Genesis 29:31 nasb — Now the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, and He opened her womb, but Rachel was barren.

NASB

"Now the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, and He opened her womb, but Rachel was barren."

— Genesis 29:31, NASB

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Genesis 29 — Context

28

Jacob did so and completed her week, and he gave him his daughter Rachel as his wife.

29

Laban also gave his maid Bilhah to his daughter Rachel as her maid.

30

So Jacob went in to Rachel also, and indeed he loved Rachel more than Leah, and he served with Laban for another seven years.

31

Now the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, and He opened her womb, but Rachel was barren.

32

Leah conceived and bore a son and named him Reuben, for she said, "Because the LORD has seen my affliction; surely now my husband will love me."

33

Then she conceived again and bore a son and said, "Because the LORD has heard that I am unloved, He has therefore given me this son also." So she named him Simeon.

34

She conceived again and bore a son and said, "Now this time my husband will become attached to me, because I have borne him three sons." Therefore he was named Levi.

Genesis 29:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Genesis 29:31 say?
Genesis 29:31 in the NASB reads: “Now the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, and He opened her womb, but Rachel was barren.”
Where is Genesis 29:31 in the Bible?
Genesis 29:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 31.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 29:31.
What translation should I read Genesis 29:31 in?
Genesis 29:31 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 29:31?
Genesis 29:31 reads (NASB): “Now the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, and He opened her womb, but Rachel was barren.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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