Genesis 30:3

And she said, Behold my maid Bilhah, go in unto her; and she shall bear upon my knees, that I may also have children by her.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 30:3

BSB
Then she said, "Here is my maidservant Bilhah. Sleep with her, that she may bear children for me, so that through her I too can build a family."
AKJV
And she said, Behold my maid Bilhah, go in to her; and she shall bear on my knees, that I may also have children by her.
CPDV
But she said: "I have a handmaid Bilhah. Go in to her, so that she may give birth upon my knees, and I may have sons by her."
ERV
And she said, Behold my maid Bilhah, go in unto her; that she may bear upon my knees, and I also may obtain children by her.
NHEB
She said, "Look, my servant Bilhah. Sleep with her, so that she will bear children for me, that I too may have children through her."
SMT
And she will say, Behold my maid Bilhah; go in to her, and she shall bring forth upon my knees, and I also shall be built from her.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 30:3

Commentary for Genesis 30:3

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Overview of Genesis 30:3
Summary
Woman offers surrogate to bear children
Place
Haran
Event
Rachel proposes surrogate arrangement
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative