Gen 30:15 | CPDV | STEP | She responded, “Does it seem like such a small matter to you, that you have usurped from me my husband, unless you will also take my son’s mandrakes?” Rachel said, “He will sleep with you this night because of your son’s mandrakes.”

Genesis 30:15

15 She responded, “Does it seem like such a small matter to you, that you have usurped from me my husband, unless you will also take my son’s mandrakes?” Rachel said, “He will sleep with you this night because of your son’s mandrakes.” ^{▼▼30:15The word ‘praeripueris’ in this context refers to Rachel usurping Leah’s place as wife, for Leah was his first wife, but Rachel was first in his heart. The mandrake is a plant with a narcotic and soporific effect.(Conte)}