Genesis 30:25

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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 30:25

BSB
Now after Rachel had given birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, "Send me on my way so I can return to my homeland.
AKJV
And it came to pass, when Rachel had born Joseph, that Jacob said to Laban, Send me away, that I may go to my own place, and to my country.
CPDV
But when Joseph was born, Jacob said to his father-in-law: "Release me, so that I may return to my native country and to my land.
ERV
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.
NHEB
It happened, 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.
SMT
And it shall be when Rachel bare Joseph, and Jacob will say to Laban, send me away, and I shall go to my place and to my land.

Commentary for Genesis 30:25

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 30:25
Summary
Jacob requests release from Laban after Joseph's birth
Event
Jacob asks Laban to release him
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Narrative