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Leah

The unloved wife who named her sons after her longing, until she named one in praise.

The story

1. The switched bride Gen 29:21-25

   Laban gives her to Jacob in Rachel's place.

2. Loved less Gen 29:30-31

   Jacob loves Rachel more. The LORD sees Leah is unloved.

3. Sons of longing Gen 29:32-34

   Reuben, Simeon, Levi: each name hopes for her husband's love.

4. Praise Gen 29:35

   She names Judah: This time I will praise the LORD.

5. Buried with Jacob Gen 49:31

   She is buried in the family tomb, where Jacob asks to lie too.

Key verses

“This time I will praise the LORD.” Genesis 29:35 (ESV)

Read together: Gen 29:21-25 · Gen 29:30-31 · Gen 29:32-34 · Gen 29:35 · Gen 49:31

Questions to sit with

1. Leah kept hoping the next thing would make her loved. What are you hoping will finally make you enough?
2. What would it look like to say, “This time I will praise the LORD,” before anything changes?

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