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Genesis 24

Genesis 24:55

Rebekah Is Chosen · Genesis 24:15–61
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Translations

Modern
But her brother and mother said, “Let the girl remain with us ten days or so. After that, she may go.”
Traditional
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.
Literal
And her brother said—and her mother—“Let the young woman stay with us a few days, or ten days. Afterward she may go.”
Latin
Responderuntque fratres ejus et mater: Maneat puella saltem decem dies apud nos, et postea proficiscetur.

Original

Hebrew
English
But her brother and mother said, “Let the girl remain with us ten days or so. After that, she may go.”

Notes

Genesis 24:54–56

It was hard for Rebekah’s family to let her go so suddenly, and Laban may have hoped to gain more wealth. However, the servant had sworn an oath and would not rest until it was completed. There was no reason for him to stay.

Genesis 24:10–60

The servant faithfully completed his mission. God showed his faithful covenant love to Abraham's family by bringing all these details together. God was working quietly through these events to carry out his will through people who acted responsibly and in faith.

Genesis 24:1–67

Isaac's marriage to Rebekah made it certain that God's plan would continue for the next generation. God showed his covenant faithfulness by working through his faithful people (24:12, 27, 49).

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Rebekah Symbolic Numbers

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Hospitality Isaac Patriarchs, Period of the Rebecca, Rebekah

Topics

Parents: Parental Affection Exemplified by Rebekah's Mother Rebekah (Rebecca): Becomes Isaac's Wife Servants: Duties of, to Masters: To be Earnest in Transacting Their Business Servants: Good: Eliezer Woman: Young: Called Damsels