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then she quickly lowered her jar to her hand, and gave him a drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />She said, &#8220Drink, my lord"; and she quickly lowered her jar to her hand, and gave him a drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And she said, “Drink, my lord”; and she quickly lowered her jar to her hand, and gave him a drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And she said, “Drink, my lord”; and she quickly lowered her jar to her hand and gave him a drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And she said, “Drink, my lord”; and she quickly lowered her jar to her hand, and gave him a drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She replied, “Drink, my lord.” She quickly lowered her jug to her hand and gave him a drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She replied, &#8220Drink, my lord.&#8221 She quickly lowered her jug to her hand and gave him a drink. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"I'll be glad to," she answered. Then she quickly took the jar from her shoulder and held it while he drank. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Drink, sir," she said. She quickly lowered her jar to her hand and gave him a drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />She said, "Drink, sir," and quickly lowered her jar from her shoulder and held it while he drank. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Drink, sir!" she replied as she quickly lowered her jug on her arm to offer him a drink. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Drink, my lord,? she replied, and she quickly lowered her jar to her hands and gave him a drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"Drink, my lord," she replied, and quickly lowering her jug to her hands, she gave him a drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So she said, "Drink, my lord." And she hurried and let down her jug to her hands, and gave him a drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And she said, Drink, my lord. And she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />She said, “Drink, my lord.” She hurried, and let down her pitcher on her hand, and gave him a drink. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and she says, “Drink, my lord”; and she hurries, and lets down her pitcher on her hand, and gives him drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and she saith, 'Drink, my lord;' and she hasteth, and letteth down her pitcher upon her hand, and giveth him drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And she will say, Drink, lord: and she will hasten, and she will bring down her bucket upon her hand, and will give him to drink.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And she answered: Drink, my lord. And quickly she let down the pitcher upon her arm, and gave him drink. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And she responded, “Drink, my lord.” And she quickly brought down the pitcher on her arm, and she gave him a drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />“Drink, sir,” she replied, and quickly lowering the jug into her hand, she gave him a drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“Drink, my lord,” she said, and quickly lowered her jar upon her hand and gave him a drink.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And she said, Drink, my lord; and she hastened and let down the pitcher upon her hands and gave him a drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And she said to him, “Drink, my Lord”, and she was quick, and she let down her cruse on her hands and gave him a drink.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And she said: 'Drink, my lord'; and she hastened, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and she said, Drink, Sir; and she hasted, and let down the pitcher upon her arm, and gave him to drink, till he ceased drinking.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/24-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=5341" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/24.htm">Rebekah is Chosen</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>So the servant ran to meet her and said, “Please let me have a little water from your jar.” <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8354.htm" title="8354: šə·ṯêh (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To drink. A primitive root; to imbibe.">“Drink,</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·nî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">my lord,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wat·tō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">she replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4116.htm" title="4116: wat·tə·ma·hêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To hasten. A primitive root; properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. to hurry; often used adverbially, promptly.">and she quickly</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: wat·tō·reḏ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To come or go down, descend. ">lowered</a> <a href="/hebrew/3537.htm" title="3537: kad·dāh (N-fsc:: 3fs) -- A jar. From an unused root meaning to deepen; properly, a pail; but generally of earthenware; a jar for domestic purposes.">her jar</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏāh (N-fsc:: 3fs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">her hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/8248.htm" title="8248: wat·taš·qê·hū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3fs:: 3ms) -- Cause to drink water, give to drink. A primitive root; to quaff, i.e. to irrigate or furnish a potion to.">and gave him a drink.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>After she had given him a drink, she said, “I will also draw water for your camels, until they have had enough to drink.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-7.htm">John 4:7-15</a></span><br />When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” / (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) / “You are a Jew,” said the woman. “How can You ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-42.htm">Matthew 10:42</a></span><br />And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-28.htm">John 4:28-30</a></span><br />Then the woman left her water jar, went back into the town, and said to the people, / “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” / So they left the town and made their way toward Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/17-10.htm">1 Kings 17:10-11</a></span><br />So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” / And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, “Please bring me a piece of bread.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/2-16.htm">Exodus 2:16-21</a></span><br />Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came to draw water and fill the troughs to water their father’s flock. / And when some shepherds came along and drove them away, Moses rose up to help them and watered their flock. / When the daughters returned to their father Reuel, he asked them, “Why have you returned so early today?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/2-9.htm">Ruth 2:9</a></span><br />Let your eyes be on the field they are harvesting, and follow along after these girls. Indeed, I have ordered the young men not to touch you. And when you are thirsty, go and drink from the jars the young men have filled.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/9-11.htm">1 Samuel 9:11-13</a></span><br />And as they were climbing the hill to the city, they met some young women coming out to draw water and asked, “Is the seer here?” / “Yes, he is ahead of you,” they answered. “Hurry now, for today he has come to the city because the people have a sacrifice on the high place. / As soon as you enter the city, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests will eat. Go up at once; you will find him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/4-18.htm">Judges 4:18-19</a></span><br />Jael went out to greet Sisera and said to him, “Come in, my lord. Come in with me. Do not be afraid.” So he entered her tent, and she covered him with a blanket. / Sisera said to her, “Please give me a little water to drink, for I am thirsty.” So she opened a container of milk, gave him a drink, and covered him again.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-21.htm">Proverbs 25:21</a></span><br />If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a></span><br />Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-20.htm">Romans 12:20</a></span><br />On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-1.htm">Isaiah 55:1</a></span><br />“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/9-41.htm">Mark 9:41</a></span><br />Indeed, if anyone gives you even a cup of water because you bear the name of Christ, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-8.htm">2 Kings 4:8</a></span><br />One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-33.htm">Luke 10:33-34</a></span><br />But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, he had compassion. / He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hurried, and let down her pitcher on her hand, and gave him drink.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/31-26.htm">Proverbs 31:26</a></b></br> She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue <i>is</i> the law of kindness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8</a></b></br> Finally, <i>be ye</i> all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, <i>be</i> pitiful, <i>be</i> courteous:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_peter/4-8.htm">1 Peter 4:8,9</a></b></br> And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/24-17.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/genesis/24-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/24-10.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/genesis/18-7.htm">Hasted</a> <a href="/genesis/19-15.htm">Hastened</a> <a href="/genesis/18-7.htm">Hasteth</a> <a href="/genesis/24-17.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/genesis/24-17.htm">Jar</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-33.htm">Lowered</a> <a href="/acts/27-39.htm">Onto</a> <a href="/genesis/24-17.htm">Pitcher</a> <a href="/genesis/19-22.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/genesis/24-17.htm">Vessel</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/24-19.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/genesis/24-49.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/genesis/24-20.htm">Hasted</a> <a href="/genesis/24-20.htm">Hastened</a> <a href="/genesis/24-20.htm">Hasteth</a> <a href="/genesis/24-20.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/genesis/24-20.htm">Jar</a> <a href="/genesis/24-46.htm">Lowered</a> <a href="/exodus/8-3.htm">Onto</a> <a href="/genesis/24-20.htm">Pitcher</a> <a href="/genesis/24-20.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/genesis/24-20.htm">Vessel</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-1.htm">Abraham swears his servant.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-10.htm">The servant's journey.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-12.htm">His prayer.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-14.htm">His sign.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-15.htm">Rebekah meets him;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-18.htm">fulfils his sign;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">receives jewels;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-23.htm">shows her kindred;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-25.htm">and invites him home.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-26.htm">The servant blesses God.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-29.htm">Laban entertains him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-34.htm">The servant shows his message.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-50.htm">Laban and Bethuel approve it.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">58. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-58.htm">Rebekah consents to go, and departs.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">62. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-62.htm">Isaac meets and marries her.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The term "my lord" indicates respect and humility, which were important values in patriarchal societies. This encounter takes place at a well, a central location for social interaction and resource gathering. The use of "my lord" also foreshadows the respect and submission that Rebekah will later show as Isaac's wife, aligning with the biblical theme of servanthood and respect within relationships.<p><b>and she quickly lowered her jar to her hands</b><br>Rebekah's quick action demonstrates her willingness and eagerness to serve, a trait that is highly valued in biblical narratives. The act of lowering the jar to her hands suggests a readiness to meet the needs of others, paralleling the servant-hearted nature of Christ, who came to serve and not to be served (<a href="/mark/10-45.htm">Mark 10:45</a>). This gesture also highlights the physical effort involved, indicating her strength and capability, qualities that would be important for her future role in the lineage of Israel.<p><b>and gave him a drink</b><br>This act of giving water is symbolic of life and sustenance, echoing other biblical instances where water is a metaphor for spiritual nourishment (<a href="/john/4-14.htm">John 4:14</a>). Rebekah's provision of water can be seen as a type of Christ, who offers the living water of eternal life. Her actions fulfill the servant's prayer for a sign, confirming God's guidance in choosing a wife for Isaac. This moment is pivotal in the Abrahamic narrative, as it leads to the continuation of God's covenant through Isaac and Rebekah's descendants.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebekah.htm">Rebekah</a></b><br>A young woman of marriageable age, known for her beauty and kindness. She is the daughter of Bethuel and becomes the wife of Isaac.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham's_servant.htm">Abraham's Servant</a></b><br>Likely Eliezer of Damascus, tasked with finding a wife for Isaac, Abraham's son, from his own relatives.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_well.htm">The Well</a></b><br>A common gathering place for drawing water, significant in biblical accounts as a place of divine encounters and provision.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/nahor.htm">Nahor</a></b><br>The city where Abraham's relatives lived, named after Abraham's brother.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a></b><br>The servant's prayerful search for a wife for Isaac, leading to Rebekah's act of hospitality.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/h/hospitality_as_a_virtue.htm">Hospitality as a Virtue</a></b><br>Rebekah's willingness to serve a stranger exemplifies the biblical call to hospitality. We are encouraged to be open and generous to those we encounter.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance_in_decision-making.htm">Divine Guidance in Decision-Making</a></b><br>The servant's reliance on prayer and God's guidance in choosing a wife for Isaac teaches us to seek God's will in our decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Women in God's Plan</a></b><br>Rebekah's pivotal role in the Abrahamic lineage highlights the importance of women in God's redemptive history.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_acts.htm">Faithfulness in Small Acts</a></b><br>Rebekah's simple act of drawing water becomes a significant moment in God's plan, reminding us that small acts of faithfulness can have great impact.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_providence_and_timing.htm">God's Providence and Timing</a></b><br>The meeting at the well shows God's perfect timing and provision, encouraging us to trust in His plans for our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_soul_ties_in_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible say about soul ties?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_truth_according_to_the_bible.htm">What does the Bible teach about money?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_claim_god_is_present_with_abraham.htm">Why does the text claim God is physically present and conversing with Abraham if other passages emphasize God's transcendence (Genesis 18:1, 22)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_bible's_family_idols.htm">What are the family idols mentioned in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/24-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">“Drink,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁתֵ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ṯêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8354.htm">Strong's 8354: </a> </span><span class="str2">To imbibe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my lord,”</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדֹנִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏō·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sovereign, controller</span><br /><br /><span class="word">she replied,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתֹּ֖אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and she quickly</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתְּמַהֵ֗ר</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tə·ma·hêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4116.htm">Strong's 4116: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lowered</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתֹּ֧רֶד</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tō·reḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come or go down, descend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">her jar</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּדָּ֛הּ</span> <span class="translit">(kad·dāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3537.htm">Strong's 3537: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pail, earthenware, a jar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">her hands</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדָ֖הּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and gave him a drink.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתַּשְׁקֵֽהוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(wat·taš·qê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8248.htm">Strong's 8248: </a> </span><span class="str2">To quaff, to irrigate, furnish a, potion to</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/24-18.htm">Genesis 24:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/24-18.htm">Genesis 24:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/24-18.htm">Genesis 24:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/24-18.htm">Genesis 24:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/24-18.htm">Genesis 24:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/24-18.htm">Genesis 24:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/24-18.htm">Genesis 24:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/24-18.htm">Genesis 24:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/24-18.htm">Genesis 24:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/24-18.htm">Genesis 24:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/24-18.htm">OT Law: Genesis 24:18 She said Drink my lord (Gen. 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