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Genesis 30:8 · KJV

"And Rachel said, With great wrestlings have I wrestled with my sister, and I have prevailed: and she called his name Naphtali."

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Passage Context

6And Rachel said, God hath judged me, and hath also heard my voice, and hath given me a son: therefore called she his name Dan.
7And Bilhah Rachel's maid conceived again, and bare Jacob a second son.
8And Rachel said, With great wrestlings have I wrestled with my sister, and I have prevailed: and she called his name Naphtali.
9When Leah saw that she had left bearing, she took Zilpah her maid, and gave her Jacob to wife.
10And Zilpah Leah's maid bare Jacob a son.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you cope with competition in your life?

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What does it mean for you to feel victorious in your struggles?

3

When have you felt you prevailed over a difficult situation?

Life Application

relationships

Reflect on how competition can affect your relationships. Strive for collaboration instead of rivalry.

personal growth

Consider how overcoming challenges can lead to personal growth and deeper faith.

People in This Verse

RachelOT

Rachel is the daughter of Laban and the favored wife of Jacob. Her story is central to the narrative of Jacob's family and the development of the tribes of Israel.

First appearance: Genesis 29:6

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