Genesis 30:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 30:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 30:3 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And she said, Behold my maid Bilhah, go in unto her; and she shall bear upon my knees, that I may also have children by ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 30:3 — KJV
“And she said, Behold my maid Bilhah, go in unto her; and she shall bear upon my knees, that I may also have children by her. have...: Heb. be built by her”
— Genesis 30:3 (KJV)
Genesis 30:3 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 30:3
“And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai. obtain...: Heb. be built by her”
Shares key themes with Genesis 30:3: behold, maid, bear
“And, behold, the whole family is risen against thine handmaid, and they said, Deliver him that smote his brother, that we may kill him, for the life of his brother whom he slew; and we will destroy the heir also: and so they shall quench my coal which is left, and shall not leave to my husband neither name nor remainder upon the earth. upon...: Heb. upon the face of the earth”
Shares key themes with Genesis 30:3: behold, maid, may
“And Joseph saw Ephraim's children of the third generation: the children also of Machir the son of Manasseh were brought up upon Joseph's knees. brought...: Heb. born”
Shares key themes with Genesis 30:3: knees, also, children
“And when she had opened it, she saw the child: and, behold, the babe wept. And she had compassion on him, and said, This is one of the Hebrews' children.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 30:3: behold, children, heb
“Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 30:3: behold, also, children
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