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Rachel Uses Surrogate Maid
- Rachel uses her maid Bilhah as a surrogate to compete in childbearing with her sister Leah.
- This surrogacy practice parallels the earlier story of Abraham and Sarah with Hagar.
Love Cannot Be Earned
- Leah tries to earn Jacob's love through having children and even exchanges mandrakes for intimacy.
- Despite her efforts, love cannot be earned through deeds or children.
God's Compassionate Remembrance
- "God remembered Rachel" means he showed compassion and opened her womb to bear Joseph.
- In scripture, God's remembrance always leads to compassionate action, never neglect or punishment.