Genesis 30:2

Good News Translation (US Version)

Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “I can't take the place of God. He is the one who keeps you from having children.”

Cross References

Genesis 16:2

and so she said to Abram, “The Lord has kept me from having children. Why don't you sleep with my slave? Perhaps she can have a child for me.” Abram agreed with what Sarai said.

Psalm 127:3

Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a real blessing.

2 Kings 5:7

When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes in dismay and exclaimed, “How can the king of Syria expect me to cure this man? Does he think that I am God, with the power of life and death? It's plain that he is trying to start a quarrel with me!”

1 Samuel 1:5

And even though he loved Hannah very much he would give her only one share, because the Lord had kept her from having children.

Genesis 50:19

But Joseph said to them, “Don't be afraid; I can't put myself in the place of God.

Ephesians 4:26

If you become angry, do not let your anger lead you into sin, and do not stay angry all day.

Mark 3:5

Jesus was angry as he looked around at them, but at the same time he felt sorry for them, because they were so stubborn and wrong. Then he said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and it became well again.

Matthew 5:22

But now I tell you: if you are angry with your brother you will be brought to trial, if you call your brother ‘You good-for-nothing!’ you will be brought before the Council, and if you call your brother a worthless fool you will be in danger of going to the fire of hell.

Psalm 113:9

He honors the childless wife in her home; he makes her happy by giving her children. Praise the Lord!

Exodus 32:19

When Moses came close enough to the camp to see the bull-calf and to see the people dancing, he became furious. There at the foot of the mountain, he threw down the tablets he was carrying and broke them.

Genesis 31:36

Then Jacob lost his temper. “What crime have I committed?” he asked angrily. “What law have I broken that gives you the right to hunt me down?

Genesis 29:31

When the Lord saw that Leah was loved less than Rachel, he made it possible for her to have children, but Rachel remained childless.

Genesis 25:21

Because Rebecca had no children, Isaac prayed to the Lord for her. The Lord answered his prayer, and Rebecca became pregnant.

Luke 1:42

and said in a loud voice, “You are the most blessed of all women, and blessed is the child you will bear!