bch. 31:42; Ex. 3:7; 4:31; Deut. 26:7
d[Num. 18:2, 4]
fMatt. 1:2; [ch. 49:8]

‏ Genesis 29:32-35

32And Leah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben, ▼
▼ Reuben means See, a son
 for she said, “Because the Lord bhas looked upon my affliction; for now my husband will love me.” 33She conceived again and bore a son, and said, “Because the Lord has heard that I am hated, he has given me this son also.” And she called his name Simeon. ▼
▼ Simeon sounds like the Hebrew for heard
 34Again she conceived and bore a son, and said, “Now this time my husband will be dattached to me, because I have borne him three sons.” Therefore his name was called Levi. ▼
▼ Levi sounds like the Hebrew for  attached
 35And she conceived again and bore a son, and said, “This time I will praise the Lord.” Therefore she called his name fJudah. ▼
▼ Judah sounds like the Hebrew for  praise
 Then she ceased bearing.
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