Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jacob became angry with her and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has kept you from having children?” New Living Translation Then Jacob became furious with Rachel. “Am I God?” he asked. “He’s the one who has kept you from having children!” English Standard Version Jacob’s anger was kindled against Rachel, and he said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?” Berean Standard Bible Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld children from you?” King James Bible 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? New King James Version And Jacob’s anger was aroused against Rachel, and he said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?” New American Standard Bible Then Jacob’s anger burned against Rachel, and he said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?” NASB 1995 Then Jacob’s anger burned against Rachel, and he said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?” NASB 1977 Then Jacob’s anger burned against Rachel, and he said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?” Legacy Standard Bible Then Jacob’s anger burned against Rachel, and he said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?” Amplified Bible Then Jacob became furious with Rachel, and he said, “Am I in the place of God, who has denied you children?” Christian Standard Bible Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God? He has withheld offspring from you! ” Holman Christian Standard Bible Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in God’s place, who has withheld children from you?” American Standard Version 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? Contemporary English Version But Jacob became upset with Rachel and answered, "Don't blame me! I'm not God." English Revised Version 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? GOD'S WORD® Translation Jacob became angry with Rachel and asked, "Can I take the place of God, who has kept you from having children?" Good News Translation Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, "I can't take the place of God. He is the one who keeps you from having children." International Standard Version That made Jacob angry with Rachel, so he asked her, "Can I take God's place, who has not allowed you to conceive?" Majority Standard Bible Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld children from you?” NET Bible Jacob became furious with Rachel and exclaimed, "Am I in the place of God, who has kept you from having children?" New Heart English Bible 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?" Webster's Bible Translation 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? World English Bible Jacob’s anger burned against Rachel, and he said, “Am I in God’s place, who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jacob’s anger burns against Rachel, and he says, “Am I in stead of God who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?” Young's Literal Translation And Jacob's anger burneth against Rachel, and he saith, 'Am I in stead of God who hath withheld from thee the fruit of the womb?' Smith's Literal Translation 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? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Jacob being angry with her, answered: Am I as God, who hath deprived thee of the fruit of thy womb? Catholic Public Domain Version Jacob, being angry, responded to her, “Am I in the place of God, who has deprived you of the fruit of your womb?” New American Bible Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Can I take the place of God, who has denied you the fruit of the womb?” New Revised Standard Version Jacob became very angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Jacob's anger was kindled against Rachel; and he said to her, Am I in the place of God, that I have prevented you from having a child? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the anger of Yaquuv was provoked because of Rakhyl and he said to her, “Am I in the place of God, he who withholds from you the fruit of the womb?” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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?' Brenton Septuagint Translation And Jacob was angry with Rachel, and said to her, Am I in the place of God, who has deprived thee of the fruit of the womb? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Dan and Naphtali1When Rachel saw that she was not bearing any children for Jacob, she envied her sister. “Give me children, or I will die!” she said to Jacob. 2Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld children from you?” 3Then 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.”… Cross References Genesis 16:2 So Sarai said to Abram, “Look now, the LORD has prevented me from bearing children. Please go to my maidservant; perhaps I can build a family by her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai. Genesis 20:18 for on account of Abraham’s wife Sarah, the LORD had completely closed all the wombs in Abimelech’s household. Genesis 29:31 When the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb; but Rachel was barren. Genesis 25:21 Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived. Genesis 21:1-2 Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. / So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised. Genesis 18:14 Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.” Genesis 17:16 And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her.” Genesis 33:5 When Esau looked up and saw the women and children, he asked, “Who are these with you?” Jacob answered, “These are the children God has graciously given your servant.” Genesis 48:9 Joseph said to his father, “They are the sons God has given me in this place.” So Jacob said, “Please bring them to me, that I may bless them.” 1 Samuel 1:5-6 But to Hannah he would give a double portion, for he loved her even though the LORD had closed her womb. / Because the LORD had closed Hannah’s womb, her rival would provoke her viciously to taunt her. 1 Samuel 1:19-20 The next morning they got up early to bow in worship before the LORD, and then they returned home to Ramah. And Elkanah had relations with his wife Hannah, and the LORD remembered her. / So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.” Psalm 127:3 Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. Psalm 113:9 He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah! Isaiah 66:9 Shall I bring a baby to the point of birth and not deliver it?” says the LORD. “Or will I who deliver close the womb?” says your God. Luke 1:13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. Treasury of Scripture 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? anger. Genesis 31:36 And Jacob was wroth, and chode with Laban: and Jacob answered and said to Laban, What is my trespass? what is my sin, that thou hast so hotly pursued after me? Exodus 32:19 And it came to pass, as soon as he came nigh unto the camp, that he saw the calf, and the dancing: and Moses' anger waxed hot, and he cast the tables out of his hands, and brake them beneath the mount. Matthew 5:22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Am I. Genesis 16:2 And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai. Genesis 25:21 And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived. Genesis 50:19 And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God? withheld. Deuteronomy 7:13,14 And he will love thee, and bless thee, and multiply thee: he will also bless the fruit of thy womb, and the fruit of thy land, thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep, in the land which he sware unto thy fathers to give thee… Psalm 113:9 He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD. Psalm 127:3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. Jump to Previous Anger Angry Body Burned Burneth Children Fruit God's Jacob Jacob's Kept Kindled Rachel Stead Withheld WombJump to Next Anger Angry Body Burned Burneth Children Fruit God's Jacob Jacob's Kept Kindled Rachel Stead Withheld WombGenesis 30 1. Rachel, in grief for her barrenness, gives Bilhah her maid unto Jacob.5. Bilhah bears Dan and Naphtali. 9. Leah gives Zilpah her maid, who bears Gad and Asher. 14. Reuben finds mandrakes, 15. with which Leah buys her husband's company of Rachel. 17. Leah bears Issachar, Zebulun, and Dinah. 22. Rachel bears Joseph. 25. Jacob desires to depart. 27. Laban detains him on a new agreement. 37. Jacob's policy, whereby he becomes rich. Jacob became angry The Hebrew word for "angry" here is "חָרָה" (charah), which conveys a deep, burning anger. This moment reveals Jacob's human frailty and emotional response to a tense situation. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, childbearing was a significant aspect of family life and legacy. Jacob's anger may reflect the pressure he felt to fulfill societal and familial expectations, as well as his frustration with Rachel's demands. This moment serves as a reminder of the human tendency to react emotionally when faced with challenges beyond our control. with Rachel and said 'Am I in the place of God who has withheld children from you?' Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Jacobיַעֲקֹ֖ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc became angry וַיִּֽחַר־ (way·yi·ḥar-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2734: To glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy with Rachel בְּרָחֵ֑ל (bə·rā·ḥêl) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7354: Rachel -- a wife of Jacob and said, וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Am I אָנֹ֔כִי (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I in the place הֲתַ֤חַת (hă·ṯa·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of of God, אֱלֹהִים֙ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative who אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that has withheld מָנַ֥ע (mā·na‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4513: To debar, from benefit, injury children פְּרִי־ (pə·rî-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6529: Fruit from you?” מִמֵּ֖ךְ (mim·mêḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of Links Genesis 30:2 NIVGenesis 30:2 NLT Genesis 30:2 ESV Genesis 30:2 NASB Genesis 30:2 KJV Genesis 30:2 BibleApps.com Genesis 30:2 Biblia Paralela Genesis 30:2 Chinese Bible Genesis 30:2 French Bible Genesis 30:2 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 30:2 Jacob's anger was kindled against Rachel (Gen. 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