Genesis 30:25 - Forerunner Commentary

Genesis 30:25

23 And she conceived and bore a son, and said, “God has taken away ^amy reproach.”

24 So she called his name¹ Joseph, and said, ^a“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, ^a“Send me away, that I may go to ^bmy own place and to my country.

26 Give me my wives and my children ^afor whom I have served you, and let me go; for you know my service which ^bI have done for you.”

27 And Laban said to him, “Please stay, if I have found favor in your eyes, for I have learned by experience that the Lord has blessed me for your sake.”

28 Then he said, ^a“Name me your wages, and I will give it.”

Verse Comparison: Genesis 30:25

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American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when Rachel had borne Joseph, that Jacob said unto Laban, Send me away, that I may go unto mine own place, and to my country.

Amplified® Bible
When Rachel had borne Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, Send me away, that I may go to my own place and country.

Contemporary English Version
After Joseph was born, Jacob said to Laban, "Release me from our agreement and let me return to my own country.

Darby English Version
And it came to pass when Rachel had borne Joseph, that Jacob said to Laban, Send me away, that I may go to my place and to my country.

Good News Bible
After the birth of Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, "Let me go, so that I can return home.

King James Version
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.

New American Standard Bible
Now it came about when Rachel had borne Joseph, that Jacob said to Laban, "Send me away, that I may go to my own place and to my own country.

New International Version
After Rachel gave birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, "Send me on my way so I can go back to my own homeland.

New King James Version
And it came to pass, when Rachel had borne Joseph, that Jacob said to Laban, “Send me away, that I may go to my own place and to my country.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Now it came about when Rachel had borne Joseph, that Jacob said to Laban, "Send me away, that I may go to my own place and to my own country.

Revised Standard Version
When Rachel had borne Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, "Send me away, that I may go to my own home and country.

Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, when Rachel hath borne Joseph, that Jacob saith unto Laban, `Send me away, and I go unto my place, and to my land;

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Jacob’s Agreement with Laban

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