Genesis 30:16
The Scripture
(16) And Jacob came out of the field in the evening, and Leah went out to meet him, and said, Thou must come in unto me; for surely I have hired thee with my son's mandrakes. And he lay with her that night.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Genesis 30 the narrative continues Jacob’s quest to marry Rachel, a woman who is already betrothed to his brother Esau, and illustrates his persistent effort to fulfill God’s promise of inheritance. The chapter underscores themes of divine providence, human perseverance, and the moral consequences of deception and injustice.
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Related verses (shared words)
Genesis 30:14Genesis 19:33Genesis 19:35Genesis 30:15I Samuel 26:7Genesis 23:17