Gen 30:22-24 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Gen 30:22-24: 30:22-24 Rachel finally gave birth to her own son , Joseph. His birth was brought about by God’s intervention, not by superstitious practices (30:14-16 ) or the social custom of giving servants as wives. • Removed (Hebrew ’asap, “take away”) sounds similar to Joseph (Hebrew yosep, “may he add”). Rachel rejoiced over Joseph’s birth, yet she prayed that the Lord would add yet another son to her family .

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‏ Genesis 30:22-24

Summary for Gen 30:22-24: 30:22-24 ^a Rachel finally gave birth to her own son, Joseph. His birth was brought about by God’s intervention, not by superstitious practices (30:14-16 ^b) or the social custom of giving servants as wives.

• Removed (Hebrew ’asap, “take away”) sounds similar to Joseph (Hebrew yosep, “may he add”). Rachel rejoiced over Joseph’s birth, yet she prayed that the Lord would add yet another son to her family.