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Genesis 30:18-20
Easy-to-Read Version
Genesis 30:18-20
Easy-to-Read Version
18 She said, “God has given me a reward because I gave my slave to my husband.” So she named her son Issachar.[a]
19 Leah became pregnant again and gave birth to a sixth son. 20 She said, “God has given me a fine gift. Now surely Jacob will accept me, because I have given him six sons.” So she named this son Zebulun.[b]
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- Genesis 30:18 Issachar This is like the Hebrew word meaning “reward” or “salary.”
- Genesis 30:20 Zebulun This is like the Hebrew word meaning “praise” or “honor.”
Genesis 30:18-20
New International Version
Genesis 30:18-20
New International Version
18 Then Leah said, “God has rewarded me for giving my servant to my husband.”(A) So she named him Issachar.[a](B)
19 Leah conceived again and bore Jacob a sixth son. 20 Then Leah said, “God has presented me with a precious gift. This time my husband will treat me with honor,(C) because I have borne him six sons.” So she named him Zebulun.[b](D)
Footnotes
- Genesis 30:18 Issachar sounds like the Hebrew for reward.
- Genesis 30:20 Zebulun probably means honor.
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