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TSK · Ruth 4:13

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Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife because she was childless. The LORD answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant.

Jacob became furious with Rachel and exclaimed,“Am I in the place of God, who has kept you from having children?”

When Esau looked up and saw the women and the children, he asked,“Who are these people with you?” Jacob replied,“The children whom God has graciously given your servant.”

Ruth 4:12 TSK

May your family become like the family of Perez– whom Tamar bore to Judah– through the descendants the LORD gives you by this young woman.”

The well-fed hire themselves out to earn food, but the hungry no longer lack. Even the barren woman has given birth to seven, but the one with many children has declined.

Yes, sons are a gift from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward.