Genesis 30:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 30:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 30:18 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Leah said, God hath given me my hire, because I have given my maiden to my husband: and she called his name Issachar..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 30:18 — KJV
“And Leah said, God hath given me my hire, because I have given my maiden to my husband: and she called his name Issachar. Issachar: that is, An hire”
— Genesis 30:18 (KJV)
Genesis 30:18 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 30:18
“And Leah said, God hath endued me with a good dowry; now will my husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons: and she called his name Zebulun. Zebulun: that is, Dwelling: Gr. Zabulon”
Shares key themes with Genesis 30:18: leah, god, hath
“And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me. Reuben: that is, See a son”
Shares key themes with Genesis 30:18: leah, hath, husband
“And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the LORD hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon. Simeon: that is, Hearing”
Shares key themes with Genesis 30:18: hath, given, because
“And Rachel said, God hath judged me, and hath also heard my voice, and hath given me a son: therefore called she his name Dan. Dan: that is, Judging”
Shares key themes with Genesis 30:18: god, hath, given
“And I will set my face against that man, and will cut him off from among his people; because he hath given of his seed unto Molech, to defile my sanctuary, and to profane my holy name.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 30:18: hath, given, because
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