31 When the Lord saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb, but Rachel was barren.
Greed
Genesis 16:2 ESV
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.
Deception
Proverbs 21:9 ESV
9 It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife.
A. Had 4 wives and two of them were quarrelsome!
B. Deception is a natural by product of contention
Rivalry
Genesis 30:15 ESV
15 But she said to her, “Is it a small matter that you have taken away my husband? Would you take away my son’s mandrakes also?” Rachel said, “Then he may lie with you tonight in exchange for your son’s mandrakes.”