Bilhah
Bilhah in the Bible — maid of Laban given to Rachel (GEN 29:29) and wife of Jacob (GEN 30:4). Referenced in 5 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “Bilhan, who is old or confused”
Profile
- Gender
- female
- Scripture References
- 5 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 4 connections
Biography
Rachel's handmaid, given to Jacob as a concubine to bear children on Rachel's behalf. Through Bilhah, Rachel obtained two sons: Dan and Naphtali. Later, Reuben, Jacob's firstborn, violated her, which resulted in Reuben losing his birthright.
Significance
Bilhah's sons Dan and Naphtali became two of the twelve tribes of Israel, demonstrating God's inclusion of all Jacob's sons in His covenant promises.
Key Events
Names & Labels (1)
- Hebrew
- בִּלְהָה
- Transliteration
- biləhah
- Meaning
- [perhaps] simplicity or modesty or to be without concern
- Greek
- Βαλλαν
- Reference
- GEN 29:29
- Strong's
- H1090a
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bilhah in the Bible?
Bilhah is described in the Bible as maid of Laban given to Rachel (GEN 29:29) and wife of Jacob (GEN 30:4).
What does the name Bilhah mean?
The name Bilhah means “Bilhan, who is old or confused” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.