Genesis 30:21

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And afterwards she bare a daughter, and called her name Dinah.

Complete Jewish Bible:

After this, she gave birth to a daughter and named her Dinah [controversy over rights].

Berean Standard Bible:

After that, Leah gave birth to a daughter and named her Dinah.

American Standard Version:

And afterwards she bare a daughter, and called her name Dinah.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And afterwards^{H310} she bare^{H3205} a daughter^{H1323}, and called^{H7121} her name^{H8034} Dinah^{H1783}.

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Commentary for Genesis 30:21

1. **Themes:**
- **Family Dynamics:** Genesis 30:21 reflects the ongoing narrative of the family of Jacob, highlighting the birth of his children, which is a central theme in the patriarchal narratives.
- **Divine Providence:** The birth of children in the Bible often underscores the theme of God's providence and the fulfillment of promises, as in the case of Jacob's increasing family, which was in line with God's promise to him.
- **Gender Roles:** The mention of Dinah as the only daughter born to Leah, and her subsequent significance in the story, brings attention to the roles and status of women in ancient Israelite society.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **Patriarchal Period (c. 2000–1500 BCE):** The verse is set within the larger context of the early Hebrew patriarchs, where family lineage and birthright were of utmost importance.
- **Polygamy and Fertility:** Polygamy was a common practice among the patriarchs, and fertility was a major concern, often associated with divine favor. Leah, Jacob's first wife, is depicted as more fertile than Rachel, his favored wife, which is a recurring element in the narrative.
- **Leah's Story:** By this point in the narrative, Leah has already borne several sons to Jacob, and Dinah's birth is significant as it is the first mention of a daughter being born to Leah. The naming of the child, as with other characters in Genesis, is an important act that reflects the mother's feelings or circumstances.
- **Cultural Significance:** The name "Dinah" is interpreted to mean "judged" or "vindicated," which may reflect Leah's sense of being judged or vindicated by God through her children, especially after her difficult relationship with Jacob.

The verse sets the stage for later events involving Dinah, particularly the narrative in Genesis 34, which deals with issues of sexual violence, family honor, and inter-tribal relations.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H310
   There are 766 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַחַר
   Transliteration: ʼachar
   Pronunciation: akh-ar'
   Description: from אָחַר; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses); after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3205
   There are 403 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָלַד
   Transliteration: yâlad
   Pronunciation: yaw-lad'
   Description: a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage; bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman).
   
3. Strong's Number: H1323
   There are 499 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בַּת
   Transliteration: bath
   Pronunciation: bath
   Description: from בָּנָה (as feminine of בֵּן); a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively); apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village.
   
4. Strong's Number: H7121
   There are 689 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קָרָא
   Transliteration: qârâʼ
   Pronunciation: kaw-raw'
   Description: a primitive root (rather identical with קָרָא through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications); bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say.
   
5. Strong's Number: H8034
   There are 771 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שֵׁם
   Transliteration: shêm
   Pronunciation: shame
   Description: a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare שָׁמַיִם); an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character; [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
   
6. Strong's Number: H1783
   There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דִּינָה
   Transliteration: Dîynâh
   Pronunciation: dee-naw'
   Description: feminine of דִּין; justice; Dinah, the daughter of Jacob; Dinah.