Genesis 29:32-34

32 Leah conceived and bore a son and named * him Reuben, for she said, "Because the LORD has 1seen my affliction; surely now my husband will love me."
33 Then she conceived again and bore a son and said, "2Because the LORD has heard that I am unloved, He has therefore given me this son also." So she named * him Simeon.
34 She conceived again and bore a son and said, "Now this time my husband will become attached to me, because I have borne him three sons." Therefore * he was named * 3Levi.

Genesis 29:32-34 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO GENESIS 29

This chapter informs us of Jacob's coming to a well near Haran, where meeting with some shepherds he inquires after Laban, Ge 29:1-8; and there also with Rachel his daughter, the shepherds made known to him, and acquainted her who he was, Ge 29:9-12; upon which she ran to her father, and told him who was at the well, who went forth and brought him to his house, and kindly entertained him, Ge 29:13,14; with whom he agreed to stay and serve seven years for Rachel his daughter, Ge 29:15-20; at the end of which Jacob demands his wife, but instead of Rachel, Leah was brought to him as his wife, Ge 29:21-25; which being discovered, and complained of, it was proposed he should have Rachel also, provided he would serve yet seven years more, to which he agreed, Ge 29:26-30; and the chapter is concluded with an account of four sons being born to Jacob of Leah, Ge 29:31-35.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Genesis 16:11; Genesis 31:42; Exodus 3:7; Exodus 4:31; Deuteronomy 26:7; Psalms 25:18
  • 2. Deuteronomy 21:15
  • 3. Genesis 49:5

Footnotes 5

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