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She named him Reuben, for she said, &#8220It is because the LORD has seen my misery. Surely my husband will love me now.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/genesis/29.htm">New Living Translation</a> So Leah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has noticed my misery, and now my husband will love me.” <a href="/esv/genesis/29.htm">English Standard Version</a> And Leah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben, for she said, “Because the LORD has looked upon my affliction; for now my husband will love me.” <a href="/bsb/genesis/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.” <a href="/kjv/genesis/29.htm">King James Bible</a> And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/29.htm">New King James Version</a> So Leah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben; for she said, “The LORD has surely looked on my affliction. Now therefore, my husband will love me.” <a href="/nasb_/genesis/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and named him Reuben, for she said, “Because the LORD has seen my affliction; surely now my husband will love me.” <a href="/nasb/genesis/29.htm">NASB 1995</a> Leah conceived and bore a son and named him Reuben, for she said, &#8220Because the LORD has seen my affliction; surely now my husband will love me.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/genesis/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Leah conceived and bore a son and named him Reuben, for she said, “Because the LORD has seen my affliction; surely now my husband will love me.” <a href="/lsb/genesis/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So Leah conceived and bore a son and named him Reuben, for she said, “Because Yahweh has seen my affliction; surely now my husband will love me.” <a href="/amp/genesis/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Leah conceived and gave birth to a son and named him Reuben (See, a son!), for she said, “Because the LORD has seen my humiliation and suffering; now my husband will love me [since I have given him a son].” <a href="/csb/genesis/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Leah conceived, gave birth to a son, and named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction; surely my husband will love me now.” <a href="/hcsb/genesis/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Leah conceived, gave birth to a son, and named him Reuben, for she said, &#8220The LORD has seen my affliction; surely my husband will love me now.&#8221 <a href="/asv/genesis/29.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Because Jehovah hath looked upon my affliction: for now my husband will love me. <a href="/cev/genesis/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Leah gave birth to a son and named him Reuben. Then she said, "The LORD has taken away my sorrow. Now my husband will love me more than he does Rachel." <a href="/erv/genesis/29.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Because the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; for now my husband will love me. <a href="/gwt/genesis/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Leah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Reuben [Here's My Son], because she said, "Certainly, the LORD has seen my misery; now my husband will love me!" <a href="/gnt/genesis/29.htm">Good News Translation</a> Leah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She said, "The LORD has seen my trouble, and now my husband will love me"; so she named him Reuben. <a href="/isv/genesis/29.htm">International Standard Version</a> Leah conceived, bore a son, and named him Reuben, because she was saying, "The LORD had looked on my torture, so now my husband will love me." <a href="/msb/genesis/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, ?The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.? <a href="/net/genesis/29.htm">NET Bible</a> So Leah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Reuben, for she said, "The LORD has looked with pity on my oppressed condition. Surely my husband will love me now." <a href="/nheb/genesis/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Leah conceived, and bore a son, and she named him Reuben. For she said, "Because God has looked at my affliction, and given me a son. For now my husband will love me." <a href="/wbt/genesis/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Leah conceived, and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me. <a href="/web/genesis/29.htm">World English Bible</a> Leah conceived, and bore a son, and she named him Reuben. For she said, “Because Yahweh has looked at my affliction; for now my husband will love me.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Leah conceives, and bears a son, and calls his name Reuben, for she said, “Because YHWH has looked on my affliction; because now does my husband love me.” <a href="/ylt/genesis/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Leah conceiveth, and beareth a son, and calleth his name Reuben, for she said, 'Because Jehovah hath looked on mine affliction; because now doth my husband love me.' <a href="/slt/genesis/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Leah will conceive and will bring forth a son, and she will call his name Reuben: for she said that Jehovah saw my affliction, for now my husband will love me.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And she conceived and bore a son, and called his name Ruben, saying: The Lord saw my affliction: now my husband will love me. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Having conceived, she gave birth to a son, and she called his name Reuben, saying: “The Lord saw my humiliation; now my husband will love me.” <a href="/nabre/genesis/29.htm">New American Bible</a> Leah conceived and bore a son, and she named him Reuben; for she said, “It means, ‘The LORD saw my misery; surely now my husband will love me.’ ” <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Leah conceived and bore a son, and she named him Reuben; for she said, “Because the LORD has looked on my affliction; surely now my husband will love me.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And Leah conceived, and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben; for she said, Because the LORD has seen my affliction, now therefore my husband will love me. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Leah became pregnant and she bore a son and she called his name Rubyl, and she said “Because God saw my oppression; now my husband will love me.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And Leah conceived, and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben; for she said: 'Because the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; for now my husband will love me.' <a href="/sep/genesis/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Lea conceived and bore a son to Jacob; and she called his name, Ruben; saying, Because the Lord has looked on my humiliation, and has given me a son, now then my husband will love me. <a href="/parallel/genesis/29-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=7151" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/29.htm">Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah</a> 31When the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, He opened her womb; but Rachel was barren. 32<a href="/hebrew/3812.htm" title="3812: lê·’āh (N-proper-fs) -- Weary, a wife of Jacob. From la'ah; weary; Leah, a wife of Jacob.">And Leah</a> <a href="/hebrew/2029.htm" title="2029: wat·ta·har (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To conceive, become pregnant. A primitive root; to be pregnant, conceive.">conceived</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: wat·tê·leḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">and gave birth to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: bên (N-ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">a son,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: wat·tiq·rā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">and she named him</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7205.htm" title="7205: rə·’ū·ḇên (N-proper-ms) -- From the imperative of ra'ah and ben; see ye a son; Reuben, a son of Jacob.">Reuben,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mə·rāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">she said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">“The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’āh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">has seen</a> <a href="/hebrew/6040.htm" title="6040: bə·‘ān·yî (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Affliction, poverty. From anah; depression, i.e. Misery.">my affliction.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">Surely</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’î·šî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">my husband</a> <a href="/hebrew/157.htm" title="157: ye·’ĕ·hā·ḇa·nî (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To love. Or raheb; a primitive root; to have affection for.">will love me</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: ‘at·tāh (Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">now.”</a> 33Again she conceived and gave birth to a son, and she said, “Because the LORD has heard that I am unloved, He has given me this son as well.” So she named him Simeon.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/30-18.htm">Genesis 30:18</a> Then Leah said, “God has rewarded me for giving my maidservant to my husband.” So she named him Issachar. <a href="/genesis/49-3.htm">Genesis 49:3-4</a> Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, excelling in honor, excelling in power. / Uncontrolled as the waters, you will no longer excel, because you went up to your father’s bed, onto my couch, and defiled it. <a href="/deuteronomy/21-15.htm">Deuteronomy 21:15-17</a> If a man has two wives, one beloved and the other unloved, and both bear him sons, but the unloved wife has the firstborn son, / when that man assigns his inheritance to his sons he must not appoint the son of the beloved wife as the firstborn over the son of the unloved wife. / Instead, he must acknowledge the firstborn, the son of his unloved wife, by giving him a double portion of all that he has. For that son is the firstfruits of his father’s strength; the right of the firstborn belongs to him. <a href="/1_chronicles/5-1.htm">1 Chronicles 5:1-2</a> These were the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel. Though he was the firstborn, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph son of Israel, because Reuben defiled his father’s bed. So he is not reckoned according to birthright. / And though Judah prevailed over his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright belonged to Joseph. <a href="/exodus/1-1.htm">Exodus 1:1-2</a> These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: / Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; <a href="/judges/8-22.htm">Judges 8:22-23</a> Then the Israelites said to Gideon, “Rule over us—you and your son and grandson—for you have saved us from the hand of Midian.” / But Gideon replied, “I will not rule over you, nor will my son. The LORD shall rule over you.” <a href="/1_samuel/1-20.htm">1 Samuel 1:20</a> So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.” <a href="/1_samuel/2-21.htm">1 Samuel 2:21</a> So the LORD attended to Hannah, and she conceived and gave birth to three sons and two daughters. Meanwhile, the boy Samuel grew up in the presence of the LORD. <a href="/1_kings/8-16.htm">1 Kings 8:16</a> ‘Since the day I brought My people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there. But I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’ <a href="/2_kings/14-27.htm">2 Kings 14:27</a> and since the LORD had said that He would not blot out the name of Israel from under heaven, He saved them by the hand of Jeroboam son of Jehoash. <a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Matthew 1:2</a> Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. <a href="/luke/3-33.htm">Luke 3:33</a> the son of Amminadab, the son of Admin, the son of Arni, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah, <a href="/john/4-22.htm">John 4:22</a> You worship what you do not know; we worship what we do know, for salvation is from the Jews. <a href="/romans/9-7.htm">Romans 9:7-8</a> Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring. <a href="/romans/11-1.htm">Romans 11:1</a> I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Leah conceived, and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD has looked on my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me.A.<a href="/genesis/35-22.htm">Genesis 35:22</a> 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:<a href="/genesis/37-21.htm">Genesis 37:21,22,29</a> And Reuben heard it, and he delivered him out of their hands; and said, Let us not kill him… <a href="/genesis/42-22.htm">Genesis 42:22,27</a> And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required… Reuben.<a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7</a> And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;<a href="/exodus/4-31.htm">Exodus 4:31</a> And the people believed: and when they heard that the LORD had visited the children of Israel, and that he had looked upon their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshipped.<a href="/deuteronomy/26-7.htm">Deuteronomy 26:7</a> And when we cried unto the LORD God of our fathers, the LORD heard our voice, and looked on our affliction, and our labour, and our oppression:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/16-11.htm">Affliction</a> <a href="/genesis/25-26.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/genesis/25-2.htm">Beareth</a> <a href="/genesis/27-41.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/genesis/29-31.htm">Child</a> <a href="/genesis/25-21.htm">Conceived</a> <a href="/genesis/25-21.htm">Conceiveth</a> <a href="/genesis/20-3.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/genesis/29-31.htm">Leah</a> <a href="/genesis/16-11.htm">Misery</a> <a href="/genesis/25-21.htm">Pregnant</a> <a href="/revelation/7-5.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/genesis/29-14.htm">Surely</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/31-42.htm">Affliction</a> <a href="/genesis/29-33.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/genesis/29-35.htm">Beareth</a> <a href="/genesis/29-33.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/genesis/29-34.htm">Child</a> <a href="/genesis/29-33.htm">Conceived</a> <a href="/genesis/29-33.htm">Conceiveth</a> <a href="/genesis/29-34.htm">Husband</a> <a href="/genesis/30-9.htm">Leah</a> <a href="/genesis/44-29.htm">Misery</a> <a href="/genesis/30-5.htm">Pregnant</a> <a href="/genesis/30-14.htm">Reuben</a> <a href="/genesis/30-16.htm">Surely</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 29</div>1. <a href="/genesis/29-1.htm">Jacob comes to the well of Haran.</a> 9. <a href="/genesis/29-9.htm">He becomes acquainted with Rachel.</a> 13. <a href="/genesis/29-13.htm">Laban entertains him.</a> 18. <a href="/genesis/29-18.htm">Jacob covenants for Rachel.</a> 23. <a href="/genesis/29-23.htm">He is deceived by Laban with Leah.</a> 28. <a href="/genesis/29-28.htm">He marries also Rachel, and serves for her seven years more.</a> 32. <a href="/genesis/29-32.htm">Leah bears Reuben;</a> 33. <a href="/genesis/29-33.htm">Simeon;</a> 34. <a href="/genesis/29-34.htm">Levi;</a> 35. <a href="/genesis/29-35.htm">and Judah.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/29.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/29.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son Leah's conception and childbirth are significant in the context of her relationship with Jacob. Despite being less favored than her sister Rachel, Leah is blessed with fertility. This reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty in opening and closing wombs, as seen in other narratives like Sarah (<a href="/genesis/21.htm">Genesis 21:1-2</a>) and Hannah (<a href="/1_samuel/1-19.htm">1 Samuel 1:19-20</a>). Leah's ability to bear children is a divine intervention that highlights God's compassion and purpose.and she named him Reuben The name Reuben means "See, a son" in Hebrew. Naming in the biblical context often reflects circumstances or prophetic insights. Reuben's name is a testament to Leah's hope and her acknowledgment of God's provision. Naming is a significant act, often indicating character or destiny, as seen with other biblical figures like Isaac (<a href="/genesis/21-3.htm">Genesis 21:3</a>) and Jesus (<a href="/matthew/1-21.htm">Matthew 1:21</a>).for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction Leah's statement acknowledges God's awareness and intervention in her life. The term "affliction" suggests her emotional and social struggles, particularly in her marriage. This echoes the experiences of other biblical figures who felt seen by God in their distress, such as Hagar in <a href="/genesis/16-13.htm">Genesis 16:13</a>. It underscores the theme of God's compassion and justice for the marginalized.Surely my husband will love me now Leah's hope that bearing a son will earn Jacob's love reflects the cultural context where a woman's value was often tied to her ability to produce heirs. This desire for love and acceptance is a recurring human theme, seen in other biblical narratives of longing and fulfillment. Leah's situation also foreshadows the complex family dynamics that will unfold in Jacob's household, influencing the future tribes of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/l/leah.htm">Leah</a> The first wife of Jacob, Leah is often seen as the less favored wife compared to her sister Rachel. Her account is one of seeking love and validation, particularly from her husband. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a> The patriarch who worked for Laban to marry Rachel but was deceived into marrying Leah first. His relationship with Leah is complex, marked by favoritism towards Rachel. 3. <a href="/topical/r/reuben.htm">Reuben</a> The firstborn son of Leah and Jacob. His name means "See, a son" in Hebrew, reflecting Leah's hope that his birth would earn her Jacob's love. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a> The covenant God of Israel, who is attentive to Leah's plight and blesses her with children. 5. <a href="/topical/a/affliction.htm">Affliction</a> Leah's emotional and relational suffering due to her perceived lack of love from Jacob.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god_sees_our_affliction.htm">God Sees Our Affliction</a> Just as God saw Leah's suffering, He sees and cares about our struggles. We can trust that He is attentive to our needs. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_validation.htm">Seeking Validation</a> Leah's desire for Jacob's love teaches us about the human need for validation and the potential misplacement of seeking it from others rather than God. <a href="/topical/n/naming_with_purpose.htm">Naming with Purpose</a> Leah names her son Reuben, reflecting her hope and faith. This reminds us of the power and significance of names and declarations in our lives. <a href="/topical/g/god's_blessings_amidst_trials.htm">God's Blessings Amidst Trials</a> Leah's account shows that God can bring blessings and purpose even in difficult circumstances. <a href="/topical/t/the_complexity_of_human_relationships.htm">The Complexity of Human Relationships</a> The dynamics between Leah, Jacob, and Rachel illustrate the complexities and challenges in human relationships, encouraging us to seek God's wisdom and love in our interactions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 29</a> <a href="/q/who_was_reuben_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Reuben in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/names_and_meanings_of_israel's_tribes.htm">What are the names and meanings of Israel's twelve tribes?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_leah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Leah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_are_the_sons_of_jacob.htm">Who are the Sons of Jacob?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/29.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32-35) She called his name Reuben.--There is something very touching in the history of these four births. When the first child is born, Leah joyfully calls him "Reuben," that is, See, a son! and fondly hopes that now she is a mother her husband will love her. And the mention of her "affliction" shows that, while she loved Jacob tenderly, he was to her more than unloving. Her second son she calls" Simeon," that is hearing, and, disappointed in her first hope, regards the child as a gift of Jehovah to compensate her for the lack of the affection for which she so longed. Her third son she calls "Levi," that is, joined, still hoping that as in her tent alone there were children to play around the father, he would be more united to her. But her hope remains unfulfilled. And when her fourth son is born, she calls him "Judah," that is, praise. Throughout, in the midst of her melancholy, there is a tone of fervent piety, and that not merely to God, but to the covenant Jehovah. And now slowly she parts with her hope of human affection, and finds comfort in Jehovah alone. This time, she says, I will praise Jehovah. And it was this son of the despised one, whose birth called forth from her this hymn of simple thanksgiving, who was fore-ordained to be the ancestor of the promised seed.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 32. - And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben (literally, reuben, Behold a Son! an expression of joyful surprise at the Divine compassion): for she said, Surely the Lord hath looked upon my affliction. Though not directly contained in the term Reuben, the sense of these words is implied (Kalisch). As Leah's child was an intimation that she had been an object of Jehovah's compassion, so did she expect it to be a means of drawing towards herself Jacob s affection. Now therefore (literally, for now) my husband will love me. She was confident in the first flush of maternal joy that Jacob's heart would turn towards her; she believed that God had sent her child to effect this conversion of her husband's affections; and she regarded the birth of Reuben as a signal proof of the Divine pity. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/29-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>And Leah לֵאָה֙ (lê·’āh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3812.htm">Strong's 3812: </a> Leah -- 'weary', a wife of Jacob conceived וַתַּ֤הַר (wat·ta·har) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2029.htm">Strong's 2029: </a> To conceive, become pregnant and gave birth to וַתֵּ֣לֶד (wat·tê·leḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage a son, בֵּ֔ן (bên) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son and she named וַתִּקְרָ֥א (wat·tiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read him Reuben, רְאוּבֵ֑ן (rə·’ū·ḇên) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7205.htm">Strong's 7205: </a> Reuben -- 'behold a son!' oldest son of Jacob, also his desc for כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction she said, אָֽמְרָ֗ה (’ā·mə·rāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “The LORD יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has seen רָאָ֤ה (rā·’āh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see my affliction. בְּעָנְיִ֔י (bə·‘ān·yî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6040.htm">Strong's 6040: </a> Affliction, poverty Surely כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction my husband אִישִֽׁי׃ (’î·šî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person will love יֶאֱהָבַ֥נִי (ye·’ĕ·hā·ḇa·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_157.htm">Strong's 157: </a> To have affection f me now.” עַתָּ֖ה (‘at·tāh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/29-32.htm">OT Law: Genesis 29:32 Leah conceived and bore a son (Gen. 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