- How does Genesis 30:1–3 echo Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar – and how do they differ?
- In the narration of births by the handmaidens, is any distinction made as to the ranking of the children or are they considered peers as descendants of Jacob?
- What are “mandrakes” in terms of their sexual/erotic arousal connotation and, in the vernacular, what is the male physiological connotation?
- In Genesis 30:15, what does the sisters’ conversation mean/imply?
- What “exchange” does Rachel propose and assure?
- In Genesis 30:16, why does Leah go out to Jacob? Does she question Rachel’s guarantee?
- Is the hope of Leah (Genesis 30:20) realized?
- Is any reason given in text for God (now) remembering “Rachel”?
- Jacob’s decision to return “home” (Genesis 30:25–34) will follow his “payment” by Lavan. What does the contract for payment provide?
- In Genesis 30:37–42, what ploys (“genetic engineering”) does Jacob employ to add to his share of the flocks?
- Would Genesis 30:43 suggest that years passed while the “agreement” was unfolding?
