## Leah was not loved ##

This can be translated with an active verb: "Jacob did not love Leah." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## was childless ##

"was not able to have children"

## Leah conceived and bore a son ##

"Leah became pregnant and gave birth to a son"

## she called his name Reuben ##

Translators may also add a footnote that says: "The name Reuben means 'See, a son.'"

## my affliction ##

Leah was experiencing a certain amount of rejection from Jacob. "my emotional pain" or "my sorrow".