Genesis 30:23
New International Version
She became pregnant and gave birth to a son and said, “God has taken away my disgrace.”

New Living Translation
She became pregnant and gave birth to a son. “God has removed my disgrace,” she said.

English Standard Version
She conceived and bore a son and said, “God has taken away my reproach.”

Berean Standard Bible
and she conceived and gave birth to a son. “God has taken away my shame,” she said.

King James Bible
And she conceived, and bare a son; and said, God hath taken away my reproach:

New King James Version
And she conceived and bore a son, and said, “God has taken away my reproach.”

New American Standard Bible
So she conceived and gave birth to a son, and said, “God has taken away my disgrace.”

NASB 1995
So she conceived and bore a son and said, “God has taken away my reproach.”

NASB 1977
So she conceived and bore a son and said, “God has taken away my reproach.”

Legacy Standard Bible
So she conceived and bore a son and said, “God has taken away my reproach.”

Amplified Bible
So she conceived and gave birth to a son; and she said, “God has taken away my disgrace and humiliation.”

Christian Standard Bible
She conceived and bore a son, and she said, “God has taken away my disgrace.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
She conceived and bore a son, and said, “God has taken away my shame.”

American Standard Version
And she conceived, and bare a son: and said, God hath taken away my reproach:

English Revised Version
And she conceived, and bare a son: and said, God hath taken away my reproach:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. Then she said, "God has taken away my disgrace."

Good News Translation
She became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She said, "God has taken away my disgrace by giving me a son.

International Standard Version
so she conceived, bore a son, and remarked, "God has removed my shame."

Majority Standard Bible
and she conceived and gave birth to a son. “God has taken away my shame,” she said.

NET Bible
She became pregnant and gave birth to a son. Then she said, "God has taken away my shame."

New Heart English Bible
She conceived, bore a son, and said, "God has taken away my shame."

Webster's Bible Translation
And she conceived, and bore a son; and said, God hath taken away my reproach:

World English Bible
She conceived, bore a son, and said, “God has taken away my reproach.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and she conceives and bears a son, and says, “God has gathered up my reproach”;

Young's Literal Translation
and she conceiveth and beareth a son, and saith, 'God hath gathered up my reproach;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And she will conceive and will bare a son, and she will say, God took away my reproach.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And she conceived, and bore a son, saying: God hath taken my reproach.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And she conceived and bore a son, saying, “God has taken away my reproach.”

New American Bible
She conceived and bore a son, and she said, “God has removed my disgrace.”

New Revised Standard Version
She conceived and bore a son, and said, “God has taken away my reproach”;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And she conceived, and bore a son; and said, God has taken away my reproach;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And she was pregnant and she bore a son and she said, “God has taken away my reproach”:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And she conceived, and bore a son, and said: 'God hath taken away my reproach.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And she conceived, and bore Jacob a son; and Rachel said, God has taken away my reproach.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Birth of Joseph
22Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb, 23and she conceived and gave birth to a son. “God has taken away my shame,” she said. 24She named him Joseph, and said, “May the LORD add to me another son.”…

Cross References
1 Samuel 1:20
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.”

Isaiah 54:1
“Shout for joy, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth in song and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband,” says the LORD.

Luke 1:25
“The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.”

Genesis 21:6
Then Sarah said, “God has made me laugh, and everyone who hears of this will laugh with me.”

Psalm 113:9
He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah!

Luke 1:13-14
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. / He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice at his birth,

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.

1 Samuel 2:1-2
At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation. / There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God.

Isaiah 49:21
Then you will say in your heart, ‘Who has begotten these for me? I was bereaved and barren; I was exiled and rejected. So who has reared them? Look, I was left all alone, so where did they come from?’”

Luke 1:57-58
When the time came for Elizabeth to have her child, she gave birth to a son. / Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they rejoiced with her.

Genesis 29:31
When the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb; but Rachel was barren.

Psalm 127:3
Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.

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.

1 Samuel 1:6-7
Because the LORD had closed Hannah’s womb, her rival would provoke her viciously to taunt her. / And this went on year after year. Whenever Hannah went up to the house of the LORD, her rival taunted her until she wept and would not eat.

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.


Treasury of Scripture

And she conceived, and bore a son; and said, God has taken away my reproach:

Genesis 29:31
And when the LORD saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb: but Rachel was barren.

1 Samuel 1:5,6
But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb…

Isaiah 4:1
And in that day seven women shall take hold of one man, saying, We will eat our own bread, and wear our own apparel: only let us be called by thy name, to take away our reproach.

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Genesis 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.














and she conceived
The Hebrew word for "conceived" is "הָרָה" (harah), which signifies the beginning of life and the fulfillment of God's promise. In the context of Rachel's story, this conception is a divine intervention, as she had been barren for a long time. This moment marks a significant turning point, highlighting God's sovereignty and faithfulness in answering prayers and fulfilling His promises. It serves as a reminder that God hears the cries of His people and acts in His perfect timing.

and gave birth to a son
The act of giving birth, "יָלַד" (yalad), is a miraculous event, especially in the ancient world where childbirth was fraught with danger. The birth of a son in this context is particularly significant, as sons were often seen as a continuation of the family line and a source of strength and legacy. Rachel's joy in bearing a son is not just personal but also cultural, as it elevates her status within the family and fulfills her longing for motherhood.

and she said
The phrase "and she said" introduces Rachel's proclamation, which is both a personal testimony and a public declaration of God's intervention. In the biblical narrative, speech acts often carry weight and authority, reflecting the speaker's heart and God's work in their life. Rachel's words are a testament to her faith and the transformative power of God's grace.

God has taken away
The Hebrew word "אָסַף" (asaph) means "to gather" or "to remove." Rachel acknowledges that it is God who has actively removed her disgrace. This phrase underscores the belief in God's direct involvement in human affairs, emphasizing His role as a redeemer who lifts burdens and restores dignity. It is a powerful reminder of God's ability to change circumstances and bring about redemption.

my disgrace
The term "disgrace" is translated from the Hebrew "חֶרְפָּה" (cherpah), which refers to shame or reproach. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, barrenness was often seen as a source of shame and social stigma. Rachel's statement reflects the deep personal and societal relief she experiences as God removes this burden from her. It highlights the theme of God's compassion and His desire to restore honor to those who trust in Him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and she conceived
וַתַּ֖הַר (wat·ta·har)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 2029: To conceive, become pregnant

and gave birth to
וַתֵּ֣לֶד (wat·tê·leḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

a son.
בֵּ֑ן (bên)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

“God
אֱלֹהִ֖ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

has taken away
אָסַ֥ף (’ā·sap̄)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 622: To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove

my shame,”
חֶרְפָּתִֽי׃ (ḥer·pā·ṯî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 2781: Contumely, disgrace, the pudenda

she said.
וַתֹּ֕אמֶר (wat·tō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say


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