Genesis 46:25 net — These were the sons of Bilhah, whom Laban gave to Rachel his daughter. She bore these to Jacob, seven in all.

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"These were the sons of Bilhah, whom Laban gave to Rachel his daughter. She bore these to Jacob, seven in all."

— Genesis 46:25, NET Bible

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Genesis 46 — Context

22

These were the sons of Rachel who were born to Jacob, fourteen in all.

23

The son of Dan: Hushim.

24

The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shillem.

25

These were the sons of Bilhah, whom Laban gave to Rachel his daughter. She bore these to Jacob, seven in all.

26

All the direct descendants of Jacob who went to Egypt with him were sixty-six in number.(This number does not include the wives of Jacob’s sons.)

27

Counting the two sons of Joseph who were born to him in Egypt, all the people of the household of Jacob who were in Egypt numbered seventy.

28

Jacob sent Judah before him to Joseph to accompany him to Goshen. So they came to the land of Goshen.

Genesis 46:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 46:25 say?
Genesis 46:25 in the NET Bible reads: “These were the sons of Bilhah, whom Laban gave to Rachel his daughter. She bore these to Jacob, seven in all.”
Where is Genesis 46:25 in the Bible?
Genesis 46:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 46, verse 25.
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 46:25.
What translation should I read Genesis 46:25 in?
Genesis 46:25 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 46:25?
Genesis 46:25 reads (NET): “These were the sons of Bilhah, whom Laban gave to Rachel his daughter. She bore these to Jacob, seven in all.” 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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