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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And she called his name Joseph,.... Which signifies "adding", or rather, "to be added"; or, "God shall add", giving this…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 30:1-43
- Jacob’s Family and Wealth 6. דן dān, Dan, “judge, lord.” 8. נפתלי naptālı̂y, Naphtali, “wrestling.” 11. גד gād,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And called her name Dinah - דינה dinah, judgment. As Rachel had called her son by Bilhah Dan, Gen 30:6, so Leah calls…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 30:14-24
Here is, I. Leah fruitful again, after she had, for some time, left off bearing. Jacob, it should seem, associated more…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Dinah This name must have been similar in meaning to that of Dan; cf. Gen 30:30. This is the only daughter of Jacob…