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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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  1. 30.24 Joseph: In Hebrew “Joseph” sounds like “take away” and “add.”
  2. 30.25 Release … agreement: Jacob had agreed to work seven years for each of Laban's two daughters (see 29.18).

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.