Genesis 30:24-26
International Standard Version
24 Because she had been asking, “May God give me another son,” she named him Joseph.[a]
Jacob and Laban’s Livestock
25 After Rachel had given birth to Joseph, Jacob told Laban, “Send me off so that I can go back to my place and country. 26 Give me my wives and children for whom I’ve served you. Then I’ll leave, since you’re aware of my service to you.”
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- Genesis 30:24 The Heb. name Joseph means added
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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