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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/24.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/24.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then they said, &#8220Let&#8217s call the young woman and ask her about it.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/24.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Well,” they said, “we’ll call Rebekah and ask her what she thinks.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />They said, “Let us call the young woman and ask her.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they said, “We will call the girl and ask her opinion.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they said, We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So they said, “We will call the young woman and ask her personally.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they said, “We will call the young woman and ask her.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And they said, &#8220We will call the girl and consult her wishes.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And they said, “We will call the girl and consult her wishes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And they said, “We will call the young woman and ask about her wishes.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And they said, “We will call the girl and ask her what she prefers.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they said, “Let’s call the girl and ask her opinion.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they said, &#8220Let&#8217s call the girl and ask her opinion.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they said, We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They answered, "Let's ask Rebekah what she wants to do." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they said, We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So they said, "We'll call the girl and ask her."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They answered, "Let's call her and find out what she has to say." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But they said, "We'll call the young lady and see what she has to say about this." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />So they said, ?We will call the girl and ask her opinion.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then they said, "We'll call the girl and find out what she wants to do."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then they said, "We will call the young woman and ask her."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they said, We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They said, “We will call the young lady, and ask her.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they say, “Let us call for the young person, and inquire of her mouth”;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and they say, 'Let us call for the young person, and ask at her mouth;'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they will say, We will, call to the girl, and ask her mouth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they said: Let us call the maid, and ask her will. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they said, “Let us call the girl, and ask her will.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They answered, “Let us call the young woman and see what she herself has to say about it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />They said, “We will call the girl, and ask her.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they said, We will call the damsel, and ask her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they said, “We will call the girl and we will ask from her mouth.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And they said: 'We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And they said, Let us call the damsel, and enquire at her mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/24-57.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=5675" 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">56</span>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.” <span class="reftext">57</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">So they said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: niq·rā (V-Qal-Imperf.h-1cp) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">“We will call</a> <a href="/hebrew/5291.htm" title="5291: lan·na·‘ă·rā (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- A girl, maiden. Feminine of na'ar; a girl.">the girl</a> <a href="/hebrew/7592.htm" title="7592: wə·niš·’ă·lāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cp) -- To ask, inquire. Or shael; a primitive root; to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand.">and ask</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pî·hā (N-msc:: 3fs) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">her opinion.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">58</span>They called Rebekah and asked her, “Will you go with this man?” “I will go,” she replied.…<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/2-24.htm">Genesis 2:24</a></span><br />For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-1.htm">Genesis 28:1-2</a></span><br />So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him. “Do not take a wife from the Canaanite women,” he commanded. / “Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel, and take a wife from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/31-14.htm">Genesis 31:14-16</a></span><br />And Rachel and Leah replied, “Do we have any portion or inheritance left in our father’s house? / Are we not regarded by him as outsiders? Not only has he sold us, but he has certainly squandered what was paid for us. / Surely all the wealth that God has taken away from our father belongs to us and to our children. So do whatever God has told you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/29-18.htm">Genesis 29:18-20</a></span><br />Since Jacob loved Rachel, he answered, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.” / Laban replied, “Better that I give her to you than to another. Stay here with me.” / So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, yet it seemed but a few days because of his love for her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/34-4.htm">Genesis 34:4-6</a></span><br />So Shechem told his father Hamor, “Get me this girl as a wife.” / Jacob heard that Shechem had defiled his daughter Dinah, but since his sons were with his livestock in the field, he remained silent about it until they returned. / Meanwhile, Shechem’s father Hamor came to speak with Jacob.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-1.htm">Genesis 46:1-4</a></span><br />So Israel set out with all that he had, and when he came to Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. / And that night God spoke to Israel in a vision: “Jacob, Jacob!” He said. “Here I am,” replied Jacob. / “I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/2-21.htm">Exodus 2:21</a></span><br />Moses agreed to stay with the man, and he gave his daughter Zipporah to Moses in marriage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/36-6.htm">Numbers 36:6</a></span><br />This is what the LORD has commanded concerning the daughters of Zelophehad: They may marry anyone they please, provided they marry within a clan of the tribe of their father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/7-3.htm">Deuteronomy 7:3-4</a></span><br />Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons, / because they will turn your sons away from following Me to serve other gods. Then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and He will swiftly destroy you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/1-16.htm">Ruth 1:16-17</a></span><br />But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. / Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-39.htm">1 Samuel 25:39-42</a></span><br />On hearing that Nabal was dead, David said, “Blessed be the LORD, who has upheld my cause against the reproach of Nabal and has restrained His servant from evil. For the LORD has brought the wickedness of Nabal down upon his own head.” Then David sent word to Abigail, asking her to become his wife. / When his servants came to Abigail at Carmel, they said, “David has sent us to take you as his wife.” / She arose, bowed facedown, and said, “Here is your servant, ready to serve and to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/13-13.htm">2 Samuel 13:13</a></span><br />Where could I ever take my shame? And you would be like one of the fools in Israel! Please speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-22.htm">Proverbs 18:22</a></span><br />He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Proverbs 31:10</a></span><br />A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/songs/8-6.htm">Song of Solomon 8:6-7</a></span><br />Set me as a seal over your heart, as a seal upon your arm. For love is as strong as death, its jealousy as unrelenting as Sheol. Its sparks are fiery flames, the fiercest blaze of all. / Mighty waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. If a man were to give all the wealth of his house for love, his offer would be utterly scorned.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they said, We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/galatians/1-16.htm">Consult</a> <a href="/genesis/24-55.htm">Damsel</a> <a href="/jude/1-15.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/genesis/24-55.htm">Girl</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-11.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/genesis/24-55.htm">Lady</a> <a href="/genesis/24-55.htm">Maiden</a> <a href="/genesis/8-11.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/revelation/22-17.htm">Wishes</a> <a href="/genesis/24-55.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/deuteronomy/17-9.htm">Consult</a> <a href="/genesis/34-3.htm">Damsel</a> <a href="/exodus/23-2.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/genesis/29-24.htm">Girl</a> <a href="/genesis/25-22.htm">Inquire</a> <a href="/genesis/34-4.htm">Lady</a> <a href="/genesis/30-18.htm">Maiden</a> <a href="/genesis/25-28.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/leviticus/27-13.htm">Wishes</a> <a href="/genesis/24-61.htm">Young</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>So they said,</b><br>This phrase indicates a decision made by a group, likely the family of Rebekah. In the cultural context of ancient Near Eastern societies, family decisions were often made collectively, reflecting the patriarchal and communal nature of the society. This decision-making process underscores the importance of family consent in marriage arrangements.<p><b>“We will call the girl</b><br>The term "girl" refers to Rebekah, who is the central female figure in this narrative. In the historical context, women were often not consulted in marriage decisions, making this instance notable. It highlights a moment of agency for Rebekah, which is significant given the patriarchal norms of the time. This also foreshadows Rebekah's future role as a matriarch in the lineage of Israel.<p><b>and ask her opinion.”</b><br>This phrase is significant as it shows respect for Rebekah's personal choice, which is somewhat atypical for the era. It reflects a level of respect and consideration for her will, aligning with the biblical theme of free will and personal agency. This moment can be seen as a type of Christ, where the invitation to follow God's will is extended, but the response is left to individual choice. It also connects to the broader biblical narrative where God often invites individuals to participate in His plans, respecting their freedom to choose.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebekah.htm">Rebekah</a></b><br>- A young woman from the family of Bethuel, chosen to be Isaac's wife. Her willingness to follow God's plan is central to this passage.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/laban_and_bethuel's_household.htm">Laban and Bethuel's Household</a></b><br>- Rebekah's family, who are involved in the decision-making process regarding her future.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham's_servant.htm">Abraham's Servant</a></b><br>- Sent by Abraham to find a wife for Isaac, he plays a crucial role in the unfolding of God's plan.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaac.htm">Isaac</a></b><br>- Abraham's son, for whom a wife is being sought to continue the covenant lineage.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/n/nahor's_city.htm">Nahor's City</a></b><br>- The place where Rebekah and her family reside, significant as the setting for this event.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_seeking_god's_will.htm">The Importance of Seeking God's Will</a></b><br>Rebekah's family sought her opinion, showing the importance of discerning God's will in major life decisions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a></b><br>Rebekah's willingness to leave her family and go to a new land is a testament to her faith and obedience, which are crucial in a believer's life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_and_community_in_decision-making.htm">Family and Community in Decision-Making</a></b><br>The involvement of Rebekah's family highlights the role of family and community in making significant life choices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_relationships.htm">God's Sovereignty in Relationships</a></b><br>The account illustrates God's hand in orchestrating relationships and fulfilling His promises.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/24-57.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">So they said,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּאמְר֖וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mə·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<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">“We will call</span><br /><span class="heb">נִקְרָ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(niq·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> </span><span class="str2">To call, proclaim, read</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the girl</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽנַּעֲרָ֑</span> <span class="translit">(lan·na·‘ă·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5291.htm">Strong's 5291: </a> </span><span class="str2">A girl, maiden</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and ask</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנִשְׁאֲלָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·niš·’ă·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7592.htm">Strong's 7592: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inquire, to request, to demand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">her opinion.”</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּֽיהָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(pî·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/24-57.htm">Genesis 24:57 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/24-57.htm">Genesis 24:57 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/24-57.htm">Genesis 24:57 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/24-57.htm">Genesis 24:57 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/24-57.htm">Genesis 24:57 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/24-57.htm">Genesis 24:57 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/24-57.htm">Genesis 24:57 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/24-57.htm">Genesis 24:57 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/24-57.htm">Genesis 24:57 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/24-57.htm">Genesis 24:57 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/24-57.htm">OT Law: Genesis 24:57 They said We will call the young (Gen. 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