Genesis 29:31-35

Genesis 29:31-35

[31] And when the LORD  saw  that Leah  was hated,  he opened  her womb:  but Rachel  was barren.  [32] And Leah  conceived,  and bare  a son,  and she called  his name  Reuben:  for  she said,  Surely  the LORD  hath looked  upon my affliction;  now therefore  my husband  will love  [33] And she conceived  again, and bare  a son;  and said,  Because the LORD  hath 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 this time  will my husband  be joined  unto me, because I have born  him three  sons:  therefore was his name  called  Levi.  [35] And she conceived  again, and bare  a son:  and she said,  Now  will I praise  the LORD:  therefore she called  his name  Judah;  and left  bearing. 

What does Genesis 29:31-35 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Moses recorded the births of Leah"s first four sons: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah. When the clause "the LORD saw" occurs ( Genesis 29:31), His acting decisively, often for the weak and oppressed, follows soon (cf. Genesis 6:5; Genesis 7:1; Genesis 18:21; Genesis 31:12; Exodus 2:25; Exodus 4:31).