that Leah was hated [שְׂנוּאָ֣ה; LXX: μισεῖται], and he opened her womb, but Rachel was barren. 32And Leah conceived and birthed a son, and she called his name Reuben, for she said, “Surely Yahweh saw my affliction; surely now my husband will love me.” 33She conceived again and birthed a son and said, “Surely Yahweh heard that I am hated [שְׂנוּאָ֣ה; LXX: μισοῦμαι], and so he gave me this [son] also.” And she called his name Simeon. (Gen 29:30–33) It was in contrast to Jacob’s greater love for
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