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23 She conceived and bore a son and said, “God has taken away my reproach,”(A) 24 and she named him Joseph,[a] saying, “May the Lord add to me another son!”(B)

Jacob Prospers at Laban’s Expense

25 When Rachel had borne Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, “Send me away, that I may go to my own home and country.(C)

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  1. 30.24 That is, he adds

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)

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 30:24 Joseph means may he add.