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Laban ran out toward the man, to the spring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Rebekah had a brother named Laban, and he rushed out to the man at the spring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Rebekah had a brother, and his name <i>was</i> Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now Rebekah had a brother whose name <i>was</i> Laban, and Laban ran out to the man by the well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Rebekah had a brother whose name was Laban; and Laban ran outside to the man at the spring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now Rebekah had a brother whose name was Laban; and Laban ran outside to the man at the spring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now Rebekah had a brother whose name was Laban; and Laban ran outside to the man at the spring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now Rebekah had a brother whose name was Laban; and Laban ran outside to the man at the spring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now Rebekah had a brother whose name was Laban; and Laban ran out to the man at the well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Rebekah had a brother named Laban, and Laban ran out to the man at the spring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Rebekah had a brother named Laban, and Laban ran out to the man at the spring. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the fountain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the fountain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Rebekah had a brother whose name was Laban.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Now Rebecca had a brother named Laban, and he ran outside to go to the well where Abraham's servant was. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now Rebekah had a brother named Laban, who ran out to the man and met him at the spring. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Rebekah had a brother named Laban, and he rushed out to the man at the spring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />(Now Rebekah had a brother named Laban.) Laban rushed out to meet the man at the spring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban, and he ran out to the man at the spring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out to the man, to the well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban. Laban ran out to the man, to the spring. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Rebekah has a brother, and his name [is] Laban, and Laban runs to the man who [is] outside, to the fountain;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Rebekah hath a brother, and his name is Laban, and Laban runneth unto the man who is without, unto the fountain;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And to Rebekah a brother, and his name Laban: and Laban will run to the man without at the fountain.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Rebecca had a brother named Laban, who went out in haste to the man, to the well. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now Rebekah had a brother, named Laban, who went out quickly to the man, where the spring was.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Now Rebekah had a brother named Laban. Laban rushed outside to the man at the spring.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Rebekah had a brother whose name was Laban; and Laban ran out to the man, to the spring.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban; so Laban ran out to the man, to the well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Raphqa had a brother and his name was Laban, and Laban ran to the man outside at the well.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban; and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the fountain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Rebecca had a brother whose name was Laban; and Laban ran out to meet the man, to the well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/24-29.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=5422" 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">28</span>The girl ran and told her mother’s household about these things. <span class="reftext">29</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7259.htm" title="7259: ū·lə·riḇ·qāh (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-proper-fs) -- Wife of Isaac. From an unused root probably meaning to clog by tying up the fetlock; fettering; Ribkah, the wife of Isaac.">Now Rebekah</a> <a href="/hebrew/251.htm" title="251: ’āḥ (N-ms) -- A brother. A primitive word; a brother (like 'ab).">had a brother</a> <a href="/hebrew/8034.htm" title="8034: ū·šə·mōw (Conj-w:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A primitive word; an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character.">named</a> <a href="/hebrew/3837.htm" title="3837: lā·ḇān (N-proper-ms) -- Laban -- father-in-law of Jacob. The same as laban; Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert.">Laban,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3837.htm" title="3837: lā·ḇān (N-proper-ms) -- Laban -- father-in-law of Jacob. The same as laban; Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert.">and he</a> <a href="/hebrew/7323.htm" title="7323: way·yā·rāṣ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To run. A primitive root; to run.">rushed</a> <a href="/hebrew/2351.htm" title="2351: ha·ḥū·ṣāh (Art:: N-ms:: 3fs) -- The outside, a street. Or chuts; from an unused root meaning to sever; properly, separate by a wall, i.e. Outside, outdoors.">out</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: hā·’îš (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">at</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: hā·‘ā·yin (Art:: N-cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">the spring.</a> </span><span class="reftext">30</span>As soon as he saw the ring, and the bracelets on his sister’s wrists, and heard Rebekah’s words, “The man said this to me,” he went and found the man standing by the camels near the spring.…<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="/genesis/29-13.htm">Genesis 29:13</a></span><br />When Laban heard the news about his sister’s son Jacob, he ran out to meet him. He embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his home, where Jacob told him all that had happened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/19-1.htm">Genesis 19:1-3</a></span><br />Now the two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When Lot saw them, he got up to meet them, bowed facedown, / and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” / But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-2.htm">Genesis 18:2-8</a></span><br />And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. / “My lord,” said Abraham, “if I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass your servant by. / Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4</a></span><br />Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/43-16.htm">Genesis 43:16-17</a></span><br />When Joseph saw Benjamin with his brothers, he said to the steward of his house, “Take these men to my house. Slaughter an animal and prepare it, for they shall dine with me at noon.” / The man did as Joseph had commanded and took the brothers to Joseph’s house.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/2-20.htm">Exodus 2:20</a></span><br />“So where is he?” their father asked. “Why did you leave the man behind? Invite him to have something to eat.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/19-20.htm">Judges 19:20-21</a></span><br />“Peace to you,” said the old man. “Let me supply everything you need. Only do not spend the night in the square.” / So he brought him to his house and fed his donkeys. And they washed their feet and ate and drank.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-6.htm">1 Samuel 25:6</a></span><br />and say to him, ‘Long life to you, and peace to you and to your house and to all that belongs to you.<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="/job/31-32.htm">Job 31:32</a></span><br />but no stranger had to lodge on the street, for my door has been open to the traveler—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-38.htm">Luke 10:38</a></span><br />As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-5.htm">Luke 19:5-6</a></span><br />When Jesus came to that place, He looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, hurry down, for I must stay at your house today.” / So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/1-40.htm">John 1:40-42</a></span><br />Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus. / He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ). / Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).<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="/acts/16-15.htm">Acts 16:15</a></span><br />And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out to the man, to the well.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-55.htm">Genesis 24:55,60</a></b></br> And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us <i>a few</i> days, at the least ten; after that she shall go… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/29-5.htm">Genesis 29:5</a></b></br> And he said unto them, Know ye Laban the son of Nahor? And they said, We know <i>him</i>.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/24-16.htm">Fountain</a> <a href="/genesis/24-20.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/1-1.htm">Laban</a> <a href="/genesis/24-11.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/genesis/24-20.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/genesis/24-28.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/genesis/24-15.htm">Rebecca</a> <a href="/genesis/24-15.htm">Rebekah</a> <a href="/genesis/24-28.htm">Runneth</a> <a href="/genesis/24-20.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/genesis/24-13.htm">Water-Spring</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/24-30.htm">Fountain</a> <a href="/genesis/24-46.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/genesis/24-32.htm">Laban</a> <a href="/genesis/24-31.htm">Outside</a> <a href="/genesis/24-46.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/genesis/29-12.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/genesis/24-51.htm">Rebecca</a> <a href="/genesis/24-30.htm">Rebekah</a> <a href="/genesis/29-12.htm">Runneth</a> <a href="/genesis/24-30.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/exodus/2-15.htm">Water-Spring</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Now Rebekah had a brother named Laban</b><br>Laban is introduced here as Rebekah's brother, a significant figure in the narrative of Genesis. Laban's character is further developed in later chapters, particularly in his interactions with Jacob. He is known for his shrewdness and sometimes deceitful behavior, as seen in <a href="/genesis/29.htm">Genesis 29-31</a>. Laban's introduction here sets the stage for his future involvement in the lives of the patriarchs. His name, meaning "white" or "shining," may reflect cultural or familial significance. Laban's role in the family dynamics is crucial, as he later becomes the father of Leah and Rachel, who marry Jacob, thus intertwining the family lines of Abraham and Nahor.<p><b>and he rushed out to the man</b><br>Laban's immediate reaction to rush out suggests a sense of urgency or eagerness. This could indicate his interest in the wealth and status of the visitor, as seen later when he deals with Jacob. The cultural context of hospitality in the ancient Near East would have also played a role, as welcoming a stranger was a significant duty. Laban's actions may foreshadow his later behavior, where material gain often influences his decisions. This eagerness can be contrasted with the more contemplative and prayerful approach of Abraham's servant, highlighting different motivations and character traits.<p><b>at the spring</b><br>The spring is a central location in this narrative, symbolizing life and sustenance in the arid landscape of the Near East. Springs and wells are often significant in biblical narratives, serving as meeting places and sites of divine encounters. In Genesis, wells are associated with key events in the lives of the patriarchs, such as Hagar's encounter with the angel of the Lord (Genesis 16) and Jacob meeting Rachel (Genesis 29). The spring here is where Abraham's servant meets Rebekah, leading to the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding his descendants. This setting underscores the providential nature of the encounter and the unfolding of God's plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebekah.htm">Rebekah</a></b><br>The sister of Laban, who is central to the account of <a href="/bsb/genesis/24.htm">Genesis 24</a>. She is chosen to be Isaac's wife, which is a pivotal moment in the Abrahamic lineage.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/laban.htm">Laban</a></b><br>Rebekah's brother, who plays a significant role in the account. His actions and character are further developed in later chapters, particularly in his interactions with Jacob.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_man_at_the_spring.htm">The Man at the Spring</a></b><br>This refers to Abraham's servant, who is on a mission to find a wife for Isaac. His encounter with Rebekah at the spring is a divinely orchestrated event.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_spring.htm">The Spring</a></b><br>A location of divine encounter and provision, where the servant meets Rebekah. It symbolizes God's providence and guidance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham's_servant.htm">Abraham's Servant</a></b><br>Though not named in this verse, he is a key figure in the chapter, representing faithfulness and obedience to God's will.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/family_dynamics.htm">Family Dynamics</a></b><br>Laban's immediate response to run to the man at the spring shows the importance of family involvement and support in significant life decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_providence.htm">Divine Providence</a></b><br>The meeting at the spring is a reminder of God's hand in orchestrating events for His purposes. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's timing and provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/character_and_integrity.htm">Character and Integrity</a></b><br>Laban's actions in this chapter and beyond invite reflection on the importance of character and integrity in our dealings with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hospitality_and_generosity.htm">Hospitality and Generosity</a></b><br>The cultural practice of hospitality is evident in Laban's actions, encouraging believers to be generous and welcoming to strangers.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithful_service.htm">Faithful Service</a></b><br>Abraham's servant exemplifies faithful service and reliance on God, serving as a model for believers in their own vocations and callings.<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/who_was_laban_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Laban in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_genesis_24_align_with_culture.htm">How do we reconcile the swift betrothal (Genesis 24:49-58) with known cultural practices, and is there sufficient external corroboration for such an event?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_jacob_be_tricked_into_marrying_leah.htm">Genesis 29:23-25: Is it believable that Jacob could be deceived into marrying Leah instead of Rachel without noticing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_arranged_marriages.htm">What does the Bible say about arranged marriages?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(29) <span class= "bld">Laban ran out unto the man.</span>--Not until he had seen Rebekah, as narrated in the next verse--this being a brief summary, followed by a more detailed account. Milcah had probably sent and summoned him to her tent, where his sister showed him her presents, and told him what had happened. He then hurried out to offer due hospitality to the generous stranger.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 29.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban.</span> "White," whose character has been considerably traduced, the Biblical narrative not representing him as "a monster of moral depravity," but rather as actuated by generous imputes and hospitable dispositions (Kalisch). <span class="cmt_word">And Laban ran out unto the man, unto the well</span>. That Laban, and not Bethuel, should have the prominence in all the subsequent transactions concerning Rebekah has been explained by the supposition that Bethuel was now dead (Josephus), but <span class="accented">vide</span> ver. 50; that he was altogether an insignificant character (Lange, Wordsworth); that firstborn sons enjoyed during their father's lifetime a portion of his authority, and even on important occasions represented him (Kalisch); that in those times it was usual for brothers to take a special interest in sisters' marriages - cf. <a href="/genesis/34-13.htm">Genesis 34:13</a>; <a href="/judges/21-22.htm">Judges 21:22</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/13-22.htm">2 Samuel 13:22</a> (Rosenmüller, Michaelis). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/24-29.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">Now Rebekah</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְרִבְקָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·riḇ·qāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7259.htm">Strong's 7259: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rebekah -- wife of Isaac</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had a brother</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֖ח</span> <span class="translit">(’āḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_251.htm">Strong's 251: </a> </span><span class="str2">A brother, )</span><br /><br /><span class="word">named</span><br /><span class="heb">וּשְׁמ֣וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·šə·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8034.htm">Strong's 8034: </a> </span><span class="str2">A name</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Laban,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָבָ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḇān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3837.htm">Strong's 3837: </a> </span><span class="str2">Laban -- father-in-law of Jacob</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and [he]</span><br /><span class="heb">לָבָ֧ן</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḇān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3837.htm">Strong's 3837: </a> </span><span class="str2">Laban -- father-in-law of Jacob</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rushed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֨רָץ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·rāṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7323.htm">Strong's 7323: </a> </span><span class="str2">To run</span><br /><br /><span class="word">out</span><br /><span class="heb">הַח֖וּצָה</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥū·ṣāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2351.htm">Strong's 2351: </a> </span><span class="str2">Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the man</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאִ֛ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the spring.</span><br /><span class="heb">הָעָֽיִן׃</span> <span class="translit">(hā·‘ā·yin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/24-29.htm">Genesis 24:29 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/24-29.htm">Genesis 24:29 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/24-29.htm">Genesis 24:29 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/24-29.htm">Genesis 24:29 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/24-29.htm">Genesis 24:29 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/24-29.htm">Genesis 24:29 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/24-29.htm">Genesis 24:29 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/24-29.htm">Genesis 24:29 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/24-29.htm">Genesis 24:29 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/24-29.htm">Genesis 24:29 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/24-29.htm">OT Law: Genesis 24:29 Rebekah had a brother and his name (Gen. 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