Genesis 24:13

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Here I am, standing beside the spring, and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water.

American Standard Version (1901)

Behold, I am standing by the fountain of water; and the daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water:

Bible in Basic English

See, I am waiting here by the water-spring; and the daughters of the town are coming out to get water:

Douay-Rheims 1899

Behold I stand nigh the spring of water, and the daughters of the inhabitants of this city will come out to draw water.

Free Bible Version

Look, I'm standing here beside this spring, and the young women of the town are coming to get water.

Geneva Bible 1599

Lo, I stand by the well of water, whiles the mens daughters of this citie come out to drawe water.

King James (Authorized) Version

Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:

One Unity Resource Bible

Behold, I am standing by the spring of water. The daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water.

Translation for Translators

Listen to me. I am standing near a well of water, and the young women of the city are coming to get water.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Look, here I am standing by the spring of water, and the daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water.

Noah Webster Bible

Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:

World English Bible

Behold, I am standing by the spring of water. The daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water.

Young's Literal Translation

lo, I am standing by the fountain of water, and daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water;

Context

A Wife for Isaac

¹²“O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.¹³Here I am, standing beside the spring, and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water.¹⁴Now may it happen that the girl to whom I say, ‘Please let down your jar that I may drink,’ and who responds, ‘Drink, and I will water your camels as well’—let her be the one You have appointed for Your servant Isaac. By this I will know that You have shown kindness to my master.”

Sermons

(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5

Chuck Smith

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Summary

In this verse, we see the servant of Abraham praying for a specific sign from God regarding finding a wife for Isaac. The servant's prayer demonstrates his faith and reliance on God's guidance in fulfilling his master's request. This passage highlights the importance of seeking God's will through prayer and trusting in His faithfulness to lead and direct our paths. It also serves as a reminder of God's providence and involvement in the intricate details of our lives, showing that He is attentive to our needs and desires when we seek Him earnestly.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Behold, I stand here by the well of water,.... Wishing, hoping, and expecting that something would turn out that would direct and instruct what further to do, and that would lead on to the business he came about: and the daughters of the men of the city came out to draw water; which was the usual custom in those parts about that time. So Homer speaks (w) of meeting a girl before the city drawing or fetching water. And this was a principal reason why Abraham's servant stopped at the well, not only to refresh himself, his men, and his cattle, but in hopes he should meet with the damsel there he was come for; or at least should hear of her, or meet with some one or another that would direct him to her; or something would fall out there that would be a means in Providence of bringing about what he was sent to do. (w) Odyss. 10. ver. 109.

Genesis 24:13

A Wife for Isaac

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Here I am, standing beside the spring, and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water.

American Standard Version (1901)

Behold, I am standing by the fountain of water; and the daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water:

Bible in Basic English

See, I am waiting here by the water-spring; and the daughters of the town are coming out to get water:

Douay-Rheims 1899

Behold I stand nigh the spring of water, and the daughters of the inhabitants of this city will come out to draw water.

Free Bible Version

Look, I'm standing here beside this spring, and the young women of the town are coming to get water.

Geneva Bible 1599

Lo, I stand by the well of water, whiles the mens daughters of this citie come out to drawe water.

King James (Authorized) Version

Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:

One Unity Resource Bible

Behold, I am standing by the spring of water. The daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water.

Translation for Translators

Listen to me. I am standing near a well of water, and the young women of the city are coming to get water.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Look, here I am standing by the spring of water, and the daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water.

Noah Webster Bible

Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:

World English Bible

Behold, I am standing by the spring of water. The daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water.

Young's Literal Translation

lo, I am standing by the fountain of water, and daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water;