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What does Genesis 30:6 mean?

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

— Genesis 30:6 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

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She said, “Behold, my maid Bilhah. Go in to her, that she may bear on my knees, and I also may obtain children by her.”

4

She gave him Bilhah her servant as wife, and Jacob went in to her.

5

Bilhah conceived, and bore Jacob a son.

6

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

7

Bilhah, Rachel’s servant, conceived again, and bore Jacob a second son.

8

Rachel said, “I have wrestled with my sister with mighty wrestlings, and have prevailed.” She named him Naphtali.

9

When Leah saw that she had finished bearing, she took Zilpah, her servant, and gave her to Jacob as a wife.

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