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Genesis 30:25

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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King James Version

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.

English Standard Version

As soon as Rachel had borne Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, "Send me away, that I may go to my own home and country.

New International Version

After Rachel gave birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, "Send me on my way so I can go back to my own homeland.