Genesis 30:2

And Jacob's anger was kindled against Rachel: and he said, Am I in God's stead, who hath withheld from thee the fruit of the womb?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 30:2

BSB

Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, "Am I in the place of God, who has withheld children from you?"

AKJV

And Jacob's anger was kindled against Rachel: and he said, Am I in God's stead, who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?

CPDV

Jacob, being angry, responded to her, "Am I in the place of God, who has deprived you of the fruit of your womb?"

ERV

And Jacob's anger was kindled against Rachel: and he said, Am I in God's stead, who hath withheld from thee the fruit of the womb?

NHEB

Then Jacob became very angry with Rachel, and he said, "Am I in God's place, who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?"

SMT

And Jacob's anger will burn at Rachel, and he will say, Am I instead of God, who kept back from thee the fruit of the belly?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 30:2

AndJacob'sH3290Proper Name Masculine angerH639Noun MasculinewaskindledH2734VerbagainstRachelH7354Proper Name FeminineandhesaidH559VerbAmIinGod'sH430Noun MasculinesteadwhohathwithheldH4513VerbfromtheethefruitH6529Noun MasculineofthewombH990Noun Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 30:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 30:2

Summary

Husband rejects wife's unfair blame

Place

Haran

Event

Jacob's angry response to Rachel

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC