Genesis 30:17
“And God hearkened unto Leah, and she conceived, and bare Jacob the fifth son.”

What does Genesis 30:17 mean?
Genesis 30:17 in the King James Version reads, "And God hearkened unto Leah, and she conceived, and bare Jacob the fifth son." This verse comes from the book of Genesis, which is the first book of the Bible. In this particular passage, we see Leah, one of Jacob's wives, giving…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Unseen Hand of God: A Devotional on Leah's Fifth Son
In Genesis 30:17, we read, "And God hearkened unto Leah, and she conceived, and bare Jacob the fifth son." This verse encapsulates a profound truth about God’s involvement in the lives of His people, particularly in times of longing and despair. In Leah’s story, we see the…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Divine Favor and Fruitfulness
Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts filled with trust and expectation. We stand upon the powerful truth of Your Word, as spoken in Genesis 30:17: "And God hearkened unto Leah, and she conceived, and bare Jacob the fifth son." Lord, we are reminded through this…
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