Genesis 30:8

And Rachel said, With great wrestlings have I wrestled with my sister, and I have prevailed: and she called his name Naphtali.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 30:8

BSB
Then Rachel said, "In my great struggles, I have wrestled with my sister and won." So she named him Naphtali.
AKJV
And Rachel said, With great wrestlings have I wrestled with my sister, and I have prevailed: and she called his name Naphtali.
CPDV
about whom Rachel said, "God has compared me with my sister, and I have prevailed." And she called him Naphtali.
ERV
And Rachel said, With mighty wrestlings have I wrestled with my sister, and have prevailed: and she called his name Naphtali.
NHEB
Rachel said, "I have wrestled mightily with my sister, and have prevailed." So she named him Naphtali.
SMT
And Rachel will say, The wrestlings of God I wrestled with my sister; also I was able. And she will call his name Naphtali.

Commentary for Genesis 30:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 30:8
Summary
Rachel celebrates competition victory with new name
Event
Rachel names second surrogate-born child
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Narrative