Names

Jeremiah’s promised King is named “The LORD is our righteousness” (Jer 23:6). Jesus is that King, and His name is our standing before God. Names Milk.

God told Hosea to name his daughter No Mercy (Hos 1:6). Then God reversed it, and Peter says that reversal is our story too (1 Pet 2:10). Names Milk.

Leah names her sixth son Zebulun, gift and honor (Gen 30:20). She had the gift. She was still waiting on the honor. Names Milk.

Leah names a son Gad, good fortune (Gen 30:11). She called it luck. Genesis keeps showing it was God. Names Milk.

Leah names her fifth son Issachar, wages (Gen 30:18). She called it payment. Genesis says God listened. Names Milk.

Leah names Zilpah’s second son Asher, happy one (Gen 30:13). She says why in the same breath: Happy am I. Names Milk.

Leah names her third son on a hope: Levi, attached, joined (Gen 29:34). God later joined the whole tribe to His house (Num 18:2). Names Milk.

Rachel names Bilhah’s second son and says why: Naphtali — mighty wrestlings (Gen 30:8). The naming line already preached the twist. Names Milk.

Rachel names Bilhah’s firstborn and says why: Dan — God has judged me (Gen 30:6). The naming line already preached the judgment. Names Milk.