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Genesis 30:6

King James Version (KJV)

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And Rachel said, God hath judged me, and hath also heard my voice, and hath given me a son: therefore called she his name Dan.

Genesis 30:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 30:6

Theological / Devotional

Dan. Rachel, who had considered her sterility an injustice in view of Leah’s fecundity, looked upon the birth of Dan as divine vindication of her conduct. She clearly stated, this conviction when she said, “God has judged me” or “has procured for me justice,” for which reason she called him Dan, “judge.” Her statement, “and hath also heard my voice,” means either that she had prayed about the matter or that she considered Dan’s birth as God’s reply to her bitter complaints (v. 1).

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