Genesis 30:26 cpdv — Give me my wives, and my children, for whom I have served you, so that I may depart. You know the servitude with which…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Give me my wives, and my children, for whom I have served you, so that I may depart. You know the servitude with which I have served you.” "

— Genesis 30:26, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 30 — Context

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And she conceived and bore a son, saying, “God has taken away my reproach.”

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

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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.

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Give me my wives, and my children, for whom I have served you, so that I may depart. You know the servitude with which I have served you.”

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Laban said to him: “May I find grace in your sight. I have learned by experience that God has blessed me because of you.

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Choose your wages, which I will give you.”

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But he responded: “You know how I have served you, and how great your possession became in my hands.

Genesis 30:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 30:26 say?
Genesis 30:26 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Give me my wives, and my children, for whom I have served you, so that I may depart. You know the servitude with which I have served you.” ”
Where is Genesis 30:26 in the Bible?
Genesis 30:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 30, verse 26.
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 30:26.
What translation should I read Genesis 30:26 in?
Genesis 30:26 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 30:26?
Genesis 30:26 reads (CPDV): “Give me my wives, and my children, for whom I have served you, so that I may depart. You know the servitude with which I have served you.” ” 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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