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24 And she named him Joseph,[a] for she said, “May the Lord add yet another son to my family.”

Jacob’s Wealth Increases

25 Soon after Rachel had given birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, “Please release me so I can go home to my own country. 26 Let me take my wives and children, for I have earned them by serving you, and let me be on my way. You certainly know how hard I have worked for you.”

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  1. 30:24 Joseph means “may he add.”

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.