KJV ORIGINAL
And Leah said, God hath endued me with a good dowry; now will my husband dwell with me, because I have born him six sons: and she called his name Zebulun.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Leah said, 'God has given me a wonderful gift; now my husband will honor me and stay close to me, because I have given him six sons.' And she named the baby Zebulun.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Leah believes that having six sons will finally earn her husband Jacob's love and attention, and she sees this as God's blessing to her.
📚 Historical Context
Leah was Jacob's first wife, but Jacob loved her sister Rachel more, which caused Leah deep pain throughout their marriage. In ancient times, a woman's worth was often measured by her ability to bear sons, and having many children was seen as God's blessing. Leah hoped that each child would bring her closer to winning Jacob's affection.
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