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Verse 57

Genesis 24:57

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Berean Standard Bible

So they said, “We will call the girl and ask her opinion.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And they said, We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.

Bible in Basic English

And they said, We will send for the girl, and let her make the decision.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they said: Let us call the maid, and ask her will.

Free Bible Version

“Let's call Rebekah and find out what she wants to do,” they suggested.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then they said, We will call the maide, and aske her consent.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they said, We will call the damsel, and enquire at her mouth.

One Unity Resource Bible

They said, “We will call the young lady, and ask her.”

Translation for Translators

They said, “Let’s call Rebekah and ask her what she wants to do.” [MTY]

Unlocked Literal Bible

They said, “We will call the young woman and ask her.”

Noah Webster Bible

And they said, We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.

World English Bible

They said, “We will call the young lady, and ask her.”

Young's Literal Translation

and they say, 'Let us call for the young person, and ask at her mouth;'

Context

Rebekah Is Chosen

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.”

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Summary

In this verse, we see the family of Rebekah being consulted about her departure to marry Isaac. It reflects the cultural norm of seeking familial approval and blessing before a significant life event. This act of seeking permission and affirmation from Rebekah's family highlights the importance of honoring and involving one's family in major decisions. It also underscores the value of familial relationships and respect for parental authority in the biblical context.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

And Isaac came from the way of the well Lahairoi,.... The well at which the angel met with Hagar, when she fled from her mistress, Gen 16:7. The Targums of Jonathan and Jerusalem say, that Isaac came from the school of Shem the great: for he dwelt in the south country: at Beersheba, to which Abraham, it seems, was returned again; for that they dwelt together as yet, is clear from his mother Sarah's tent, into which he introduced Rebekah, Gen 24:67; see Gen 22:19.

Genesis 24:57

Rebekah Is Chosen

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.”

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Berean Standard Bible

So they said, “We will call the girl and ask her opinion.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And they said, We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.

Bible in Basic English

And they said, We will send for the girl, and let her make the decision.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they said: Let us call the maid, and ask her will.

Free Bible Version

“Let's call Rebekah and find out what she wants to do,” they suggested.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then they said, We will call the maide, and aske her consent.

King James (Authorized) Version

And they said, We will call the damsel, and enquire at her mouth.

One Unity Resource Bible

They said, “We will call the young lady, and ask her.”

Translation for Translators

They said, “Let’s call Rebekah and ask her what she wants to do.” [MTY]

Unlocked Literal Bible

They said, “We will call the young woman and ask her.”

Noah Webster Bible

And they said, We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.

World English Bible

They said, “We will call the young lady, and ask her.”

Young's Literal Translation

and they say, 'Let us call for the young person, and ask at her mouth;'