32 And Leah conceived and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Because the [a]Lord hath looked upon my tribulation, now therefore mine husband will [b]love me.

33 And she conceived again and bare a son, and said, Because the Lord heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also, and she called his name Simeon.

34 And she conceived again and bare a son, and said, Now at this time will my husband keep me company, because I have borne him three sons: therefore was his name called Levi.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 29:32 Hereby appeareth, that she had recourse to God in her affliction.
  2. Genesis 29:32 For children are a great cause of mutual love between man and wife.

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