Genesis 30:17 nasb — God gave heed to Leah, and she conceived and bore Jacob a fifth son.

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"God gave heed to Leah, and she conceived and bore Jacob a fifth son."

— Genesis 30:17, NASB

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Genesis 30 — Context

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Now in the days of wheat harvest Reuben went and found mandrakes in the field, and brought them to his mother Leah. Then Rachel said to Leah, "Please give me some of your son's mandrakes."

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But she said to her, "Is it a small matter for you to take my husband? And would you take my son's mandrakes also?" So Rachel said, "Therefore he may lie with you tonight in return for your son's mandrakes."

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When Jacob came in from the field in the evening, then Leah went out to meet him and said, "You must come in to me, for I have surely hired you with my son's mandrakes." So he lay with her that night.

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God gave heed to Leah, and she conceived and bore Jacob a fifth son.

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Then Leah said, "God has given me my wages because I gave my maid to my husband." So she named him Issachar.

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Leah conceived again and bore a sixth son to Jacob.

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Then Leah said, "God has endowed me with a good gift; now my husband will dwell with me, because I have borne him six sons." So she named him Zebulun.

Genesis 30:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 30:17 say?
Genesis 30:17 in the NASB reads: “God gave heed to Leah, and she conceived and bore Jacob a fifth son.”
Where is Genesis 30:17 in the Bible?
Genesis 30:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 30, verse 17.
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 30:17.
What translation should I read Genesis 30:17 in?
Genesis 30:17 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 30:17?
Genesis 30:17 reads (NASB): “God gave heed to Leah, and she conceived and bore Jacob a fifth 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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