KJV ORIGINAL
And when the LORD saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb: but Rachel was barren.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, he allowed her to have children, but Rachel could not get pregnant.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God saw that Leah was treated poorly and blessed her with the ability to have children, while Rachel remained childless.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Jacob's marriages to both Leah and Rachel, sisters who were daughters of Laban. Jacob had been tricked into marrying Leah first, though he loved Rachel, creating a painful rivalry between the sisters. In ancient times, a woman's ability to bear children was seen as a sign of God's favor and was crucial for her status and security in the family.
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