The Rivalry Between Rachel and Leah (Biblical Stories Explained)

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[kerlienlutayi]

At the end of the day the bible is 100% correct when it says, ‘you reap what you sow’ Jacobs sin was extremely severe because he deceived his father Issac into blessings him and stole his brothers blessings and birthright, so leban deceiving him is only a reap of what he sowed.

God is just, it doesn’t matter how popular or big a person is, yes he will forgive you and still bless you but you can never run away from the consequences of your actions. You will still pay for what you did, if not you then your children will.And we see exactly that with Joseph and his brothers.

If you do evil to others it will destroy you more than it did to them.

Greed gets you nowhere
Pride gets you nowhere
Envy gets you nowhere
Jealously gets you nowhere
BUT, HUMILITY TAKES YOU FAR IN LIFE!!!

Let’s learn from stories like this and not the hard way. Thank you xx

[cherylp.]

To all the Leahs out there. As some one who has a sister like Rachel, my sympathies lie with Leah. It’s important to realise that God sees and knows all and he is just and righteous and not swayed with favouritism and externals that man is so easily swayed by. Don’t take things into your own hands or seek revenge. Stay faithful to Christ, in due time he will remember you and bless you. How many people were hurt by these two. The hand maids were people too! Look how the were used as objects. And, as we see later, Joseph’s brothers were also filled with jealousy over their younger sibling, how spoiled with love and favouritism Joseph was! So many lessons in this story, yet even today, people haven’t changed we are still those types of people in our hearts.

[thecqueen]

Leah was " tender eyed" which could also mean that she lacked confidence, had low self esteem and was unable to make eye contact with others. I love Leah because she wore her beauty IN her and not ON her

[susanmarie]

What is interesting is that Jacob was later buried next to Leah if I remember correctly and something about the way they were at the end tells me that Jacob did respect and care for her after years together. Maybe she wasn’t what he originally desired but she became what he needed in the end

[CrownxMe]

For those confused about the dynamics of this relationship:

1. Laban was greedy and took advantage of Jacob (he seen the blessings coming in)
2. God pitied Leah and opened her womb while closing Rachel’s to bring her relief.. Jacob did not care for her.
3. Rachel’s womb was closed in the beginning because the 12 tribes would not exist if Jacob had who he wanted.
4. Rachel turned it into a competition and was punished unknowingly. All Leah desired was her husband’s love.
5. In the end both Leah and Rachel were blessed. Leah’s children received the Kingship (Judah) and Priesthood (Levi) and Rachel’s had the Birthright (Joseph) and (10) numerous tribes.

[Thewolverine]

This demonstrates the social status of women at that time, and how their lives and futures were dependent on whether or not they were married and gave birth to male children. This is an example of how some societal standards can result in harmful and unfavorable outcomes.

[lisag]

I look forward to you're video's.
I Love all the Biblical stories you tell..

[_QueenBell]

Wow! This was great. I was expecting just an animation but the revelation revealed have me analyzing actions that I've made. Please continue to do these.

[bongiwechamane]

In the first seven years while Jacob worked for Rachel, they couldn't find anyone for Leah?! Laban played his daughters

[donaldwatson]

The Bible never describes Leah as unattractive. EVER.. It merely describes her as "Tender-Eyed"

[redrasegarden]

See? This is why polygamous relationships don't work

[mrs.berganzo]

These women are imperfect but so loyal... I don't think I can live with a husband like Jacob... I don't think I can share my husband with anyone. Or maybe I'd stay in obedience with God. I don't know. They're so emotionally resilient.

[SettleforNothingg]

There are many Leah's and Rachel's in this world today. It's actually sad.

[mochajocabed]

The servant girls always make my heart ache . Those poor girls/women, they has no option

[GRIGGINS]

If you notice both the King Line and Priest line came through Leah. Both lines leading to Jesus.

[yahschief]

Jacob being deceived may be him reaping what he sowed after deceiving Esau for the birthright

[lavenderflowers]

It's interesting that Jesus came through Leah's line and not Rachel's.

[dolphineachonga]

I never payed attention to Leah's perspective before. First time I read it, I was too caught up in the Jacob and Rachel love story. Also, judging what was cultural practice of the time, with a 21st century view does make biblical characters seem a bit machivellian but way more fascinating lol.

[basscubs]

I just met a girl named Leah, and was about to bring up this story…. but I had no idea it was this messed up. Doesn’t seem the best thing after all. 😂

[eaglearmyministries]

If Leah was such a great person and was innocent in Laban's deception, wouldn't she feel awkward about persuing Jacob? And feel bad for him&her sister? It seems to me she had feelings for him and wanted him from the get go even though she knew he loved her sister. It seems weird for her to feel intitled to his love. If that were me and I was forced into this scenario...i would have been praying for a way out, Not helping myself to the man my sister is in love with&clearly is in love with her. By all intent and covenant Rachel was his real wife because that is who he loved& made a willing commitment to before God. Leah was against his free will and nothing to do with love or commitment. The love was never hers to begin with, she tried to buy it with children. In that way she actually was trying to steal what was never hers& initiated a rivalry with her sister. being ugly doesn't make you innocent.