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Genesis 30:23-26
The Voice
Genesis 30:23-26
The Voice
23 She conceived and gave birth to her first son.
Rachel: God has taken away my shame.
24 She decided to name him Joseph.
Rachel: May the Eternal One add to me another son!
25-26 After Rachel had given birth to Joseph, Jacob asked Laban for release.
Jacob: It’s time for me to return home, to my own people and country. Please release me with my wives and my children. I have worked for you a long time to obtain them, and you know how well I have served you.
Genesis 30:23-25
New International Version
Genesis 30:23-25
New International Version
23 She became pregnant and gave birth to a son(A) and said, “God has taken away my disgrace.”(B) 24 She named him Joseph,[a](C) and said, “May the Lord add to me another son.”(D)
Jacob’s Flocks Increase
25 After Rachel gave birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, “Send me on my way(E) so I can go back to my own homeland.(F)
Footnotes
- Genesis 30:24 Joseph means may he add.
Genesis 30:23-25
King James Version
Genesis 30:23-25
King James Version
23 And she conceived, and bare a son; and said, God hath taken away my reproach:
24 And she called his name Joseph; and said, The Lord shall add to me another son.
25 And it came to pass, when Rachel had born Joseph, that Jacob said unto Laban, Send me away, that I may go unto mine own place, and to my country.
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Genesis 30:23-25
New King James Version
Genesis 30:23-25
New King James Version
23 And she conceived and bore a son, and said, “God has taken away (A)my reproach.” 24 So she called his name [a]Joseph, and said, (B)“The Lord shall add to me another son.”
Jacob’s Agreement with Laban
25 And it came to pass, when Rachel had borne Joseph, that Jacob said to Laban, (C)“Send me away, that I may go to (D)my own place and to my country.
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- Genesis 30:24 Lit. He Will Add
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