Genesis 30:24-26
Contemporary English Version
24 “I'll name the boy Joseph,[a] and I'll pray that the Lord will give me another son.”
Jacob and Laban
25 After Joseph was born, Jacob said to Laban, “Release me from our agreement[b] and let me return to my own country. 26 You know how hard I've worked for you, so let me take my wives and children and leave.”
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Genesis 30:24-26
New International Version
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.”
Footnotes
- Genesis 30:24 Joseph means may he add.
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