Verse (Click for Chapter) 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 Versionand 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 BibleAnd 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 BibleAnd 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 1917And 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 Joseph22Then 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. Jump to Previous Bare Beareth Birth Bore Child Conceived Conceiveth Disgrace Gathered Pregnant Reproach ShameJump to Next Bare Beareth Birth Bore Child Conceived Conceiveth Disgrace Gathered Pregnant Reproach ShameGenesis 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 and gave birth to a son. This phrase marks a significant moment in the life of Rachel, Jacob's beloved wife. After years of barrenness, Rachel's conception is seen as a divine intervention, reflecting God's sovereignty over fertility. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, a woman's worth was often tied to her ability to bear children, particularly sons. Rachel's conception is a turning point in the narrative of Jacob's family, as it fulfills her deep longing and alters the family dynamics. This event is reminiscent of other biblical accounts where God opens the wombs of barren women, such as Sarah (Genesis 21:1-2) and Hannah (1 Samuel 1:19-20), highlighting a recurring theme of God's power to bring life where there was none. “God has taken away my shame,” she said. Persons / Places / Events 1. RachelThe beloved wife of Jacob, who had been barren for many years. Her struggle with infertility and her eventual conception is a central theme in this passage. 2. Jacob The patriarch who is married to both Leah and Rachel. His family dynamics are complex, involving multiple wives and children. 3. God The divine being who intervenes in Rachel's life, allowing her to conceive and thus removing her disgrace. 4. Disgrace In the cultural context of the time, barrenness was often seen as a source of shame or disgrace for women. 5. Joseph The son born to Rachel, who would later play a significant role in the history of Israel. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in Life's CircumstancesRachel's account reminds us that God is in control of all aspects of life, including fertility and family dynamics. We can trust Him with our deepest desires and struggles. The Removal of Disgrace In ancient times, barrenness was a source of shame, but God has the power to remove disgrace and bring honor. This is a reminder of how God can transform our lives and remove our shame through His grace. The Importance of Patience and Faith Rachel's long wait for a child teaches us about the importance of patience and faith in God's timing. We are encouraged to remain faithful and hopeful, even when answers to our prayers are delayed. God's Faithfulness to His Promises The birth of Joseph is a testament to God's faithfulness. Despite human struggles and imperfections, God's promises to His people remain steadfast. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and she conceivedוַתַּ֖הַר (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 Links Genesis 30:23 NIVGenesis 30:23 NLT Genesis 30:23 ESV Genesis 30:23 NASB Genesis 30:23 KJV Genesis 30:23 BibleApps.com Genesis 30:23 Biblia Paralela Genesis 30:23 Chinese Bible Genesis 30:23 French Bible Genesis 30:23 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 30:23 She conceived bore a son and said (Gen. 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