Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Genesis 30:2 in English Standard Version "Jacob’s anger was kindled against Rachel, and he said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?”" Ge 16:2 And Sarai said to Abram, “Behold now, the Lord has prevented me from bearing children. Go in to my servant; it may be that I shall obtain children by her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai. 1Sa 1:5 But to Hannah he gave a double portion, because he loved her, though the Lord had closed her womb.