Genesis 29:33
“And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the LORD hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And she conceived again, and bare a son,.... A third time, as soon as she well could after the former birth:
and said,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 29:1-35
- Jacob’s Marriage 6. רחל rāchēl, Rachel, “a ewe.” 16. לאה lê'âh, Leah, “wearied.” 24. זלפה zı̂lpâh, Zilpah,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
She called his name Simeon - שמעון shimon, hearing; i.e., God had blessed her with another son, because he had heard…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 29:31-35
We have here the birth of four of Jacob's sons, all by Leah. Observe, 1. That Leah, who was less beloved, was blessed…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
heard Heb. shama; cf. Gen 16:11.
Simeon Heb. Shimeon. The meaning of this name is very likely that of an animal, "the…
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