Genesis 30:1
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 30
“And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me children, or else I die.”Genesis 30:1
What Does Genesis 30:1 Mean?
Genesis 30:1 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 30, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Genesis 30:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 127:3“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”Job 5:2“For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.”Genesis 29:31“And when the LORD saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb: but Rachel was barren.”Genesis 37:11“And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying.”Proverbs 14:30“A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.”1 Corinthians 3:3“For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?”2 Corinthians 7:10“For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.”2 Kings 4:14“And he said, What then is to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, Verily she hath no child, and her husband is old.”2 Kings 4:28“Then she said, Did I desire a son of my lord? did I not say, Do not deceive me?”Proverbs 30:16“The grave; and the barren womb; the earth that is not filled with water; and the fire that saith not, It is enough.”James 3:14“But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.”James 4:5“Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?”Genesis 29:17“Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.”Numbers 11:15“And if thou deal thus with me, kill me, I pray thee, out of hand, if I have found favour in thy sight; and let me not see my wretchedness.”Numbers 11:29“And Moses said unto him, Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the LORD’s people were prophets, and that the LORD would put his spirit upon them!”1 Samuel 1:4“And when the time was that Elkanah offered, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions:”1 Kings 19:4“But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers.”Job 3:1“After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day.”Job 3:11“Why died I not from the womb? why did I not give up the ghost when I came out of the belly?”Job 3:20“Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul;”
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