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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/30.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/30.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Some time later she gave birth to a daughter and named her Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/30.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Later she gave birth to a daughter and named her Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/30.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Afterward she bore a daughter and called her name Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/30.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />After that, Leah gave birth to a daughter and named her Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/30.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And afterwards she bare a daughter, and called her name Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/30.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Afterward she bore a daughter, and called her name Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/30.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Afterward she gave birth to a daughter, and named her Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/30.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Afterward she bore a daughter and named her Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/30.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And afterward she bore a daughter and named her Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/30.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Afterward she bore a daughter and named her Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/30.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Afterward she gave birth to a daughter and named her Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/30.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Later, Leah bore a daughter and named her Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/30.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Later, Leah bore a daughter and named her Dinah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/30.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And afterwards she bare a daughter, and called her name Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/30.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Later, Leah had a daughter and named her Dinah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/30.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And afterwards she bare a daughter, and called her name Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/30.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Later she gave birth to a daughter and named her Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/30.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Later she bore a daughter, whom she named Dinah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/30.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />After that, Leah conceived, bore a daughter, and named her Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/30.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />After that, Leah gave birth to a daughter and named her Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/30.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />After that she gave birth to a daughter and named her Dinah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/30.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Afterwards, she bore a daughter, and named her Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/30.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And afterwards she bore a daughter, and called her name Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/30.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Afterwards, she bore a daughter, and named her Dinah. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/30.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and afterward she has borne a daughter, and calls her name Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/30.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and afterwards hath she born a daughter, and calleth her name Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/30.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And afterwards she bare a daughter, and she will call her name Dinah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/30.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />After whom she bore a daughter, named Diana. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/30.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />After him, she bore a daughter, named Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/30.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Afterwards she gave birth to a daughter, and she named her Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/30.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Afterwards she bore a daughter, and named her Dinah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/30.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And afterwards she bore a daughter, and called her name Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/30.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And after that, she gave birth to a daughter and she called her name, Dinah.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/30.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And afterwards she bore a daughter, and called her name Dinah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/30.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And after this she bore a daughter; and she called her name, Dina.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/30-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=7348" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/30.htm">Issachar, Zebulun, and Dinah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">20</span>“God has given me a good gift,” she said. “This time my husband will honor me, because I have borne him six sons.” And she named him Zebulun. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/310.htm" title="310: wə·’a·ḥar (Conj-w:: Adv) -- The hind or following part. From 'achar; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after.">After that,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: yā·lə·ḏāh (V-Qal-Perf-3fs) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">Leah gave birth to</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: baṯ (N-fsc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">a daughter</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 named</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: šə·māh (N-msc:: 3fs) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">her</a> <a href="/hebrew/1783.htm" title="1783: dî·nāh (N-proper-fs) -- Daughter of Jacob. Fem. Of duwn; justice; Dinah, the daughter of Jacob.">Dinah.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/29-32.htm">Genesis 29:32-35</a></span><br />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.” / Again 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. / Once again Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she said, “Now at last my husband will become attached to me, because I have borne him three sons.” So he was named Levi. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-23.htm">Genesis 35:23-26</a></span><br />The sons of Leah were Reuben the firstborn of Jacob, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun. / The sons of Rachel were Joseph and Benjamin. / The sons of Rachel’s maidservant Bilhah were Dan and Naphtali. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-15.htm">Genesis 46:15</a></span><br />These are the sons of Leah born to Jacob in Paddan-aram, in addition to his daughter Dinah. The total number of sons and daughters was thirty-three.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-13.htm">Genesis 49:13-21</a></span><br />Zebulun shall dwell by the seashore and become a harbor for ships; his border shall extend to Sidon. / Issachar is a strong donkey, lying down between the sheepfolds. / He saw that his resting place was good and that his land was pleasant, so he bent his shoulder to the burden and submitted to labor as a servant. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/1-1.htm">Exodus 1:1-5</a></span><br />These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: / Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; / Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-22.htm">Numbers 26:22-27</a></span><br />These were the clans of Judah, and their registration numbered 76,500. / These were the descendants of Issachar by their clans: The Tolaite clan from Tola, the Punite clan from Puvah, / the Jashubite clan from Jashub, and the Shimronite clan from Shimron. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-18.htm">Deuteronomy 33:18-19</a></span><br />Concerning Zebulun he said: “Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents. / They will call the peoples to a mountain; there they will offer sacrifices of righteousness. For they will feast on the abundance of the seas and the hidden treasures of the sand.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/19-10.htm">Joshua 19:10-16</a></span><br />The third lot came up for the clans of the tribe of Zebulun: The border of their inheritance stretched as far as Sarid. / It went up westward to Maralah, reached Dabbesheth, and met the brook east of Jokneam. / From Sarid it turned eastward along the border of Chisloth-tabor and went on to Daberath and up to Japhia. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/5-17.htm">Judges 5:17</a></span><br />Gilead remained beyond the Jordan. Dan, why did you linger by the ships? Asher stayed at the coast and remained in his harbors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm">1 Chronicles 2:1-2</a></span><br />These were the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, / Dan, Joseph, Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/7-13.htm">1 Chronicles 7:13</a></span><br />The sons of Naphtali: Jahziel, Guni, Jezer, and Shallum—the descendants of Bilhah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-1.htm">Isaiah 9:1</a></span><br />Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those in distress. In the past He humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future He will honor the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-13.htm">Matthew 4:13-15</a></span><br />Leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum, which is by the sea in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, / to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: / “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-36.htm">Luke 2:36</a></span><br />There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-45.htm">John 1:45-46</a></span><br />Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” / “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Nathanael asked. “Come and see,” said Philip.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And afterwards she bore a daughter, and called her name Dinah.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/34-1.htm">Genesis 34:1-3,26</a></b></br> And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/46-15.htm">Genesis 46:15</a></b></br> These <i>be</i> the sons of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob in Padanaram, with his daughter Dinah: all the souls of his sons and his daughters <i>were</i> thirty and three.</p><p class="hdg">Dinah.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/25-26.htm">Afterward</a> <a href="/genesis/25-26.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/genesis/30-19.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/genesis/30-12.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/genesis/30-19.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/genesis/30-20.htm">Born</a> <a href="/genesis/29-29.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/genesis/46-15.htm">Dinah</a> <a href="/genesis/22-20.htm">Later</a> <a href="/genesis/30-20.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/32-20.htm">Afterward</a> <a href="/genesis/32-20.htm">Afterwards</a> <a href="/genesis/30-23.htm">Bare</a> <a href="/genesis/30-23.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/genesis/30-23.htm">Bore</a> <a href="/genesis/30-25.htm">Born</a> <a href="/genesis/34-1.htm">Daughter</a> <a href="/genesis/34-1.htm">Dinah</a> <a href="/genesis/32-20.htm">Later</a> <a href="/genesis/30-30.htm">Time</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 30</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/30-1.htm">Rachel, in grief for her barrenness, gives Bilhah her maid unto Jacob.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/30-5.htm">Bilhah bears Dan and Naphtali.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/30-9.htm">Leah gives Zilpah her maid, who bears Gad and Asher.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/30-14.htm">Reuben finds mandrakes, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/30-15.htm">with which Leah buys her husband's company of Rachel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/30-17.htm">Leah bears Issachar, Zebulun, and Dinah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/30-22.htm">Rachel bears Joseph.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/30-25.htm">Jacob desires to depart.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/30-27.htm">Laban detains him on a new agreement.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/30-37.htm">Jacob's policy, whereby he becomes rich.</a></span><br></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'; 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It follows the birth of several sons to Leah, highlighting the ongoing expansion of Jacob's lineage. The phrase suggests a sequence, emphasizing the unfolding of God's promise to Abraham regarding his descendants.<p><b>Leah gave birth to a daughter</b><br>Leah, Jacob's first wife, had previously borne him six sons. The birth of a daughter, Dinah, is significant as it marks a departure from the focus on male heirs. In the cultural context of the time, daughters were often less emphasized in genealogical records, yet Dinah's mention here foreshadows her later involvement in a pivotal narrative in <a href="/genesis/34.htm">Genesis 34</a>.<p><b>and named her Dinah.</b><br>The name Dinah means "judged" or "vindicated," which may reflect Leah's feelings of justification or hope for justice in her relationship with Jacob and her sister Rachel. The naming of Dinah is significant, as names in the Bible often carry prophetic or symbolic meanings. Dinah's story later in Genesis involves themes of justice and retribution, aligning with the meaning of her name. Her narrative also connects to broader themes of family dynamics and God's providence in the lives of the patriarchs.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/l/leah.htm">Leah</a></b><br>The first wife of Jacob, Leah is the mother of Dinah. She is often seen as the less favored wife compared to her sister Rachel, yet she bore Jacob many children, including Dinah.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/dinah.htm">Dinah</a></b><br>The daughter of Leah and Jacob, Dinah is the only daughter mentioned among Jacob's children in this context. Her birth is significant as it sets the stage for later events in Genesis.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a></b><br>The patriarch of the Israelite tribes, Jacob is the father of Dinah. His family dynamics are complex, involving multiple wives and children, which play a crucial role in the account of Genesis.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/paddan-aram.htm">Paddan-aram</a></b><br>The region where Jacob lived with his family during this time. It is significant as the place where many of Jacob's children were born.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_birth_event.htm">The Birth Event</a></b><br>The birth of Dinah is a notable event in the account, as it highlights the continuation of Jacob's lineage and the role of women in biblical genealogies.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_every_life.htm">The Value of Every Life</a></b><br>Dinah's mention, though brief, underscores the value of every individual in God's plan. Each person, regardless of their role or prominence, is significant in the biblical account.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_dynamics_and_god's_sovereignty.htm">Family Dynamics and God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The complex family dynamics of Jacob, including the birth of Dinah, illustrate how God works through imperfect human relationships to fulfill His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_scripture.htm">The Role of Women in Scripture</a></b><br>Dinah's inclusion in the genealogy highlights the important, though often understated, role of women in the biblical account. It encourages us to recognize and value the contributions of women in our own faith communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_compassion_for_the_unfavored.htm">God's Compassion for the Unfavored</a></b><br>Leah's account, culminating in the birth of Dinah, reminds us of God's compassion and provision for those who may feel overlooked or unloved.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_30.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 30</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_dinah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Dinah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_jacob,_also_known_as_israel.htm">Who is Jacob, also known as Israel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_leah_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Leah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/summarize_leah_and_rachel's_story..htm">What is the summary of Leah and Rachel's story?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/30.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(21) <span class= "bld">Dinah.</span>--That <span class= "ital">is, judgment. </span>(See Note on <a href="/genesis/30-6.htm" title="And Rachel said, God has judged me, and has also heard my voice, and has given me a son: therefore called she his name Dan.">Genesis 30:6</a>.) The birth of Dinah is chronicled because it led to Simeon and Levi forfeiting the birthright. Jacob had other daughters (<a href="/genesis/37-35.htm" title="And all his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him; but he refused to be comforted; and he said, For I will go down into the grave to my son mourning. Thus his father wept for him.">Genesis 37:35</a>; <a href="/genesis/46-7.htm" title="His sons, and his sons' sons with him, his daughters, and his sons' daughters, and all his seed brought he with him into Egypt.">Genesis 46:7</a>), but the birth of a girl is regarded in the East as a misfortune; no feast is made, and no congratulations offered to the parents.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/30.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And afterwards she bare a daughter, and called her name Dinah</span> - i.e. Judgment. Dinah (the female Dan) may not have been Jacob's only daughter (<span class="accented">vide</span> <a href="/genesis/37-35.htm">Genesis 37:35</a>; <a href="/genesis/46-7.htm">Genesis 46:7</a>). Her name is here recorded probably because of the incident in her history afterwards related (<a href="/genesis/34-1.htm">Genesis 34:1</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/30-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">After that,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַחַ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’a·ḥar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_310.htm">Strong's 310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The hind or following part</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Leah gave birth to</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֣לְדָה</span> <span class="translit">(yā·lə·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a daughter</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּ֑ת</span> <span class="translit">(baṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> </span><span class="str2">A daughter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and named</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּקְרָ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tiq·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">her Dinah.</span><br /><span class="heb">דִּינָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(dî·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1783.htm">Strong's 1783: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dinah -- daughter of Jacob</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/30-21.htm">Genesis 30:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/30-21.htm">Genesis 30:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/30-21.htm">Genesis 30:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/30-21.htm">Genesis 30:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/30-21.htm">Genesis 30:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/30-21.htm">Genesis 30:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/30-21.htm">Genesis 30:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/30-21.htm">Genesis 30:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/30-21.htm">Genesis 30:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/30-21.htm">Genesis 30:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/30-21.htm">OT Law: Genesis 30:21 Afterwards she bore a daughter and named (Gen. 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