Genesis 30:6
New International Version
Then Rachel said, “God has vindicated me; he has listened to my plea and given me a son.” Because of this she named him Dan.

New Living Translation
Rachel named him Dan, for she said, “God has vindicated me! He has heard my request and given me a son.”

English Standard Version
Then Rachel said, “God has judged me, and has also heard my voice and given me a son.” Therefore she called his name Dan.

Berean Standard Bible
Then Rachel said, “God has vindicated me; He has heard my plea and given me a son.” So she named him Dan.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
Then Rachel said, “God has judged my case; and He has also heard my voice and given me a son.” Therefore she called his name Dan.

New American Standard Bible
Then Rachel said, “God has vindicated me, and has indeed heard my voice and has given me a son.” Therefore she named him Dan.

NASB 1995
Then Rachel said, “God has vindicated me, and has indeed heard my voice and has given me a son.” Therefore she named him Dan.

NASB 1977
Then Rachel said, “God has vindicated me, and has indeed heard my voice and has given me a son.” Therefore she named him Dan.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Rachel said, “God has rendered justice to me and has indeed listened to my voice and has given me a son.” Therefore she named him Dan.

Amplified Bible
Then Rachel said, “God has judged and vindicated me, and has heard my plea and has given me a son [through my maid].” So she named him Dan (He judged).

Christian Standard Bible
Rachel said, “God has vindicated me; yes, he has heard me and given me a son,” so she named him Dan.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Rachel said, “God has vindicated me; yes, He has heard me and given me a son,” and she named him Dan.

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
Rachel named him Dan, because she said, "God has answered my prayers. He judged in my favor and has given me a son."

English Revised Version
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.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Rachel said, "Now God has judged in my favor. He has heard my prayer and has given me a son." So she named him Dan [He Judges].

Good News Translation
Rachel said, "God has judged in my favor. He has heard my prayer and has given me a son"; so she named him Dan.

International Standard Version
Then Rachel said, "God has vindicated me! He has heard my voice and has given me a son." Therefore, she named him Dan.

Majority Standard Bible
Then Rachel said, ?God has vindicated me; He has heard my plea and given me a son.? So she named him Dan.

NET Bible
Then Rachel said, "God has vindicated me. He has responded to my prayer and given me a son." That is why she named him Dan.

New Heart English Bible
Rachel said, "God has judged me, and has also heard my voice, and has given me a son." Therefore she called his name Dan.

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

World English Bible
Rachel said, “God has judged me, and has also heard my voice, and has given me a son.” Therefore she called his name Dan.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Rachel says, “God has decided for me, and has also listened to my voice, and gives a son to me”; therefore she has called his name Dan.

Young's Literal Translation
and Rachel saith, 'God hath decided for me, and also hath hearkened to my voice, and giveth to me a son;' therefore hath she called his name Dan.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Rachel will say, God judged me and also heard my voice, and he will give to me a son; for this she called his name Dan.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Rachel said: The Lord hath judged for me, and hath heard my voice, giving me a son, and therefore she called his name Dan.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Rachel said, “The Lord has judged for me, and he has heeded my voice, giving me a son.” And because of this, she called his name Dan.

New American Bible
Rachel said, “God has vindicated me; indeed he has heeded my plea and given me a son.” Therefore she named him Dan.

New Revised Standard Version
Then Rachel said, “God has judged me, and has also heard my voice and given me a son”; therefore she named him Dan.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Rachel said, God has judged me, and has also heard my voice, and has given me a son; therefore she called his name Dan.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Rakhyl said, “God has judged me, also he has heard my voice and he gave to me a son”; because of this, she called his name Dan.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
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.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Rachel said, God has given judgment for me, and hearkened to my voice, and has given me a son; therefore she called his name, Dan.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Dan and Naphtali
5and Bilhah conceived and bore him a son. 6Then Rachel said, “God has vindicated me; He has heard my plea and given me a son.” So she named him Dan. 7And Rachel’s servant Bilhah conceived again and bore Jacob a second son.…

Cross References
Genesis 29:32
And Leah conceived and gave birth to a son, and she named him Reuben, for she said, “The LORD has seen my affliction. Surely my husband will love me now.”

Genesis 21:1-2
Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. / So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised.

Genesis 16:11
The angel of the LORD proceeded: “Behold, you have conceived and will bear a son. And you shall name him Ishmael, for the LORD has heard your cry of affliction.

Genesis 25:21
Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.

Genesis 49:18
I await Your salvation, O LORD.

1 Samuel 1:20
So in the course of time, Hannah conceived and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, “Because I have asked for him from the LORD.”

Psalm 118:21
I will give You thanks, for You have answered me, and You have become my salvation.

Psalm 127:3
Children are indeed a heritage from the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is His reward.

Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.

Isaiah 54:1
“Shout for joy, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth in song and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband,” says the LORD.

Exodus 2:24
So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

1 Samuel 2:1
At that time Hannah prayed: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation.

Luke 1:13
But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John.

Luke 1:25
“The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.”

Luke 1:46-48
Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, / and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! / For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed.


Treasury of Scripture

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

A.

Genesis 29:32-35
And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me…

Psalm 35:24
Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rejoice over me.

Psalm 43:1
Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.

Dan.

Genesis 35:25
And the sons of Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid; Dan, and Naphtali:

Genesis 46:23
And the sons of Dan; Hushim.

Genesis 49:16,17
Dan shall judge his people, as one of the tribes of Israel…

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Genesis 30
1. Rachel, in grief for her barrenness, gives Bilhah her maid unto Jacob.
5. Bilhah bears Dan and Naphtali.
9. Leah gives Zilpah her maid, who bears Gad and Asher.
14. Reuben finds mandrakes,
15. with which Leah buys her husband's company of Rachel.
17. Leah bears Issachar, Zebulun, and Dinah.
22. Rachel bears Joseph.
25. Jacob desires to depart.
27. Laban detains him on a new agreement.
37. Jacob's policy, whereby he becomes rich.














Then Rachel said, “God has vindicated me;
Rachel's statement reflects her belief that God has acted on her behalf, addressing her feelings of injustice and rivalry with her sister Leah. In the cultural context of the time, bearing children was seen as a sign of divine favor and personal worth. Rachel's use of the term "vindicated" suggests a legal or judicial sense, implying that God has judged in her favor. This mirrors the broader biblical theme of God as a just judge who defends the oppressed and grants justice to those who seek Him.

He has heard my plea
Rachel acknowledges that God has listened to her prayers, highlighting the personal relationship between God and His people. This phrase emphasizes the importance of prayer and God's responsiveness to human cries for help. It connects to other biblical instances where God hears and responds to the pleas of His people, such as in the stories of Hannah (1 Samuel 1:20) and the Israelites in Egypt (Exodus 2:24).

and given me a son.”
The birth of a son was particularly significant in the patriarchal society of ancient Israel, as sons were seen as carriers of the family name and inheritance. Rachel's joy at having a son, even through her maidservant Bilhah, underscores the cultural importance of offspring. This event is part of the larger narrative of the twelve tribes of Israel, with each son of Jacob representing a future tribe.

So she named him Dan.
The name "Dan" means "judge" in Hebrew, reflecting Rachel's sense of divine judgment and vindication. Naming in the Bible often carries prophetic or symbolic significance, and Dan's name foreshadows the role of his descendants. The tribe of Dan would later play a significant role in Israel's history, though it also faced challenges, as seen in the Book of Judges. The act of naming also signifies Rachel's authority and involvement in the child's life, despite the child being born through her maidservant.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Rachel
The beloved wife of Jacob, who struggled with infertility and envied her sister Leah for bearing children. Her plea to God for a child is central to this verse.

2. Jacob
The patriarch of the Israelite tribes, husband to both Leah and Rachel. His family dynamics are complex, involving multiple wives and children.

3. Dan
The son born to Rachel through her maidservant Bilhah, whom Rachel considers as her own. His name means "judge" or "vindicated," reflecting Rachel's sense of justice from God.

4. God
The divine being who Rachel believes has heard her prayers and granted her a son, demonstrating His involvement in the lives of the patriarchs and matriarchs.

5. Bilhah
Rachel's maidservant, who bore Dan on Rachel's behalf, a common practice in ancient times for women who could not conceive.
Teaching Points
The Power of Prayer
Rachel's account emphasizes the importance of bringing our deepest desires and struggles to God in prayer, trusting in His timing and will.

God's Sovereignty
Despite human plans and interventions, God's sovereignty is evident in the unfolding of His purposes, as seen in Rachel's eventual blessing.

Vindication and Justice
Rachel's naming of Dan reflects a belief in God's justice. Believers can trust that God hears and vindicates those who seek Him.

Family Dynamics and Faith
The complex family relationships in Jacob's household remind us of the need for faith and reliance on God amidst personal and familial challenges.

Naming and Identity
The significance of names in the Bible often reflects divine intervention or personal experiences with God, as seen in the naming of Dan.(6) God hath judged me.--Rachel has no misgivings herself as to the rectitude of her conduct, and by the name she gives the child, she affirms that God also had given a decision in her favour; for "Dan" means judging. While, too, Leah had spoken of Jehovah, Rachel speaks of Elohim, not merely because she could not expect a child of Bilhah to be the ancestor of the Messiah, but because she was herself half an idolater (Genesis 31:19). When, however, she has a child of her own, she, too, taught by long trial, speaks of Jehovah (Genesis 30:24).

Verse 6. - And Rachel said, God hath judged me, - "hath chastened me," as in Genesis 15:14 (Ainsworth, Wordsworth); better, "hath procured for me justice," as if reckoning her sterility an injustice by the side of Leah's fecundity (Keil, Lange); or, hath carried through my cause like a patron, i.e. hath vindicated me from the reproach of barrenness (Munster, Rosenmüller); or, hath dealt with me according to his sovereign justice, withholding' from me the fruit of the womb while I was forgetful of my dependence on him, and granting me posterity when I approached him in humble supplication (Murphy), which it is obvious from the next clause that Rachel did - and hath also heard my voice, and hath given me a son. With undue severity older interpreters regard Rachel as using the Divine name more hypocritarum, who, when their schemes prosper, think that God favors them (Vatablus, Calvin). The employment of Elohim by Jacob and Rachel, supposed to mark the first thirteen verses as belonging to the primitive document (Tuch, Bleek, Kalisch), though by others (Davidson, Colenso) they are ascribed to the Jehovist, is sufficiently explained by Rachers consciousness that in a large measure her handmaid's son was rather the fruit of her own impious device than the gift of Jehovah (Hengstenberg). Therefore called she his name Dan - i.e. "Judge," one decreeing justice, vindex, from דּוּן, to judge (Gesenius, Keil, Lange, et alii), though, as in other proper names, e.g. Joseph, Zebulun, in which two verbs are alluded to, Michaelis thinks non ajudicando solum, sed et ab audiendo nomen accepisse Danem, and connects it with another verb, a denominative from an Arabic root, signifying to hear (vide 'Suppl.,' p. 425).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Rachel
רָחֵל֙ (rā·ḥêl)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7354: Rachel -- a wife of Jacob

said,
וַתֹּ֤אמֶר (wat·tō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“God
אֱלֹהִ֔ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

has vindicated me;
דָּנַ֣נִּי (dā·nan·nî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 1777: A straight course, sail direct

He has heard
שָׁמַ֣ע (šā·ma‘)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

my plea
בְּקֹלִ֔י (bə·qō·lî)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

and given
וַיִּתֶּן־ (way·yit·ten-)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5414: To give, put, set

me
לִ֖י (lî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

a son.”
בֵּ֑ן (bên)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

So she named
קָרְאָ֥ה (qā·rə·’āh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

him Dan.
דָּֽן׃ (dān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1835: Dan -- 'judge', a son of Jacob, also a place in Northern Israel


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