Genesis 30:17 net — God paid attention to Leah; she became pregnant and gave Jacob a son for the fifth time.

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"God paid attention to Leah; she became pregnant and gave Jacob a son for the fifth time."

— Genesis 30:17, NET Bible

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Genesis 30 — Context

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At the time of the wheat harvest Reuben went out and found some mandrake plants in a field and brought them to his mother Leah. Rachel said to Leah,“Give me some of your son’s mandrakes.”

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But Leah replied,“Wasn’t it enough that you’ve taken away my husband? Would you take away my son’s mandrakes too?”“All right,” Rachel said,“he may go to bed with you tonight in exchange for your son’s mandrakes.”

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When Jacob came in from the fields that evening, Leah went out to meet him and said,“You must sleep with me because I have paid for your services with my son’s mandrakes.” So he went to bed with her that night.

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God paid attention to Leah; she became pregnant and gave Jacob a son for the fifth time.

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Then Leah said,“God has granted me a reward because I gave my servant to my husband as a wife.” So she named him Issachar.

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Leah became pregnant again and gave Jacob a son for the sixth time.

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Then Leah said,“God has given me a good gift. Now my husband will honor me because I have given 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 NET Bible reads: “God paid attention to Leah; she became pregnant and gave Jacob a son for the fifth time.”
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 (NET): “God paid attention to Leah; she became pregnant and gave Jacob a son for the fifth time.” 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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