Genesis 30:12 kjv — And Zilpah Leah’s maid bare Jacob a second son.

King James Version

"And Zilpah Leah’s maid bare Jacob a second son."

— Genesis 30:12, King James Version

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Genesis 30 — Context

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When Leah saw that she had left bearing, she took Zilpah her maid, and gave her Jacob to wife.

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And Zilpah Leah’s maid bare Jacob a son.

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And Leah said, A troop cometh: and she called his name Gad.

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And Zilpah Leah’s maid bare Jacob a second son.

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And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher.

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And Reuben went in the days of wheat harvest, and found mandrakes in the field, and brought them unto his mother Leah. Then Rachel said to Leah, Give me, I pray thee, of thy son’s mandrakes.

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And she said unto her, Is it a small matter that thou hast taken my husband? and wouldest thou take away my son’s mandrakes also? And Rachel said, Therefore he shall lie with thee to night for thy son’s mandrakes.

Genesis 30:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 30:12 say?
Genesis 30:12 in the King James Version reads: “And Zilpah Leah’s maid bare Jacob a second son.”
Where is Genesis 30:12 in the Bible?
Genesis 30:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 30, verse 12.
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 30:12.
What translation should I read Genesis 30:12 in?
Genesis 30:12 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 30:12?
Genesis 30:12 reads (KJV): “And Zilpah Leah’s maid bare Jacob a second son.” 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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