Genesis 30:24
“And she called his name Joseph; and said, The LORD shall add to me another son.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Laban said unto him, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thine eyes, tarry,.... One would think he could not…
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
She called his name Joseph - יוסף Yoseph, adding, or he who adds; thereby prophetically declaring that God would add…
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
add Heb. jôsêph. This clause gives another etymology of the name Joseph from yâsaph, "he hath added." These two…
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