Genesis 30:2 net — Jacob became furious with Rachel and exclaimed,“Am I in the place of God, who has kept you from having children?”

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"Jacob became furious with Rachel and exclaimed,“Am I in the place of God, who has kept you from having children?”"

— Genesis 30:2, NET Bible

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Genesis 30 — Context

1

When Rachel saw that she could not give Jacob children, she became jealous of her sister. She said to Jacob,“Give me children or I’ll die!”

2

Jacob became furious with Rachel and exclaimed,“Am I in the place of God, who has kept you from having children?”

3

She replied,“Here is my servant Bilhah! Sleep with her so that she can bear children for me and I can have a family through her.”

4

So Rachel gave him her servant Bilhah as a wife, and Jacob slept with her.

5

Bilhah became pregnant and gave Jacob a son.

Genesis 30:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 30:2 say?
Genesis 30:2 in the NET Bible reads: “Jacob became furious with Rachel and exclaimed,“Am I in the place of God, who has kept you from having children?””
Where is Genesis 30:2 in the Bible?
Genesis 30:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 30, verse 2.
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 30:2.
What translation should I read Genesis 30:2 in?
Genesis 30:2 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 30:2?
Genesis 30:2 reads (NET): “Jacob became furious with Rachel and exclaimed,“Am I in the place of God, who has kept you from having children?”” 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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