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Genesis 30:2 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Genesis 30:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 30 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 (KJV)
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And Jacob's anger was kindled against Rachel: and he said, Am I in God's stead, who hath withheld fr... 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 bl...
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Cross-References for Genesis 30:2
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“See now, Yahweh has restrained me from bearing. Please go in to my handmaid. It may be that I will obtain children by her. Abram listened to the voice of Sarai.”
“when the king of Israel had read the letter”
“children are a heritage of Yahweh. The fruit of the womb is his reward.”
“but Yahweh had shut up her womb.”
“Don't be afraid, for am I in the place of God?,And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?,וַיֹּאמֶר אֲלֵהֶם יוֹסֵף אַל־תִּירָאוּ כִּי הֲתַחַת אֱלֹהִים אָנִי׃ ,And Joseph said unto them: Fear not; for am I in the place of God?”
“and argued with Laban. Jacob answered Laban”
“being grieved at the hardening of their hearts”
“that everyone who is angry with his brother without a cause{NU omits without a cause.} shall be in danger of the judgment; and whoever shall say to his brother”
“the barren has borne seven. She who has many children languishes.”