Genesis 30:6 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Bible Comments

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.

Ver. 6. God hath judged me, &c.] A vile profanation of God's holy name, under an opinion and pretence of piety. So they that, brow-beating their brethren, better than themselves, said, "Let the Lord be glorified"; Isa 66:5 and it grew to a proverb, In nomine Domini incipit omne malum. The conspirators in Edward VI's time endorsed their letters with "Glory be to God on high, on earth peace," &c. a A fair glove drawn upon a foul hand.

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Genesis 30:6

6 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.a