Genesis 30:23
Genesis 30:23 in Multiple Translations
and she conceived and gave birth to a son. “God has taken away my shame,” she said.
And she conceived, and bare a son; and said, God hath taken away my reproach:
And she conceived, and bare a son: and said, God hath taken away my reproach:
And she was with child, and gave birth to a son: and she said, God has taken away my shame.
She became pregnant and had a son. “God has removed my disgrace,” she said.
So she conceiued and bare a sonne, and said, God hath taken away my rebuke.
and she conceiveth and beareth a son, and saith, 'God hath gathered up my reproach;'
She conceived, bore a son, and said, “God has taken away my reproach.”
And she conceived, and bore a son; and said, God hath taken away my reproach:
And she conceived, and bore a son, saying: God hath taken away my reproach.
She became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She said, “God has caused that no longer will I be ashamed for not having children.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 30:23
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Genesis 30:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תַּ֖הַר
וַ/תֵּ֣לֶד
בֵּ֑ן
וַ/תֹּ֕אמֶר
אָסַ֥ף
אֱלֹהִ֖ים
אֶת
חֶרְפָּתִֽ/י
וַ/תַּ֖הַר
hârâh
H2029
to conceive
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
וַ/תֵּ֣לֶד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
בֵּ֑ן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
וַ/תֹּ֕אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
אָסַ֥ף
ʼâçaph
H622
to gather
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֱלֹהִ֖ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
חֶרְפָּתִֽ/י
cherpâh
H2781
reproach
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 30:23
וַ/תַּ֖הַר
hârâh
H2029
"to conceive"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
To conceive or become pregnant, as seen in the story of Sarah and Abraham in Genesis 17, where Sarah conceives Isaac in her old age. This word is used to describe the miracle of birth and new life.
Definition: 1) to conceive, become pregnant, bear, be with child, be conceived, progenitor 1a)(Qal) to conceive, become pregnant 1b) (Pual) to be conceived 1c) (Poel) to conceive, contrive, devise
Usage: Occurs in 42 OT verses. KJV: been, be with child, conceive, progenitor. See also: Genesis 4:1; Numbers 11:12; Psalms 7:15.
וַ/תֵּ֣לֶד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
בֵּ֑ן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
וַ/תֹּ֕אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
אָסַ֥ף
ʼâçaph
H622
"to gather"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To gather means to bring people or things together, often for a purpose like worship or community. It can also mean to take away or remove something, like gathering a harvest. This word appears in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) to gather, receive, remove, gather in 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to gather, collect 1a2) to gather (an individual into company of others) 1a3) to bring up the rear 1a4) to gather and take away, remove, withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to assemble, be gathered 1b2) (pass of Qal 1a2) 1b2a) to be gathered to one's fathers 1b2b) to be brought in or into (association with others) 1b3) (pass of Qal 1a4) 1b3a) to be taken away, removed, perish 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to gather (harvest) 1c2) to take in, receive into 1c3) rearguard, rearward (subst) 1d) (Pual) to be gathered 1e) (Hithpael) to gather oneself or themselves
Usage: Occurs in 188 OT verses. KJV: assemble, bring, consume, destroy, felch, gather (in, together, up again), [idiom] generally, get (him), lose, put all together, receive, recover (another from leprosy), (be) rereward, [idiom] surely, take (away, into, up), [idiom] utterly, withdraw. See also: Genesis 6:21; 1 Chronicles 11:13; Psalms 26:9.
אֱלֹהִ֖ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
חֶרְפָּתִֽ/י
cherpâh
H2781
"reproach"
N-fs | Suff
Cherpah means reproach or shame, often used to describe scorn or disgrace. In the Bible, it is used to express strong feelings of shame or humiliation.
Definition: 1) reproach, scorn 1a) taunt, scorn (upon enemy) 1b) reproach (resting upon condition of shame, disgrace) 1c) a reproach (an object)
Usage: Occurs in 72 OT verses. KJV: rebuke, reproach(-fully), shame. See also: Genesis 30:23; Isaiah 25:8; Psalms 15:3.
Study Notes — Genesis 30:23
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 30:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 30:23
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 30:23
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 30:23
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 30:23
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 30:23
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 30:23
- Sermons on Genesis 30:23
Context — Joseph
21After that, Leah gave birth to a daughter and named her Dinah.
22Then God remembered Rachel. He listened to her and opened her womb,
23and she conceived and gave birth to a son. “God has taken away my shame,” she said.
24She named him Joseph, and said, “May the LORD add to me another son.” 25Now after Rachel had given birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, “Send me on my way so I can return to my homeland.Cross References
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| 1 | Luke 1:25 | “The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.” |
| 2 | Genesis 29:31 | When the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb; but Rachel was barren. |
| 3 | Luke 1:27 | to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. |
| 4 | Isaiah 4:1 | In that day seven women will take hold of one man and say, “We will eat our own bread and provide our own clothes. Just let us be called by your name. Take away our disgrace!” |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 1:5–6 | But to Hannah he would give a double portion, for he loved her even though the LORD had closed her womb. Because the LORD had closed Hannah’s womb, her rival would provoke her and taunt her viciously. |
| 6 | Luke 1:21 | Meanwhile, the people were waiting for Zechariah and wondering why he took so long in the temple. |
Genesis 30:23 Summary
In Genesis 30:23, Rachel gives birth to a son and says, 'God has taken away my shame.' This means that God had taken away her feelings of sadness and embarrassment because she was unable to have children. This event shows us that God is faithful and will fulfill His promises, just as He did for Rachel (Genesis 30:22). It also reminds us that God is in control of all things, including our families and our lives, as seen in Psalm 127:3-5 and Jeremiah 29:11. We can trust in God's plan and timing, just as Rachel did, and know that He will work everything out for our good (Romans 8:28).
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the significance of Rachel giving birth to a son in Genesis 30:23?
The birth of a son was a significant event for Rachel, as it marked the end of her barrenness and brought her joy and fulfillment, as seen in her statement, 'God has taken away my shame' (Genesis 30:23). This event also highlights God's faithfulness in remembering Rachel and opening her womb, as promised in Genesis 29:31 and Genesis 30:22.
Why did Rachel say 'God has taken away my shame' after giving birth to her son?
Rachel's statement in Genesis 30:23 reflects the cultural context of her time, where a woman's worth was often tied to her ability to bear children. By giving birth to a son, God had taken away Rachel's shame and restored her dignity, as noted in Genesis 30:23. This event is also reminiscent of Hannah's prayer in 1 Samuel 1:11, where she asks God to remember her and grant her a son.
How does Genesis 30:23 relate to the broader theme of God's sovereignty in the Bible?
The birth of Rachel's son in Genesis 30:23 demonstrates God's sovereignty over all aspects of life, including fertility and family. This event is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, as seen in Genesis 30:22, and highlights the importance of trusting in God's plan, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11.
What can we learn from Rachel's experience in Genesis 30:23 about trusting God in difficult circumstances?
Rachel's story in Genesis 30:23 teaches us to trust in God's timing and plan, even when circumstances seem impossible. Her experience encourages us to wait on God, as seen in Psalm 27:14 and Isaiah 40:31, and to trust that He will fulfill His promises in His perfect time, as noted in Genesis 30:22 and Genesis 30:23.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel ashamed or inadequate, and how can I trust God to take away my shame, just as He did for Rachel in Genesis 30:23?
- How does the story of Rachel's son in Genesis 30:23 encourage me to trust in God's sovereignty and plan for my life, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Proverbs 3:5-6?
- What are some ways I can express my gratitude to God for the blessings He has given me, just as Rachel did in Genesis 30:23 when she said, 'God has taken away my shame'?
- How can I apply the lesson of waiting on God, as seen in Rachel's story in Genesis 30:22-23, to my own life and circumstances, and trust in His perfect timing, as encouraged in Psalm 27:14 and Isaiah 40:31?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 30:23
And she conceived and bare a son,.... Through the goodness of God unto her, and for which she was greatly thankful; and said, God hath taken away my reproach; the reproach of barrenness with which
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 30:23
And God remembered Rachel, and God hearkened to her, and opened her womb. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 30:23
Barrenness was then accounted a great reproach, especially in that race, because it was a kind of curse, whereby such persons were excluded both from the first and general blessing of fructification given to all mankind, ; and from the special blessing given to Abraham for the multiplication of his seed; and from all hopes of being the progenitors of the blessed Messias.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 30:23
Genesis 30:23 And she conceived, and bare a son; and said, God hath taken away my reproach:Ver. 23. God hath taken away my reproach.] That is, her barrenness, - with which she was often upbraided, - when now she was sufficiently humbled; besides that her children, as the rest of those women that were long barren, are noted to have been the best, and most gracious; as Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Samuel, the Baptist, &c. A child of many prayers cannot lightly miscarry, as he told Monica. Ambrose.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 30:23
(22-24) God remembered Rachel.—Rachel’s long barrenness had probably humbled and disciplined her; and, cured of her former petulance, she trusts no longer to “love-apples,” but looks to God for the great blessing of children. He hearkens to her prayer, and remembers her. (Comp. 1 Samuel 1:19.) In calling his name Joseph, there is again a play upon two words, for it may be formed from the verb used in Genesis 30:23, and would then mean he takes away; or it may signify he adds, which is the meaning made prominent by Rachel. And God did add to her another son, but the boon cost her her life. As Joseph was born six or seven years before Jacob left Padan-aram, Rachel had been barren for twenty-six years. We must add that in her joy at Joseph’s birth there is no trace of the ungenerous triumph over Leah so marked in her rejoicing at the birth of the sons of Bilhah; and in her trust that “Jehovah would add to her another son,” she evidently had in mind the covenant promises, which a son of her own womb might now inherit. As a matter of fact, the long struggle for supremacy lay between the houses of Joseph and Judah; and Judah finally prevailed.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 30:23
23. God hath taken away] The Hebrew for “hath taken away” (âsaph) is clearly regarded as one etymology of the name Joseph. my reproach] See note on Genesis 30:1. Cf. Isaiah 4:1, “Take thou away our reproach”; Luke 1:25, “to take away my reproach among men.”
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 30:23
23. My reproach — She has now no words of envy or triumph towards her sister, but a humble acknowledgment of her previous pitiable condition among women.
Sermons on Genesis 30:23
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Barrenness Is Fruitlessness by G.W. North | G.W. North emphasizes the significance of spiritual fruitfulness in the life of believers, drawing parallels between marriage and the union with Christ as essential for producing f |
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Divinely Lead by David Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the cycle of bondage and captivity that the nation of Israel experienced due to their disobedience to God. The speaker highlights specific ins |
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Samson's Strength by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the use of television and radio in spreading the gospel. He challenges the idea that television is the ultimate tool for saving the world, poi |
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Ruth - Part 6 by John McGregor | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a godly heritage and how it can still happen today. Despite the challenges and distractions of the world, the preac |
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Jacob's Love for Rachael by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the story of Jacob and his love for Rachel. He highlights the unfortunate position of Leah, who was unloved by Jacob. However, God show |
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Concerning the Messiah's Lineage and Descent. by John Gill | John Gill discusses the lineage and descent of the Messiah, emphasizing that He was prophesied to arise from the nation of Israel, specifically from the tribe of Judah and the hous |
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True Revival - the Presence of the Lord by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the necessity of experiencing the true presence of God for genuine revival, drawing from Isaiah 4 and the covenant with Abraham. He reflects on the lon |