Genesis 30:24

And she called his name Joseph; and said, The LORD shall add to me another son.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 30:24

BSB

She named him Joseph, and said, "May the LORD add to me another son."

AKJV

And she called his name Joseph; and said, The LORD shall add to me another son.

CPDV

And she called his name Joseph, saying, "The Lord has added to me another son."

ERV

and she called his name Joseph, saying, The LORD add to me another son.

NHEB

So she named him Joseph, saying, "May God add another son to me."

SMT

And she will call his name Joseph, saying, God will add to me another son.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 30:24

AndshecalledH7121VerbhisnameH8034Noun Masculine JosephH3130Proper Name MasculineandsaidH559VerbTheLORDH3068Proper NameshalladdH3254VerbtomeanotherH312Adjective sonH1121Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 30:24

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 30:24

Summary

Rachel names son and expresses hope for future offspring

Event

Rachel names son Joseph with future aspiration

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC