Genesis 30:2

The Passion Translation

Jacob became furious with Rachel and said, “Am I God? He’s the one keeping you from bearing children!”

Cross References

Genesis 16:2

so Sarai said to Abram, “Please listen. Since Yahweh has kept me childless, go sleep with my maidservant. Perhaps through her I can build you a family.” Abram listened and did what Sarai asked.

Genesis 20:18

For Yahweh had shut all the wombs of the women of Abimelech’s household because he took Sarah, Abraham’s wife.

Genesis 25:21

Now, Rebekah was unable to have children, but Isaac pleaded with Yahweh on behalf of his wife because she was barren—and she did get pregnant, for Yahweh responded to Isaac’s prayer.

Genesis 29:31

When Yahweh saw that Leah was unloved, he opened her womb, but Rachel remained childless.

Genesis 31:36

Then Jacob became angry and complained to Laban, “What have I done wrong? What sin have I committed that you would hotly pursue me as if you were chasing a criminal?

Genesis 50:19

But Joseph dried his tears and said, “Don’t be afraid. How could I ever take the place of God?

Psalm 113:9

God’s grace provides for the barren ones a joyful home with children so that even childless couples find a family. He makes them happy parents surrounded by their pride and joy. That’s the God we praise, so give it all to him!

Psalm 127:3

Children are God’s love-gift; they are heaven’s generous reward.

Matthew 5:22

But I’m telling you, if you hold anger in your heart toward a fellow believer, you are subject to judgment. And whoever demeans and insults a fellow believer is answerable to the congregation. And whoever calls down curses upon a fellow believer is in danger of being sent to a fiery hell.

Mark 3:5

Then looking around at everyone, Jesus was moved with indignation and grieved by the hardness of their hearts and said to the man, “Now stretch out your hand!” As he stretched out his hand, it was instantly healed!

Luke 1:42

With a loud voice she prophesied with power: “Mary! You are a woman given the highest favor and privilege above all others, for your child is destined to bring God great delight.

Ephesians 4:26

But don’t let the passion of your emotions lead you to sin! Don’t let anger control you or be fuel for revenge, not for even a day.