Genesis 30:5 bbe — And Bilhah became with child, and gave birth to a son.

Bible in Basic English

"And Bilhah became with child, and gave birth to a son."

— Genesis 30:5, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 30 — Context

2

But Jacob was angry with Rachel, and said, Am I in the place of God, who has kept your body from having fruit?

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Then she said, Here is my servant Bilhah, go in to her, so that she may have a child on my knees, and I may have a family by her.

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

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And Bilhah became with child, and gave birth to a son.

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Then Rachel said, God has been my judge, and has given ear to my voice, and has given me a son; so he was named Dan.

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And again Bilhah, Rachel's servant, was with child, and gave birth to a second son.

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And Rachel said, I have had a great fight with my sister, and I have overcome her: and she gave the child the name Naphtali.

Genesis 30:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 30:5 say?
Genesis 30:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Bilhah became with child, and gave birth to a son.”
Where is Genesis 30:5 in the Bible?
Genesis 30:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 30, verse 5.
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 30:5.
What translation should I read Genesis 30:5 in?
Genesis 30:5 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 30:5?
Genesis 30:5 reads (BBE): “And Bilhah became with child, and gave birth to a 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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