KJV ORIGINAL
And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the LORD hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
She became pregnant again and gave birth to a son. She said, 'Because the LORD heard that I was unloved, he has given me this son too.' So she named him Simeon.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Leah is expressing gratitude to God for giving her another son because she believes God sees that her husband doesn't love her as much as her sister.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the story of Jacob's wives, Leah and Rachel. Jacob had been tricked into marrying Leah first, though he loved Rachel more. Leah felt unloved and rejected, but found comfort in God's blessing of children. The name Simeon means 'hearing' or 'God has heard,' reflecting Leah's belief that God heard her pain.
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