Genesis 30:4

And she gave him Bilhah her handmaid to wife: and Jacob went in unto her.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 30:4

BSB

So Rachel gave Jacob her servant Bilhah as a wife, and he slept with her,

AKJV

And she gave him Bilhah her handmaid to wife: and Jacob went in to her.

CPDV

And she gave him Bilhah in marriage.

ERV

And she gave him Bilhah her handmaid to wife: and Jacob went in unto her.

NHEB

So she gave him Bilhah her servant as a wife, and Jacob slept with her.

SMT

And she will give to him Bilhah her maid for a wife, and Jacob will go in to her.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 30:4

AndshegaveH5414VerbhimBilhahH1090herhandmaidH8198towifeH802Noun FeminineandJacobH3290Proper Name MasculinewentinH935Verbuntoher

Commentary for Genesis 30:4

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

Overview of Genesis 30:4

Summary

Surrogate servant becomes additional wife

Place

Haran

Event

Jacob consents to surrogate union

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC