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24 And she called shmo Yosef; and said, yosef (may He add), may Hashem add me ben acher (another son).

25 And it came to pass, when Rachel had born Yosef, that Ya’akov said unto Lavan, Send me away, that I may go unto mine own makom (place, home) and to my eretz.

26 Give me my nashim and my yeladim, for whom I have served thee, and let me go: for thou knowest my avodah which I have done thee.

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24 She named him Joseph,[a](A) and said, “May the Lord add to me another son.”(B)

Jacob’s Flocks Increase

25 After Rachel gave birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, “Send me on my way(C) so I can go back to my own homeland.(D) 26 Give me my wives and children, for whom I have served you,(E) and I will be on my way. You know how much work I’ve done for you.”

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 30:24 Joseph means may he add.