What does the “for” mean in Genesis 3:16?
Sarah Van Baale
April 26 at 4:39pm
In Genesis 3:16 the English Standard Version has a footnote after "for" which says "or against." (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/…) For and against seem to be opposed to one another so I'm guessing that this Hebrew word is not translated very easily into English. Can someone help clarify its meaning?
Bible Gateway passage: Genesis 3:16 - English Standard Version
To the woman he said, “I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain . . .