Genesis 24:56
Genesis 24:56 in Multiple Translations
But 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.”
And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.
And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing Jehovah hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.
And he said, Do not keep me; the Lord has given a good outcome to my journey; let me now go back to my master.
“Please don't delay me,” he told them. “The Lord has made my journey successful, so let me leave and go back to my master.”
But he said vnto them, Hinder you me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my iourney: send me away, that I may goe to my master.
And he saith unto them, 'Do not delay me, seeing Jehovah hath prospered my way; send me away, and I go to my lord;'
He said to them, “Don’t hinder me, since the LORD has prospered my way. Send me away that I may go to my master.”
And he said to them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way: send me away, that I may go to my master.
Stay me not, said he, because the Lord hath prospered my way: send me away, that I may go to my master.
But he replied to them, “Yahweh has made my journey successful, so do not detain me. Let me take her back to my master now!”
Abraham’s worker said, “Please don’t make me wait any longer. You know that God picked Rebekah to marry Abraham’s son, and he helped me find her. So please let her come with me now, so that we can go back to my boss Abraham.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 24:56
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Genesis 24:56 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
אֲלֵ/הֶם֙
אַל
תְּאַחֲר֣וּ
אֹתִ֔/י
וַֽ/יהוָ֖ה
הִצְלִ֣יחַ
דַּרְכִּ֑/י
שַׁלְּח֕וּ/נִי
וְ/אֵלְכָ֖ה
לַֽ/אדֹנִֽ/י
וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֲלֵ/הֶם֙
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
אַל
ʼal
H408
not
Part
תְּאַחֲר֣וּ
ʼâchar
H309
to delay
V-Piel-Juss-2mp
אֹתִ֔/י
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
וַֽ/יהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Conj | N-proper
הִצְלִ֣יחַ
tsâlach
H6743
to rush
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
דַּרְכִּ֑/י
derek
H1870
way
N-cs | Suff
שַׁלְּח֕וּ/נִי
shâlach
H7971
to send
V-Piel-Impv-2mp | Suff
וְ/אֵלְכָ֖ה
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
לַֽ/אדֹנִֽ/י
ʼâdôwn
H113
lord
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 24:56
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.
אֲלֵ/הֶם֙
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אַל
ʼal
H408
"not"
Part
Means not or nothing, used to express negation, as in the phrase do not or let not be.
Definition: 1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than. See also: Genesis 13:8; Joshua 11:6; 1 Chronicles 22:13.
תְּאַחֲר֣וּ
ʼâchar
H309
"to delay"
V-Piel-Juss-2mp
To delay means to put something off until later, often because you are hesitant or unsure. In the Bible, it can also mean to loiter or tarry, as in waiting for something to happen. It is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to delay, hesitate, tarry, defer, remain behind 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to delay, tarry (intensive) 1a2) to cause one to delay, hinder, keep back 1b) (Piel) to delay, wait, stay behind (but not in hope) Also means: ya.char (יָחַר "to delay" H3186)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: continue, defer, delay, hinder, be late (slack), stay (there), tarry (longer). See also: Genesis 24:56; Psalms 40:18; Psalms 70:6.
אֹתִ֔/י
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
וַֽ/יהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Conj | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
הִצְלִ֣יחַ
tsâlach
H6743
"to rush"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
To prosper or succeed, as seen in the story of Joseph in Genesis, who rose to power in Egypt. This Hebrew word means to push forward and make progress. It is used to describe success and prosperity.
Definition: (Qal) to rush
Usage: Occurs in 64 OT verses. KJV: break out, come (mightily), go over, be good, be meet, be profitable, (cause to, effect, make to, send) prosper(-ity, -ous, -ously). See also: Genesis 24:21; 2 Chronicles 26:5; Psalms 1:3.
דַּרְכִּ֑/י
derek
H1870
"way"
N-cs | Suff
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
שַׁלְּח֕וּ/נִי
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
V-Piel-Impv-2mp | Suff
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
וְ/אֵלְכָ֖ה
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
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.
לַֽ/אדֹנִֽ/י
ʼâdôwn
H113
"lord"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word ʼâdôwn refers to a lord or master, and can be used to describe human leaders or God. It emphasizes the person's power and control over others or things, and is often translated as lord or master.
Definition: 1) firm, strong, lord, master 1a) lord, master 1a1) reference to men 1a1a) superintendent of household, of affairs 1a1b) master 1a1c) king 1a2) reference to God 1a2a) the Lord God 1a2b) Lord of the whole earth 1b) lords, kings 1b1) reference to men 1b1a) proprietor of hill of Samaria 1b1b) master 1b1c) husband 1b1d) prophet 1b1e) governor 1b1f) prince 1b1g) king 1b2) reference to God 1b2a) Lord of lords (probably = "thy husband, Yahweh") 1c) my lord, my master 1c1) reference to men 1c1a) master 1c1b) husband 1c1c) prophet 1c1d) prince 1c1e) king 1c1f) father 1c1g) Moses 1c1h) priest 1c1i) theophanic angel 1c1j) captain 1c1k) general recognition of superiority 1c2) reference to God 1c2a) my Lord, my Lord and my God 1c2b) Adonai (parallel with Yahweh)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: lord, master, owner. Compare also names beginning with 'Adoni-'. See also: Genesis 18:3; 1 Samuel 25:30; 2 Kings 6:5.
Study Notes — Genesis 24:56
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- Genesis 24:56 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 24:56
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 24:56
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 24:56
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 24:56
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 24:56
- Sermons on Genesis 24:56
Context — Rebekah Is Chosen
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.” 58They called Rebekah and asked her, “Will you go with this man?” “I will go,” she replied.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 25:25 | Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land. |
| 2 | Joshua 1:8 | This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. |
| 3 | Isaiah 48:15 | I, even I, have spoken; yes, I have called him. I have brought him, and he will succeed in his mission. |
| 4 | Genesis 45:9–13 | Now return quickly to my father and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me without delay. You shall settle in the land of Goshen and be near me—you and your children and grandchildren, your flocks and herds, and everything you own. And there I will provide for you, because there will be five more years of famine. Otherwise, you and your household and everything you own will come to destitution.’ Behold! You and my brother Benjamin can see that I, Joseph, am the one speaking with you. Tell my father about all my splendor in Egypt and everything you have seen. And bring my father down here quickly.” |
Genesis 24:56 Summary
[This verse shows us that the servant was eager to return to his master, Abraham, because he knew that God had been with him and had made his journey a success. He wanted to share the good news with Abraham and fulfill his duty to him. This teaches us about the importance of trusting God and being obedient to His leading, as we see in Psalm 37:3-5. By following God's plan and being faithful, we can experience success and fulfillment in our own lives, just like the servant did.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the servant refuse to delay his journey?
The servant refused to delay his journey because the Lord had made his journey a success, as seen in Genesis 24:56, and he wanted to return to his master, Abraham, with the good news, similar to the prompt obedience seen in Abraham's own life, as in Genesis 12:4.
What was the servant's primary concern in this verse?
The servant's primary concern was to fulfill his duty to his master, Abraham, and to return to him with Rebekah, as seen in Genesis 24:56, demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility and loyalty, much like the loyalty of Ruth to Naomi in Ruth 1:16-17.
How did the servant know that the Lord had made his journey a success?
The servant knew that the Lord had made his journey a success because he had found a suitable wife for Isaac, Rebekah, and she had agreed to go with him, as seen in Genesis 24:58, which was an answer to his prayer in Genesis 24:12-14.
What can we learn from the servant's attitude in this verse?
We can learn from the servant's attitude the importance of trust, obedience, and promptness in our own walk with God, as seen in Genesis 24:56, and as encouraged in Psalm 37:3-5, where we are called to trust in the Lord and follow His leading.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God for success, and how can I demonstrate that trust in my actions?
- How can I, like the servant, prioritize my responsibilities and duties, and seek to fulfill them with integrity and loyalty?
- In what ways can I show gratitude and recognition of God's hand in my life, as the servant did in Genesis 24:56?
- What are some ways that I can seek to honor God and follow His leading in my daily life, even in the midst of uncertainty or challenge?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 24:56
And he said unto them, hinder me not,.... Do not detain me, let me set forward on my journey: seeing, the Lord hath prospered my way; succeeded him in what he came about; and by his being succeeded
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 24:56
And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 24:56
Genesis 24:56 And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.Ver. 56. Hinder me not.] Say we so to Satan soliciting us to stay a while in our old courses and companies.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 24:56
56. to my master] The servant entreats that there should be no delay. He wishes to return with the bride to his master. Whether this is Abraham or Isaac, is not stated. But, judging from Genesis 24:65, there is ground for the supposition that Isaac is intended. Otherwise, the servant’s haste may be supposed to have been dictated by a knowledge of Abraham’s failing condition. If so, it is strange that there is no mention of Abraham on the return.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 24:56
56. Hinder me not — The servant is too anxious to break the glad news of his success to his master.
Sermons on Genesis 24:56
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(Genesis) Genesis 24:50-57 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Abraham's servant finding a wife for Isaac. The servant is eager to return to his master, but the family of the potential bride |
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Objections to Street Preaching Considered by William Taylor | William Taylor addresses common misconceptions about street preaching, emphasizing the necessity of a preacher's deep spiritual calling and practical approach to reach sinners effe |
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(1 Peter - Part 18): On Laying Aside Certain Things by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that it is God who infuses the element of eternity into everything. Without God's intervention, mortality and corruptibility are inevitable. |
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(Covenant Word Ministries) Ask and It Shall Be Given You by Keith Daniel | In this sermon, the pastor emphasizes the importance of not just hearing the word of God, but also putting it into action. He challenges the congregation to reflect on what they wi |
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Esther #4 Ch. 8-10 by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being diligent and responsible in our actions, rather than using religious excuses for laziness. He uses the examples of Jo |
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The Morning Watch - Part 2 by Oswald J. Smith | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of spending time in both reading the Word of God and praying. He encourages listeners to start their day by immersing themselv |
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How to Effectively Resist Temptation by Greg Laurie | In this sermon, Pastor Greg Glory teaches on how to effectively resist temptation, using Luke chapter 4 verses 1-14 as the basis for his message. He begins by acknowledging that te |