Genesis 30:24 web — She named him Joseph, saying, "May Yahweh add another son to me."

World English Bible

"She named him Joseph, saying, "May Yahweh add another son to me.""

— Genesis 30:24, World English Bible

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KJV
“And she called his name Joseph; and said, The Lord shall add to me another son.”
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ASV
“and she called his name Joseph, saying, Jehovah add to me another son. ”
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NET
“She named him Joseph, saying,“May the LORD give me yet another son.””
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DRB
“And she called his name Joseph: saying: The Lord give me also another son.”
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BBE
“And she gave him the name Joseph, saying, May the Lord give me another son.”
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KJVA
“And she called his name Joseph; and said, The Lord shall add to me another son.”
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Genesis 30 — Context

Afterwards, she bore a daughter, and named her Dinah.

God remembered Rachel, and God listened to her, and opened her womb.

She conceived, bore a son, and said, "God has taken away my reproach."

She named him Joseph, saying, "May Yahweh add another son to me."

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.

Give me my wives and my children for whom I have served you, and let me go; for you know my service with which I have served you."

Laban said to him, "If now I have found favor in your eyes, stay here, for I have divined that Yahweh has blessed me for your sake."

Genesis 30:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 30:24 say?

Genesis 30:24 in the World English Bible reads: “She named him Joseph, saying, "May Yahweh add another son to me."”

Where is Genesis 30:24 in the Bible?

Genesis 30:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 30, verse 24.

Who wrote Genesis?

Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Genesis about?

Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.

What are the major themes of Genesis?

Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 30:24.

What translation should I read Genesis 30:24 in?

Genesis 30:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Genesis 30:24?

Genesis 30:24 reads (WEB): “She named him Joseph, saying, "May Yahweh add another son to me."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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