Cross References

Genesis 30:22

Good News Translation

Then God remembered Rachel; he answered her prayer and made it possible for her to have children.

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

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

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.”

Later she bore a daughter, whom she named Dinah.

The sons of Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin.

God had not forgotten Noah and all the animals with him in the boat; he caused a wind to blow, and the water started going down.

He remembered his sacred promise to Abraham his servant.

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

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