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Meaning, origin and etymology of the name Dan


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Dan is a son of Jacob with Bilhah. Dan is Jacob's fifth but Bilhah's first, and Bilhah was Rachel's maid. Dan's brother is Naphtali

'Then Rachel said, "God has judged me, and has indeed heard my voice and has given me a son"' (Gen 30:6).

The name Dan comes from din (din 426) meaning to judge, contend, plead. Some derivatives are din (din 426a), judgment; din (dayyan 426b), judge; madon (madon 426c), strife, contention; medina (medina 426d), province (probably: jurisdiction).

TWOTOT notes that this verb occurs far fewer times in the Bible than some other verbs that mean to judge, rule or govern. "The chief theological significance of this word is that apparently it embodies the idea of government, in whatever realm, in all aspects.[] It represents God's government as both among his people and among all people." (TWOTOT ).

The name Dan means Judge.



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