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A Name Becomes a Destiny
Commentators unanimously highlight the wordplay in the verse. Judah's name means "praise," and Jacob prophesies that his brothers will praise him. This isn't just a clever pun; it's a declaration that Judah's tribe, due to its character and future leadership, would earn the honor and preeminence that the firstborn sons had forfeited.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 49:1–33
18th Century
Theologian
מכרה mekêrāh — “weapon;” related: כיר kārar or כרה kārāh dig. “Device, design?” related: …
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 49:8
19th Century
Bishop
Judah, you are he whom your brothers shall praise. —Judah had received his name, Praise, because at his birth Leah had pr…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 49:8
19th Century
Preacher
Judah, –
Now the patriarch changes his tone, for he has come to that tribe which would take the birthright, out of which the Christ…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 49:8
16th Century
Theologian
Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise. In the word "praise" there is an allusion to the name of Judah, for so he had been call…
John Gill
On Genesis 49:8
17th Century
Pastor
Judah, you are he whom your brethren shall praise
His name signifies praise, and was given him by his mother, her he…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 49:8–12
17th Century
Minister
Judah's name signifies praise. God was praised for him (Genesis 29:35), praised by him, and praised in him; therefore his brothers will…