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Genesis 30:13 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Genesis 30:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 30 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher. Happy: Heb. In my happiness Asher: that is, Happy”
Genesis 30:13 (KJV)
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Leah’s maid Zilpah bore Jacob a second son. Then Leah said, "Happy am I! For women will call me happy." So she named him Asher. (GEN 30:12-13)
Commentary on Genesis 30:13
And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher.... This passage belongs to the Jacob narratives which demonstrate God's sovereign election overriding human merit and the transformation of a deceiver into Israel, the father of the twelve tribes. The Jacob cycle shows how divine purposes advance through flawed individuals whom God graciously transforms.Key themes include God's sovereign choice ("the older shall serve the younger"), the consequences of deception and family dysfunction, exile and return patterns, wrestling with God leading to bless...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Genesis 30:13
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“from now on”
“who were born to him in Paddan Aram.”
“Her children arise up”
“my perfect one”
“Ishvah”
“Asher is blessed with children. Let him be acceptable to his brothers. Let him dip his foot in oil.”