 And Bilhah conceived, and bare Jacob a son.

6 And Rachel said, God hath judged me, and hath also heard my voice, and hath given me a son: therefore called she his name Dan.

7 And Bilhah Rachel's handmaid conceived again, and bare Jacob a second son.