Genesis 30:9

When Leah saw that she had left bearing, she took Zilpah her maid, and gave her Jacob to wife.

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Other Translations for Genesis 30:9

BSB
When Leah saw that she had stopped having children, she gave her servant Zilpah to Jacob as a wife.
AKJV
When Leah saw that she had left bearing, she took Zilpah her maid, and gave her Jacob to wife.
CPDV
Leah, perceiving that she had desisted from child-bearing, delivered Zilpah, her handmaid, to her husband.
ERV
When Leah saw that she had left bearing, she took Zilpah her handmaid, and gave her to Jacob to wife.
NHEB
When Leah saw that she had stopped bearing, she took Zilpah, her servant, and gave her to Jacob as a wife.
SMT
And Leah will see that she stood from bringing forth, and she will take Zilpah her maid and will give her to Jacob for a wife.

Commentary for Genesis 30:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 30:9
Summary
Leah surrenders her maid to Jacob as wife
Event
Leah offers maid Zilpah to Jacob
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Narrative