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Dinah

Pronounced DY-nuh

girl

✓ In the King James Bible — Yes — Dinah appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 30:21.

Meaning: "Judged; Vindicated; Justice"
Origin: Hebrew

Dinah was Jacob's only named daughter. Her story in Genesis 34 involves suffering and her brothers' violent response. Despite the tragedy, Dinah's name means 'judged' or 'vindicated' — pointing to the God who sees every injustice and ultimately brings righteous judgment.

Spiritual meaning

Dinah's story reminds us that God sees every injustice — her name 'vindicated' points to divine justice that will ultimately right every wrong.

Related verses (KJV)

"And afterwards she bare a daughter, and called her name Dinah."
Genesis 30:21 (KJV) →
"And Dinah the daughter of Leah, which she bare unto Jacob, went out to see the daughters of the land."
Genesis 34:1 (KJV) →

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