Genesis 30:17 - Plain English Version17 God was good to Leah. He knew that Leah wanted to have more kids. So after Jacob slept with Leah, God made a baby start growing inside her. Later on, Leah had that baby, and it was a boy. He was another son for Jacob, and he was son number 5 for Leah. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176917 And God hearkened unto Leah, and she conceived, and bare Jacob the fifth son. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition17 And God heeded Leah's [prayer], and she conceived and bore Jacob [her] fifth son. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)17 And God hearkened unto Leah, and she conceived, and bare Jacob a fifth son. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible17 God responded to Leah. She became pregnant and gave birth to a fifth son for Jacob. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version17 And God heard her prayers. And she conceived and bore a fifth son. Ver Capítulo |
But Leah’s sister Rachel still wanted to have her own kids. And God was good to Rachel, and he gave her what she wanted. Before this time, Rachel didn’t have any kids, but then God let a baby start growing inside her. Rachel had a baby boy. Then Rachel said, “I used to feel shame, because I didn’t have any kids. But now, God gave me a son, so I don’t feel shame any more.”
Later on, while the sun was going down, Jacob finished working outside, and he came back home. Leah went out to meet Jacob, and she said, “You have to sleep with me tonight. You see, my son found some mandrakes, but I gave those mandrakes to Rachel, so that I can sleep with you. It’s like I paid for you with those mandrakes.” So that night, Jacob slept with Leah, like a man sleeps with his wife.