Genesis 24:36
Genesis 24:36 in Multiple Translations
My master’s wife Sarah has borne him a son in her old age, and my master has given him everything he owns.
And Sarah my master’s wife bare a son to my master when she was old: and unto him hath he given all that he hath.
And Sarah my master’s wife bare a son to my master when she was old: and unto him hath he given all that he hath.
And when Sarah, my master's wife, was old, she gave birth to a son, to whom he has given all he has.
His wife Sarah has had a son for my master even in her old age, and my master has given him everything he owns.
And Sarah my masters wife hath borne a sonne to my master, when she was olde, and vnto him hath he giuen all that he hath.
and Sarah, my lord's wife, beareth a son to my lord, after she hath been aged, and he giveth to him all that he hath.
Sarah, my master’s wife, bore a son to my master when she was old. He has given all that he has to him.
And Sarah, my master's wife, bore a son to my master when she was old: and to him hath he given all that he hath.
And Sara my master’s wife hath borne my master a son in her old age, and he hath given him all that he had.
My master’s wife, Sarah, bore a son for him when she was very old, and my master has given to his son everything he owns.
And Abraham has a son too. Yes, Abraham’s wife Sarah had a baby boy when she was very old. That boy is a man now, and later, when Abraham dies, he will get everything that belonged to Abraham.”
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 24:36
Study Notes — Genesis 24:36
- Context
- Cross References
- Genesis 24:36 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 24:36
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 24:36
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 24:36
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 24:36
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 24:36
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 24:36
- Sermons on Genesis 24:36
Context — Rebekah Is Chosen
36My master’s wife Sarah has borne him a son in her old age, and my master has given him everything he owns.
37My master made me swear an oath and said, ‘You shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites in whose land I dwell, 38but you shall go to my father’s house and to my kindred to take a wife for my son.’Cross References
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| 1 | Genesis 25:5 | Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac. |
| 2 | Genesis 21:10 | and she said to Abraham, “Expel the slave woman and her son, for the slave woman’s son will never share in the inheritance with my son Isaac!” |
| 3 | Genesis 21:1–7 | Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised. And Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore to him. When his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God had commanded him. Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him. Then Sarah said, “God has made me laugh, and everyone who hears of this will laugh with me.” She added, “Who would have told Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age.” |
| 4 | Genesis 18:10–14 | Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent. And Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years; Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. So she laughed to herself, saying, “After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?” And the LORD asked Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Can I really bear a child when I am old?’ Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.” |
| 5 | Genesis 17:15–19 | Then God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, do not call her Sarai, for her name is to be Sarah. And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her.” Abraham fell facedown. Then he laughed and said to himself, “Can a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old? Can Sarah give birth at the age of ninety?” And Abraham said to God, “O that Ishmael might live under Your blessing!” But God replied, “Your wife Sarah will indeed bear you a son, and you are to name him Isaac. I will establish My covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him. |
| 6 | Romans 4:19 | Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb. |
| 7 | Genesis 11:29–30 | And Abram and Nahor took wives for themselves. Abram’s wife was named Sarai, and Nahor’s wife was named Milcah; she was the daughter of Haran, who was the father of both Milcah and Iscah. But Sarai was barren; she had no children. |
Genesis 24:36 Summary
This verse tells us that Abraham's wife, Sarah, had a son named Isaac when she was very old, and Abraham gave Isaac everything he owned. This shows that Abraham trusted God to take care of Isaac and provide for him, just as God had taken care of Abraham (Genesis 12:2-3). It also reminds us that God is faithful to keep His promises, even when it seems impossible, as seen in Romans 4:20-22. Abraham's actions demonstrate a selfless love for his son and a desire to see God's plan fulfilled through him.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Abraham give everything he owned to his son Isaac?
Abraham gave everything to Isaac because he was the son of promise, and God had blessed Abraham with many possessions, as seen in Genesis 24:35, and Abraham wanted to ensure Isaac's well-being and provision, as seen in Genesis 25:5.
How old was Sarah when she gave birth to Isaac?
The Bible does not specify Sarah's exact age in Genesis 24:36, but according to Genesis 23:1, Sarah was 127 years old when she died, and according to Genesis 21:5, Isaac was born when Abraham was 100 years old, so we can infer that Sarah was around 90 years old when Isaac was born.
What does it mean that Abraham's master has given him everything he owns?
In this context, Abraham is the master, and he has given all his possessions to his son Isaac, signifying that Isaac is now the heir and will carry on Abraham's legacy, as seen in Genesis 25:5, where it is written that Abraham gave all he had to Isaac.
Is this verse related to the concept of inheritance in the Bible?
Yes, Genesis 24:36 is related to the concept of inheritance, as it shows how Abraham, as the father, has given all his possessions to his son Isaac, demonstrating the biblical principle of passing down inheritance from one generation to the next, as seen in Deuteronomy 21:15-17.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that God has provided for me, just as He provided for Abraham and Isaac?
- How can I, like Abraham, trust God to provide for my loved ones and ensure their well-being?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of family and legacy in God's plan?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of passing down a spiritual inheritance to the next generation, as Abraham did with Isaac?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 24:36
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 24:36
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 24:36
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 24:36
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 24:36
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 24:36
Sermons on Genesis 24:36
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(Genesis) Genesis 24:36-49 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Abraham's servant finding a bride for Isaac. The servant is sent by Abraham to find a wife for his son, and he prays to God for |
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(Genesis) Genesis 25:5-18 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the genealogy of Abraham and the significance of the rejected line and the line leading to Christ. The preacher highlights that the rejected |
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Free Grace by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, preached by Charles Haddon Spurgeon in 1859, he boldly proclaims a doctrine that goes against human merit and challenges the righteousness of moralists. He acknowle |
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Man's Extremity - God's Opportunity by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes that Isaac represents the work of God through Abraham, contrasting it with Ishmael, who was born from Abraham's own strength. He explains that true service to |
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It Is Finished by B.H. Clendennen | In this sermon, the preacher begins by reading from Genesis chapter 21 and then transitions to Galatians chapter 4. He prays for the word of God to have an impact on the listeners. |
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(Genesis) - Part 19 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being free from attachment to worldly things. He uses the example of Abraham being asked to sacrifice his son Isaac to ill |
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Restoring Your Passion for Christ - Part 3 by Teresa Conlon | This sermon delves into the story of Abraham and Sarah, highlighting the struggles and growth in their marriage as they navigate through betrayals, bitterness, and forgiveness. It |





