Text -- Genesis 30:39 (NET)

30:39 When the sheep mated in front of the branches, they gave birth to young that were streaked or speckled or spotted.

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Gen 30:39

¹ tn The Hebrew verb used here can mean “to be in heat” (see v. 38) or “to mate; to conceive; to become pregnant.” The latter nuance makes better sense in this verse, for the next clause describes them giving birth.

² tn Heb “the sheep.” The noun has been replaced by the pronoun (“they”) in the translation for stylistic reasons.