24 She named him Joseph, saying, “(A)May the Lord [a]give me another son.”

Jacob Prospers

25 Now it came about when Rachel had borne Joseph, that Jacob said to Laban, “(B)Send me away, that I may go to my own place and to my own country. 26 Give me my wives and my children (C)for whom I have served you, and let me depart; for you yourself know my service which I have [b]rendered you.”

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 30:24 Lit add to me; Heb Joseph
  2. Genesis 30:26 Lit served

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.