Genesis 30:2

Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 30

“And Jacob’s anger was kindled against Rachel: and he said, Am I in God’s stead, who hath withheld from thee the fruit of the womb?”Genesis 30:2

What Does Genesis 30:2 Mean?

Genesis 30:2 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 30, verse 2 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 30:2 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Genesis 30:22“And God remembered Rachel, and God hearkened to her, and opened her womb.”1 Samuel 1:5“But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb.”Genesis 16:2“And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai.”2 Kings 5:7“And it came to pass, when the king of Israel had read the letter, that he rent his clothes, and said, Am I God, to kill and to make alive, that this man doth send unto me to recover a man of his leprosy? wherefore consider, I pray you, and see how he seeketh a quarrel against me.”Job 1:21“And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.”Psalms 127:3“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”Genesis 31:36“And Jacob was wroth, and chode with Laban: and Jacob answered and said to Laban, What is my trespass? what is my sin, that thou hast so hotly pursued after me?”Genesis 50:19“And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?”Genesis 20:18“For the LORD had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah Abraham’s wife.”Genesis 25:21“And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.”Genesis 29:31“And when the LORD saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb: but Rachel was barren.”Genesis 33:5“And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant.”Exodus 32:19“And it came to pass, as soon as he came nigh unto the camp, that he saw the calf, and the dancing: and Moses’ anger waxed hot, and he cast the tables out of his hands, and brake them beneath the mount.”Ruth 4:13“So Boaz took Ruth, and she was his wife: and when he went in unto her, the LORD gave her conception, and she bare a son.”1 Samuel 2:5“They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.”Psalms 113:9“He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD.”Matthew 5:22“But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.”Mark 3:5“And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.”Ephesians 4:26“Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:”Genesis 48:9“And Joseph said unto his father, They are my sons, whom God hath given me in this place. And he said, Bring them, I pray thee, unto me, and I will bless them.”

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