Genesis 24:50

Verse

Laban and Bethuel answered, “This is from the LORD; we have no choice in the matter.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from Jehovah: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good.

Then Laban and Bethuel said in answer, This is the Lord's doing: it is not for us to say Yes or No to you.

And Laban and Bathuel answered: The word hath proceeded from the Lord, we cannot speak any other thing to thee but his pleasure.

Free Bible Version

Laban and Bethuel replied, “Clearly all this is from the Lord, so we can't argue one way or the other.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then answered Laban and Bethuel, and said, This thing is proceeded of the Lord: we cannot therefore say vnto thee, neither euill nor good.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from the LORD: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good.

One Unity Resource Bible

Then Laban [White] and Bethuel answered, “The thing proceeds from Adonai . We can’t speak to you bad or good.

Translation for Translators

Laban and Bethuel answered, “It is clear that Yahweh has caused this to happen. So we two cannot say anything more.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, “The thing has come from Yahweh; we cannot speak to you either bad or good.

Noah Webster Bible

Then Laban and Bethuel answered, and said, The thing proceedeth from the LORD: we cannot speak to thee bad or good.

World English Bible

Then Laban and Bethuel answered, “The thing proceeds from Yahweh. We can’t speak to you bad or good.

Young's Literal Translation

And Laban answereth — Bethuel also — and they say, 'The thing hath gone out from Jehovah; we are not able to speak unto thee bad or good;

Context

Rebekah Is Chosen

⁴⁹Now if you will show kindness and faithfulness to my master, tell me; but if not, let me know, so that I may go elsewhere.”⁵⁰Laban and Bethuel answered, “This is from the LORD; we have no choice in the matter.⁵¹Rebekah is here before you. Take her and go, and let her become the wife of your master’s son, just as the LORD has decreed.”

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God's Will for Young People

Peet Botha

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Summary

In Genesis 24:50, Laban and Bethuel, the brother and father of Rebekah, affirm God's hand in the arrangement of Rebekah's marriage to Isaac. They acknowledge that the union is part of God's divine plan and express their willingness to submit to His will. This verse highlights the importance of recognizing and accepting God's guidance in our lives, trusting in His providence even in matters as significant as marriage. Laban and Bethuel's response serves as a reminder of the faithfulness of God in orchestrating events for the good of His people.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Laban and Bethuel - These seem both to be brothers, of whom Laban was the eldest and chief; for the opinion of Josephus appears to be very correct, viz., that Bethuel, the father, had been some time dead. See note Gen 24:28. Bad or good - We can neither speak for nor against; it seems to be entirely the work of God, and we cordially submit: consult Rebekah; if she be willing, take her and go. See note Gen 24:58.

Genesis 24:50

Rebekah Is Chosen

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Berean Standard Bible

Laban and Bethuel answered, “This is from the LORD; we have no choice in the matter.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from Jehovah: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good.

Bible in Basic English

Then Laban and Bethuel said in answer, This is the Lord's doing: it is not for us to say Yes or No to you.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Laban and Bathuel answered: The word hath proceeded from the Lord, we cannot speak any other thing to thee but his pleasure.

Free Bible Version

Laban and Bethuel replied, “Clearly all this is from the Lord, so we can't argue one way or the other.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then answered Laban and Bethuel, and said, This thing is proceeded of the Lord: we cannot therefore say vnto thee, neither euill nor good.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from the LORD: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good.

One Unity Resource Bible

Then Laban [White] and Bethuel answered, “The thing proceeds from Adonai . We can’t speak to you bad or good.

Translation for Translators

Laban and Bethuel answered, “It is clear that Yahweh has caused this to happen. So we two cannot say anything more.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, “The thing has come from Yahweh; we cannot speak to you either bad or good.

Noah Webster Bible

Then Laban and Bethuel answered, and said, The thing proceedeth from the LORD: we cannot speak to thee bad or good.

World English Bible

Then Laban and Bethuel answered, “The thing proceeds from Yahweh. We can’t speak to you bad or good.

Young's Literal Translation

And Laban answereth — Bethuel also — and they say, 'The thing hath gone out from Jehovah; we are not able to speak unto thee bad or good;

Adam Clarke
Keil-Delitzsch
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Genesis 24:50

Verse

Context

Rebekah Is Chosen

Sermons

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Genesis 24:50

Rebekah Is Chosen

God's Will for Young People

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Carl Friedrich Keil and Franz Delitzsch Old Testament Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes