What does Genesis 30:11 mean?

Genesis 30:11 highlights themes such as victory, blessing, family when read in context.

How should I apply Genesis 30:11 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And Leah said, A troop cometh: and she called his name Gad.

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.

11And Leah said, A troop cometh: and she called his name Gad.

12And Zilpah Leah's maid bare Jacob a second son.

13And Leah said, Happy am I, for the daughters will call me blessed: and she called his name Asher.

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