Gen 30:3-4 | MHM | STEP | v. 3-4 : Rachel suggested that Jacob marry her maid Bilhah, so Bilhah could have children for Rachel. This custom allowed Rachel to claim the children as her own. Rachel wanted to have children through her servant, even though Leah's children were actually her nephews. This shows how much Rachel wanted to be honored as a mother (Genesis 30:3-4 ).

‏ Genesis 30:3-4

v. 3-4: Rachel suggested that Jacob marry her maid Bilhah, so Bilhah could have children for Rachel. This custom allowed Rachel to claim the children as her own. Rachel wanted to have children through her servant, even though Leah's children were actually her nephews. This shows how much Rachel wanted to be honored as a mother (Genesis 30:3-4 ^a).

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