Genesis 30:8 net — Then Rachel said,“I have fought a desperate struggle with my sister, but I have won.” So she named him Naphtali.

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"Then Rachel said,“I have fought a desperate struggle with my sister, but I have won.” So she named him Naphtali."

— Genesis 30:8, NET Bible

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Genesis 30 — Context

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Bilhah became pregnant and gave Jacob a son.

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Then Rachel said,“God has vindicated me. He has responded to my prayer and given me a son.” That is why she named him Dan.

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Bilhah, Rachel’s servant, became pregnant again and gave Jacob another son.

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Then Rachel said,“I have fought a desperate struggle with my sister, but I have won.” So she named him Naphtali.

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When Leah saw that she had stopped having children, she gave her servant Zilpah to Jacob as a wife.

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Soon Leah’s servant Zilpah gave Jacob a son.

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Leah said,“How fortunate!” So she named him Gad.

Genesis 30:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 30:8 say?
Genesis 30:8 in the NET Bible reads: “Then Rachel said,“I have fought a desperate struggle with my sister, but I have won.” So she named him Naphtali.”
Where is Genesis 30:8 in the Bible?
Genesis 30:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 30, verse 8.
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 30:8.
What translation should I read Genesis 30:8 in?
Genesis 30:8 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 30:8?
Genesis 30:8 reads (NET): “Then Rachel said,“I have fought a desperate struggle with my sister, but I have won.” So she named him Naphtali.” 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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