Genesis 24:55
Genesis 24:55 in Multiple Translations
But her brother and mother said, “Let the girl remain with us ten days or so. After that, she may go.”
And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go.
And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go.
But her brother and her mother said, Let the girl be with us a week or ten days, and then she may go.
But her brother and her mother said, “Let her stay with us for another ten days or so. She can leave after that.”
Then her brother and her mother answered, Let the maide abide with vs, at the least ten dayes: then shall she goe.
and her brother saith — her mother also — 'Let the young person abide with us a week or ten days, afterwards doth she go.'
Her brother and her mother said, “Let the young lady stay with us a few days, at least ten. After that she will go.”
And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go.
And her brother and mother answered: Let the maid stay at least ten days with us, and afterwards she shall depart.
But her brother and her mother replied, “Let the girl remain with us for about ten days. After that, you may take her and go.”
But Rebekah’s brother and mother said, “Let Rebekah stay here a bit longer, maybe 10 more days, and after that she can go with you.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 24:55
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Genesis 24:55 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
אָחִ֨י/הָ֙
וְ/אִמָּ֔/הּ
תֵּשֵׁ֨ב
הַ/נַּעֲרָ֥
אִתָּ֛/נוּ
יָמִ֖ים
א֣וֹ
עָשׂ֑וֹר
אַחַ֖ר
תֵּלֵֽךְ
וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אָחִ֨י/הָ֙
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-ms | Suff
וְ/אִמָּ֔/הּ
ʼêm
H517
mother
Conj | N-fs | Suff
תֵּשֵׁ֨ב
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
הַ/נַּעֲרָ֥
naʻărâh
H5291
maiden
Art | N-fs
אִתָּ֛/נוּ
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Suff
יָמִ֖ים
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp
א֣וֹ
ʼôw
H176
or
Conj
עָשׂ֑וֹר
ʻâsôwr
H6218
ten
N-ms
אַחַ֖ר
ʼachar
H310
after
Prep
תֵּלֵֽךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 24:55
וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
אָחִ֨י/הָ֙
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
וְ/אִמָּ֔/הּ
ʼêm
H517
"mother"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'mother' is used in the Bible to describe a female parent or a maternal figure. It can also refer to the source or origin of something, such as a river or a family. In some cases, it is used figuratively to describe a person's relationship to others.
Definition: 1) mother 1a) of humans 1b) of Deborah's relationship to the people (fig.) 1c) of animals 2) point of departure or division
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: dam, mother, [idiom] parting. See also: Genesis 2:24; 2 Kings 4:19; Psalms 22:10.
תֵּשֵׁ֨ב
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
הַ/נַּעֲרָ֥
naʻărâh
H5291
"maiden"
Art | N-fs
A maiden is a young, unmarried woman, often described as a servant or attendant. In the Bible, it refers to women like the maidens who served in the temple or the young women who were eligible for marriage.
Definition: 1) girl, damsel, female servant 1a) girl, damsel, little girl 1a1) of young woman, marriageable young woman, concubine, prostitute 1b) maid, female attendant, female servant
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: damsel, maid(-en), young (woman). See also: Genesis 24:14; Ruth 2:5; Proverbs 9:3.
אִתָּ֛/נוּ
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
יָמִ֖ים
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
א֣וֹ
ʼôw
H176
"or"
Conj
Desire can also mean or, and, or if, showing a choice between options, as seen in Proverbs 31:4. It is used to express alternatives or possibilities.
Definition: 1) or, rather 1a) implying that the latter choice is preferred 1b) or if, introducing an example to be seen under a particular principle 1c) (in series) either...or, whether...or 1d) if perchance 1e) except, or else 2) whether, not the least, if, otherwise, also, and, then
Usage: Occurs in 218 OT verses. KJV: also, and, either, if, at the least, [idiom] nor, or, otherwise, then, whether. See also: Genesis 24:49; Leviticus 25:49; Proverbs 30:31.
עָשׂ֑וֹר
ʻâsôwr
H6218
"ten"
N-ms
The number ten is significant in the Bible, often representing completeness or perfection. It can also refer to a ten-stringed instrument, like a harp. This word appears in books like Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: 1) ten, decade 1a) ten, tenth 1b) ten-stringed, harp
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: (instrument of) ten (strings, -th). See also: Genesis 24:55; Psalms 33:2; Psalms 92:4.
אַחַ֖ר
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Prep
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
תֵּלֵֽךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
Study Notes — Genesis 24:55
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- Genesis 24:55 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 24:55
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 24:55
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 24:55
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 24:55
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 24:55
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 24:55
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 24:55
- Sermons on Genesis 24:55
Context — Rebekah Is Chosen
53Then he brought out jewels of silver and gold, and articles of clothing, and he gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious gifts to her brother and her mother.
54Then he and the men with him ate and drank and spent the night there. When they got up the next morning, he said, “Send me on my way to my master.”
55But her brother and mother said, “Let the girl remain with us ten days or so. After that, she may go.”
56But he replied, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey a success. Send me on my way so that I may go to my master.” 57So they said, “We will call the girl and ask her opinion.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 4:3 | So in the course of time, Cain brought some of the fruit of the soil as an offering to the LORD, |
| 2 | Leviticus 25:29 | If a man sells a house in a walled city, he retains his right of redemption until a full year after its sale; during that year it may be redeemed. |
| 3 | Judges 14:8 | When Samson returned later to take her, he left the road to see the lion’s carcass, and in it was a swarm of bees, along with their honey. |
Genesis 24:55 Summary
In Genesis 24:55, Rebekah's brother and mother ask her to stay with them for ten days before leaving to marry Isaac. This shows that they care about her and want to spend more time with her. However, as seen in Genesis 24:56, the servant is eager to fulfill his mission and return to Abraham. This teaches us to trust in God's timing and plans for our lives, just like the servant did, and to prioritize obedience to God's will, as mentioned in Romans 12:2. By trusting in God's sovereignty, we can have peace and confidence in His plans for us, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Rebekah's brother and mother want her to stay with them for ten days?
They likely wanted to spend more time with her before she left to marry Isaac, as seen in Genesis 24:55, and to ensure she was truly ready to leave her family behind, as mentioned in Genesis 24:53 where they received gifts from the servant.
Was it common for families to request a delay in a daughter's departure for marriage?
In biblical times, it was not uncommon for families to request a delay, as seen in Genesis 24:55, to ensure the daughter was prepared for her new life, as mentioned in Exodus 21:8-11 where a bride price was paid to the father.
How did Rebekah's family feel about her leaving to marry Isaac?
Rebekah's family seemed to care about her and wanted to spend more time with her, as seen in Genesis 24:55, but they also trusted in God's sovereignty, as mentioned in Genesis 24:50 where they acknowledged God's will in the matter.
What can we learn from Rebekah's family's request?
We can learn the importance of family bonding and the need to trust in God's timing, as seen in Psalm 37:3-7, which encourages us to trust in the Lord and His plans for our lives.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have had to say goodbye to loved ones, and how did I trust in God's sovereignty during those times?
- How can I, like Rebekah's family, balance the desire to hold on to loved ones with the need to trust in God's plans for their lives?
- What are some ways I can, like the servant in Genesis 24:56, prioritize my obedience to God's will over my own desires or the desires of others?
- How can I, in my own life, demonstrate a trust in God's sovereignty, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, and prioritize His plans for my life?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 24:55
And her brother and her mother said,.... Here her brother Laban is set before his mother, as above before his father, being the chief speaker and the principal manager of business: let the damsel
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 24:55
And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go. And her brother and her mother.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 24:55
Others thus, a year, or at the least ten months, the word days being put for a year, as elsewhere. But it is very improbable that they would demand or expect such a thing from this man, whom they saw bent so much upon expedition.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 24:55
Genesis 24:55 And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us [a few] days, at the least ten; after that she shall go.Ver. 55. Let the damsel abide with us.] Men promise in baste; perform by leisure.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 24:55
(55) A few days, at the least ten.—Heb., days or a decade, which Onkelos, Saadja, Rashi, and others translate as in the margin: “a year or ten months.” But while this rendering has high Jewish authority for it, yet more probably decade was the name for the third part of a month. It would be curious thus to find that the family of Terah, either with or instead of weeks, measured time by periods of ten days, as was certainly the custom of the Egyptians at one period of their history.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 24:55
Verse 55. Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten] The original is very abrupt and obscure, because we are not acquainted with the precise meaning of the form of speech which is here used; ימים או עשור yamim o asor DAYS or TEN, probably meaning a year or ten months, as the margin reads it, or a week or ten days. This latter is the most likely sense, as there would be no propriety after having given their consent that she should go, in detaining her for a year or ten months. In matters of simple phraseology, or in those which concern peculiar customs, the Septuagint translation, especially in the Pentateuch, where it is most accurate and pure, may be considered a legitimate judge; this translation renders the words ἡμεραςὡσειδεκα, about ten days. Houbigant contends strongly that instead of the words ימים או עשור yamim o asor, days or ten, we should read חדש ימים chodesh yamim, a month of days, i.e., a full month; without which emendation he asserts, locus explicari non possit, "the passage cannot be explained." This emendation is supported by the Syriac version, which reads here [Arabic] yerach yomin, a month of days, or a full month. The reader may adopt the Syriac or the Septuagint, as he judges best.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 24:55
54–67. Abraham’s Servant brings Rebekah to Isaac 55. her brother and her mother] LXX and Lat. read “her brothers and her mother.” a few days, at the least ten] Heb. “days or ten,” or, as we should say, “a week or ten days”; the word “or” meaning “or rather.” LXX ἡμέραςὡσεὶδέκα, Lat. saltem decem dies. The Syriac Peshitto, “a month in days.” A possible conjecture based on these variations is that of Olshausen, “a month of days, or ten.”
Sermons on Genesis 24:55
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Cain and Abel (The First Murder) - Part 1 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a 10-day period of fasting and prayer where they were seeking a fresh baptism of the Holy Spirit. They acknowledge that God did not act in t |
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What Do You Offer God? by Mordecai Ham | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being either hot or cold in one's faith. He asks the congregation if they want to know if they are acceptable in heaven an |
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(Genesis) Genesis 4:3-5 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Cain and Abel from the Bible. He explains that Abel offered a more excellent sacrifice to God because he did it by faith, as fait |
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(Genesis) Genesis 6:8-12 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of man's promise of a Redeemer and the need for humanity to look for a Savior. The story of Cain and Abel is used as an exampl |
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Parables of Jesus - 04 the Danger of Legalism by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the parable of the two sons from Matthew's Gospel. He emphasizes the importance of judging ourselves rather than others, as God will ultimate |
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The Power of the Blood - Sermon 2 of 5 - Cain and Abel by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of amplifying and restoring the original meaning of scripture. He compares this process to how a pianist amplifies a piece of m |
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Acceptable Sacrifice - Part 1 by Hoseah Wu | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that the offering of evil is not just about having our sins forgiven, but about being accepted by the Holy God. The preacher refers to Genes |