New International Version Then Leah said, “How happy I am! The women will call me happy.” So she named him Asher. New Living Translation And Leah named him Asher, for she said, “What joy is mine! Now the other women will celebrate with me.” English Standard Version And Leah said, “Happy am I! For women have called me happy.” So she called his name Asher. Berean Standard Bible Leah said, “How happy I am! For the women call me happy.” So she named him Asher. Berean Literal Bible And Leah said, “I am happy, for the daughters will call me happy.” And she called his name Asher. King James Bible And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher. New King James Version Then Leah said, “I am happy, for the daughters will call me blessed.” So she called his name Asher. New American Standard Bible Then Leah said, “Happy am I! For women will call me happy.” So she named him Asher. NASB 1995 Then Leah said, “Happy am I! For women will call me happy.” So she named him Asher. NASB 1977 Then Leah said, “Happy am I! For women will call me happy.” So she named him Asher. Legacy Standard Bible Then Leah said, “Happy am I! For women will call me happy.” So she named him Asher. Amplified Bible Then Leah said, “I am happy! For women will call me happy.” So she named him Asher (happy). Berean Annotated Bible Leah (weary) said, “How happy I am! For the women call me happy. So she named him Asher (happy). Christian Standard Bible Leah said, “I am happy that the women call me happy,” so she named him Asher. Holman Christian Standard Bible Leah said, “I am happy that the women call me happy,” so she named him Asher. American Standard Version And Leah said, Happy am I! for the daughters will call me happy: and she called his name Asher. Contemporary English Version Leah exclaimed, "I'm happy now, and all the women will say how happy I am." So she named him Asher. English Revised Version And Leah said, Happy am I! for the daughters will call me happy: and she called his name Asher. GOD'S WORD® Translation Leah said, "I've been blessed! Women will call me blessed." So she named him Asher [Blessing]. Good News Translation and Leah said, "How happy I am! Now women will call me happy"; so she named him Asher. International Standard Version She said, "How happy I am, because women will call me happy!" So she named him Asher. NET Bible Leah said, "How happy I am, for women will call me happy!" So she named him Asher. New Heart English Bible Leah said, "Happy am I, for the women will call me happy." So she named him Asher. Webster's Bible Translation And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleLeah said, “How happy I am! For the women call me happy.” So she named him Asher. World English Bible Leah said, “Happy am I, for the daughters will call me happy.” She named him Asher. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Leah says, “Because of my happiness, for daughters have pronounced me blessed”; and she calls his name Asher. Berean Literal Bible And Leah said, “I am happy, for the daughters will call me happy.” And she called his name Asher. Young's Literal Translation and Leah saith, 'Because of my happiness, for daughters have pronounced me happy;' and she calleth his name Asher. Smith's Literal Translation And Leah will say, In my happiness, for the daughters will pronounce me happy; and she will call his name Asher. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Lia said: This is for my happiness: for women will call me blessed. Therefore she called him Aser. Catholic Public Domain Version And Leah said, “This one is for my happiness. Indeed, women will call me blessed.” Because of this, she called him Asher. New American Bible and Leah said, “What good fortune, because women will call me fortunate!” So she named him Asher. New Revised Standard Version And Leah said, “Happy am I! For the women will call me happy”; so she named him Asher. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Leah said, The girls will sing my praise, so she called his name Asher. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Leah said, “The daughters are singing my praise to me”, and she called his name Ashir. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Leah said: 'Happy am I! for the daughters will call me happy.' And she called his name Asher. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Lea said, I am blessed, for the women will pronounce me blessed; and she called his name, Aser. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Gad and Asher…12When Leah’s servant Zilpah bore Jacob a second son, 13Leah said, “How happy I am! For the women call me happy.” So she named him Asher. 14Now during the wheat harvest, Reuben went out and found some mandrakes in the field. When he brought them to his mother, Rachel begged Leah, “Please give me some of your son’s mandrakes.”… Cross References How happy I am! Psalm 113:9 He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah! John 16:21 A woman has pain in childbirth because her time has come; but when she brings forth her child, she forgets her anguish because of her joy that a child has been born into the world. 1 Samuel 1:27-28 I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him, / I now dedicate the boy to the LORD. For as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the LORD.” So they worshiped the LORD there. For the women call me happy. Proverbs 31:28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well: Luke 1:48 For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. Luke 1:42 In a loud voice she exclaimed, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb! So she named him Asher. Deuteronomy 33:24 And concerning Asher he said: “May Asher be the most blessed of sons; may he be the most favored among his brothers and dip his foot in oil. Genesis 49:20 Asher’s food will be rich; he shall provide royal delicacies. Joshua 19:24-31 The fifth lot came out for the clans of the tribe of Asher: / Their territory included Helkath, Hali, Beten, Achshaph, / Allammelech, Amad, and Mishal. On the west the border touched Carmel and Shihor-libnath, … Genesis 49:13 Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. Deuteronomy 33:18 Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. Isaiah 65:18-19 But be glad and rejoice forever in what I create; for I will create Jerusalem to be a joy and its people to be a delight. / I will rejoice in Jerusalem and take delight in My people. The sounds of weeping and crying will no longer be heard in her. Ruth 4:14 Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you this day without a kinsman-redeemer. May his name become famous in Israel. Psalm 127:3-5 Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward. / Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are children born in one’s youth. / Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate. Psalm 128:1-4 A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways! / For when you eat the fruit of your labor, blessings and prosperity will be yours. / Your wife will be like a fruitful vine flourishing within your house, your sons like olive shoots sitting around your table. … 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. Treasury of Scripture And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher. A. Proverbs 31:28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Song of Solomon 6:9 My dove, my undefiled is but one; she is the only one of her mother, she is the choice one of her that bare her. The daughters saw her, and blessed her; yea, the queens and the concubines, and they praised her. Luke 1:48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. and she. Genesis 35:26 And the sons of Zilpah, Leah's handmaid; Gad, and Asher: these are the sons of Jacob, which were born to him in Padanaram. Genesis 46:17 And the sons of Asher; Jimnah, and Ishuah, and Isui, and Beriah, and Serah their sister: and the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel. Genesis 49:20 Out of Asher his bread shall be fat, and he shall yield royal dainties. Asher. Jump to Previous Asher Blessed Daughters Happiness Happy Joy Leah Pronounced Witness WomenJump to Next Asher Blessed Daughters Happiness Happy Joy Leah Pronounced Witness WomenGenesis 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. Leah said, “How happy I am! Leah rejoiced at the birth of another son through Zilpah. Though Jacob loved Rachel more, Leah saw God’s provision for her household and took comfort in the honor and security children brought within the family. Psa 113:9 He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother… For the women call me happy.” Leah expected other women to recognize her as blessed. In a society where children, especially sons, strengthened a woman’s place in the household, this birth brought public as well as personal joy. Pro 31:28 Her children rise up and call her blessed;… So she named him Asher. Asher’s name, meaning “happy” or “blessed,” preserved Leah’s declaration of happiness. His birth marked another increase in Jacob’s family and anticipated the future tribe that would descend from him. Deu 33:24 And concerning Asher he said: “May Asher be the most favored… Persons / Places / Events 1. LeahThe first wife of Jacob, Leah is the sister of Rachel. She is often seen as the less favored wife, yet she bears many of Jacob's children. 2. Asher The eighth son of Jacob and the second son of Leah's maidservant Zilpah. His name means "happy" or "blessed," reflecting Leah's joy at his birth. 3. Jacob The patriarch who fathered the twelve tribes of Israel. His complex family dynamics are central to this account. 4. Zilpah Leah's maidservant, given to Jacob as a wife by Leah, through whom Leah bears additional children. 5. Women The reference to "the women" suggests the broader community who would recognize Leah's blessed state. Teaching Points Joy in God's BlessingsLeah's declaration of happiness reminds us to recognize and celebrate the blessings God bestows upon us, even amidst challenging circumstances. Significance of Names In biblical times, names often carried prophetic or significant meanings. Asher's name, meaning "happy," reflects the joy and future prosperity associated with him. God's Favor in Unexpected Ways Leah's account illustrates how God's favor can manifest in unexpected ways, even when we feel overlooked or undervalued. Community Recognition Leah's anticipation that "the women will call me happy" highlights the importance of community in affirming and recognizing God's work in our lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 30:13?2. How does Leah's declaration in Genesis 30:13 reflect her understanding of God's blessings? 3. What role does gratitude play in Leah's response to her circumstances in Genesis 30:13? 4. How can Leah's experience in Genesis 30:13 inspire us to seek God's favor? 5. In what ways does Genesis 30:13 connect to the theme of divine providence? 6. How can we apply Leah's expression of joy in Genesis 30:13 to our lives? 7. Why does Leah consider herself blessed in Genesis 30:13 despite her circumstances? 8. How does Genesis 30:13 reflect the cultural significance of childbirth in biblical times? 9. What does Genesis 30:13 reveal about Leah's relationship with God? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 30? Genesis 30:13 captures a turning point for Leah: she speaks, rejoices, foresees public blessing, and seals it all in her son’s name, Asher. The verse shows God’s faithfulness transforming personal pain into celebrated joy—proof that every detail of Scripture’s narrative is both literal and loaded with hope for every generation. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Leahלֵאָ֔ה (lê·’āh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3812: Leah -- 'weary', a wife of Jacob said, וַתֹּ֣אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “How happy I am, בְּאָשְׁרִ֕י (bə·’ā·šə·rî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 837: Happiness for כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the women בָּנ֑וֹת (bā·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 1323: A daughter will call me happy.” אִשְּׁר֖וּנִי (’iš·šə·rū·nî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural | first person common singular Strong's 833: To be straight, to go forward, be honest, proper So she named וַתִּקְרָ֥א (wat·tiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read him שְׁמ֖וֹ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name Asher. אָשֵֽׁר׃ (’ā·šêr) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 836: Asher -- 'happy one', a son of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, also perhaps a city in Palestine Additonal Resources Genesis 30:13 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 30:13 Bible Gateway Genesis 30:13 Bible.com Genesis 30:13 NIV |
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