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Leah
Leah in the Bible — daughter of Laban (GEN 29:16) and wife of Jacob (GEN 29:23). Referenced in 11 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “weary; tired”
Profile
- Gender
- female
- Scripture References
- 11 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 10 connections
Biography
The older daughter of Laban, Leah was given to Jacob through deception on his wedding night when he expected Rachel. Though unloved by Jacob, God blessed her with six sons and a daughter. Despite the pain of being second choice, Leah became the mother of Judah, through whom the Messiah would come.
Significance
Leah's story shows God's compassion for the unloved and rejected. Despite human rejection, God chose her line for the Messiah.
Key Events
Married Jacob through Laban's deception(Genesis 29:23-25)
Birth of Reuben(Genesis 29:32)
Birth of Judah(Genesis 29:35)
Birth of Dinah(Genesis 30:21)
Names & Labels (1)
Leahproper name
- Hebrew
- לֵאָ֔ה
- Transliteration
- leah
- Meaning
- [poss.] wild-cow; wild cow, gazelle; cow
- Greek
- Λεια
- Reference
- GEN 29:16
- Strong's
- H3812
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Leah in the Bible?
Leah is described in the Bible as daughter of Laban (GEN 29:16) and wife of Jacob (GEN 29:23).
What does the name Leah mean?
The name Leah means “weary; tired” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.