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What Does the Bible Say About Bilhah?

11 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Bilhah in the Bible

Discover 11 Bible verses about bilhah. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on bilhah, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

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Old Testament
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New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Bilhah

  1. 1
    Genesis 29:29
    And Laban gave to Rachel his daughter Bilhah his handmaid to be her maid.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Genesis 30:1
    And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me children, or else I die.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Genesis 30:3
    And she said, Behold my maid Bilhah, go in unto her; and she shall bear upon my knees, that I may also have children by her. have: Heb. be built by her
    KJV
  4. 4
    Genesis 30:4
    And she gave him Bilhah her handmaid to wife: and Jacob went in unto her.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Genesis 35:22
    And it came to pass, when Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father's concubine: and Israel heard it. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve :
    KJV
  6. 6
    Genesis 35:25
    And the sons of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid; Dan, and Naphtali:
    KJV
  7. 7
    Genesis 37:2
    These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, his father's wives: and Joseph brought unto his father their evil report.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Genesis 46:23
    And the sons of Dan; Hushim. Hushim: or, Shuham
    KJV
  9. 9
    Genesis 49:4
    Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father's bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to my couch. thou shalt: Heb. do not thou excel he went: or, my couch is gone
    KJV
  10. 10
    Joshua 15:29
    Baalah, and Iim, and Azem,
    KJV

Subtopics of Bilhah

1. Rachael's servant
Bears children by Jacob
Mother of Dan and Naphtali
Reuben's incest with
2. A place in the land of Simeon
Called BALAH
And BAALAH

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Bilhah? (11 Verses)

And Laban gave to Rachel his daughter Bilhah his handmaid to be her maid.
And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me children, or else I die.
And she said, Behold my maid Bilhah, go in unto her; and she shall bear upon my knees, that I may also have children by her. have: Heb. be built by her
And she gave him Bilhah her handmaid to wife: and Jacob went in unto her.
And it came to pass, when Israel dwelt in that land, that Reuben went and lay with Bilhah his father's concubine: and Israel heard it. Now the sons of Jacob were twelve :
And the sons of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid; Dan, and Naphtali:
These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, his father's wives: and Joseph brought unto his father their evil report.
And the sons of Dan; Hushim. Hushim: or, Shuham
Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father's bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to my couch. thou shalt: Heb. do not thou excel he went: or, my couch is gone
Baalah, and Iim, and Azem,
And Hazarshual, and Balah, and Azem,

How to Study What the Bible Says About Bilhah

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about bilhah. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about bilhah and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about bilhah is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on bilhah needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about bilhah with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about bilhah, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about bilhah?
Discover 11 Bible verses about bilhah. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on bilhah, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 11 key verses about bilhah spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about bilhah are there?
There are 11 key Bible verses about bilhah compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about bilhah?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about bilhah is Genesis 29:29 — "And Laban gave to Rachel his daughter Bilhah his handmaid to be her maid."
Where in the Bible does it talk about bilhah?
Bilhah is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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