Genesis 29:35

“And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, Now will I praise the LORD: therefore she called his name Judah; and left bearing.”

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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 Judah - יהודה yehudah, a confessor; one who acknowledges God, and acknowledges that all good comes…

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

praise From the Heb. hôdah.

Judah Heb. Jehudah. This is the regular form of the name in the O.T. The origin of the name…

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