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Genesis 30

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Genesis 30:3 [1] This ritual symbolized that the wife was providing the child for her husband through a surrogate mother.
Genesis 30:3 [1] This ritual symbolized that the wife was providing the child for her husband through a surrogate mother.
Genesis 30:4 [2] I.e. concubine (see note 22:24).
Genesis 30:4 [2] I.e. concubine (see note 22:24).
Genesis 30:9 [3] I.e. concubine (see note 22:24).
Genesis 30:9 [3] I.e. concubine (see note 22:24).
Genesis 30:14 [4] A narcotic plant thought by ancient peoples to be an aphrodisiac or cure for infertility.
Genesis 30:14 [4] A narcotic plant thought by ancient peoples to be an aphrodisiac or cure for infertility.
Genesis 30:18 [5] Related to Hebrew for "reward."
Genesis 30:18 [5] Related to Hebrew for "reward."
Genesis 30:20 [6] Possibly related to Hebrew for "home" or "elevated place."
Genesis 30:20 [6] Possibly related to Hebrew for "home" or "elevated place."
Genesis 30:39 [7] The success of Jacob's action was undoubtedly the answer to an unrecorded prayer. Later ( 31:7-12), Jacob gives God the credit for what happened, citing a special dream that he had from God.
Genesis 30:39 [7] The success of Jacob's action was undoubtedly the answer to an unrecorded prayer. Later ( 31:7-12), Jacob gives God the credit for what happened, citing a special dream that he had from God.