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"Naphtali is a doe set free, Who bears beautiful fawns.
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Freedom and Eloquence
Commentators agree that this prophecy describes Naphtali's character. The 'hind let loose' symbolizes a love for freedom, agility, and swiftness. This freedom is connected to their ability to give 'goodly words'—meaning they were known for their eloquence, pleasant speech, and perhaps even diplomacy, preferring gracious words over armed conflict.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
מכרה mekêrāh — “weapon;” related: כיר kārar or כרה kārāh dig. “Device, design?” related: …
19th Century
Anglican
Naphtali.—Gad had been described as moving slowly in war, and allowing himself to be surprised by hordes of plunderers, whom, neve…
Baptist
Naphtali is a hind let loose: he giveth goodly words.
Naphtali was a tribe notable for those that could speak freely, helped by God…
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16th Century
Protestant
Naphtali. Some think that in the tribe of Naphtali speed is commended; I rather prefer another meaning, namely, that it will guard and def…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Naphtali is a hind let loose Onkelos applies it to the tribe itself, and to the goodness of its land, "as for Naphtali, h…
Concerning Gad, Jacob alludes to his name, which signifies a troop, and foresees the character of that tribe. The cause of God and His people, thou…
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