Genesis 30:3 nasb — She said, "Here is my maid Bilhah, go in to her that she may bear on my knees, that through her I too may have children…

NASB

"She said, "Here is my maid Bilhah, go in to her that she may bear on my knees, that through her I too may have children.""

— Genesis 30:3, NASB

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Genesis 30 — Context

1

Now when Rachel saw that she bore Jacob no children, she became jealous of her sister; and she said to Jacob, "Give me children, or else I die."

2

Then Jacob's anger burned against Rachel, and he said, "Am I in the place of God, who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?"

3

She said, "Here is my maid Bilhah, go in to her that she may bear on my knees, that through her I too may have children."

4

So she gave him her maid Bilhah as a wife, and Jacob went in to her.

5

Bilhah conceived and bore Jacob a son.

6

Then Rachel said, "God has vindicated me, and has indeed heard my voice and has given me a son." Therefore she named him Dan.

Genesis 30:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Genesis 30:3 say?
Genesis 30:3 in the NASB reads: “She said, "Here is my maid Bilhah, go in to her that she may bear on my knees, that through her I too may have children."”
Where is Genesis 30:3 in the Bible?
Genesis 30:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 30, verse 3.
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 30:3.
What translation should I read Genesis 30:3 in?
Genesis 30:3 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 30:3?
Genesis 30:3 reads (NASB): “She said, "Here is my maid Bilhah, go in to her that she may bear on my knees, that through her I too may have 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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