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Genesis 24:25 Then she added, "We have plenty of straw and feed, as well as a place for you to spend the night."
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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 />And she added, “We have plenty of straw and fodder, as well as room for you to spend the night.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/24.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Yes, we have plenty of straw and feed for the camels, and we have room for guests.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />She added, “We have plenty of both straw and fodder, and room to spend the night.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then she added, “We have plenty of straw and feed, as well as a place for you to spend the night.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Moreover she said to him, “We have both straw and feed enough, and room to lodge.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Again she said to him, “We have plenty of both straw and feed, and room to stay overnight.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Again she said to him, “We have plenty of both straw and feed, and room to lodge in.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Again she said to him, “We have plenty of both straw and feed, and room to lodge in.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And she said to him, “We have plenty of both straw and feed, and a place to lodge in.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Again she said to him, “We have plenty of both straw and feed, and also room to lodge.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She also said to him, “We have plenty of straw and feed and a place to spend the night.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She also said to him, “We have plenty of straw and feed and a place to spend the night.” <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />We have a place where you and your men can stay, and we also have enough straw and feed for your camels." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />We have plenty of straw and feed [for your camels] and room for you to spend the night."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"There is plenty of straw and fodder at our house, and there is a place for you to stay." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />And yes," she continued, "we have plenty of straw and feed, as well as a place to spend the night."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then she added, ?We have plenty of straw and feed, as well as a place for you to spend the night.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />We have plenty of straw and feed," she added, "and room for you to spend the night." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And she also said to him, "We have plenty of straw and fodder, and room to lodge."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />She said moreover to him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />She said moreover to him, “We have both straw and feed enough, and room to lodge in.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />She also says to him, “Both straw and provender [are] abundant with us, also a place to lodge in.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> She saith also unto him, 'Both straw and provender are abundant with us, also a place to lodge in.'<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 to him, also straw, and also much fodder to us; also a place to pass the night.<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 said moreover to him: We have good store of both straw and hay, and a large place to lodge in. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And she continued, saying, “There is very much straw and hay with us, and a spacious place to stay.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />We have plenty of straw and fodder,” she added, “and also a place to spend the night.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />She added, “We have plenty of straw and fodder and a place to spend the night.”<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 moreover to him, We have plenty of straw and hay, and room to lodge in.<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, “Also we have straw and much provender and a place to lodge.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />She said moreover unto him: 'We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And she said to him, We have both straw and much provender, and a place for resting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/24-25.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=5394" 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">24</span>She replied, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son that Milcah bore to Nahor.” <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wat·tō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Then she added,</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">“We have</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: raḇ (Adj-ms) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">plenty</a> <a href="/hebrew/8401.htm" title="8401: te·ḇen (N-ms) -- Straw. Probably from banah; properly, material, i.e. refuse haum or stalks of grain.">of straw</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/4554.htm" title="4554: mis·pō·w (N-ms) -- Fodder. From an unused root meaning to collect; fodder.">feed,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. ">as well as</a> <a href="/hebrew/4725.htm" title="4725: mā·qō·wm (N-ms) -- Or maqom; also mqowmah; or mqomah; from quwm; properly, a standing, i.e. A spot; but used widely of a locality; also of a condition.">a place for you</a> <a href="/hebrew/3885.htm" title="3885: lā·lūn (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- Or liyn; a primitive root; to stop; by implication, to stay permanently; hence to be obstinate.">to spend the night.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">26</span>Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD,…<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/18-4.htm">Genesis 18:4-5</a></span><br />Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree. / And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. After that, you may continue on your way.” “Yes,” they replied, “you may do as you have said.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/19-2.htm">Genesis 19:2-3</a></span><br />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="/judges/19-19.htm">Judges 19:19-21</a></span><br />even though there is both straw and feed for our donkeys, and bread and wine for me and the maidservant and young man with me. There is nothing that we, your servants, lack.” / “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_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="/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="/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="/ruth/2-14.htm">Ruth 2:14</a></span><br />At mealtime Boaz said to her, “Come over here; have some bread and dip it into the vinegar sauce.” So she sat down beside the harvesters, and he offered her roasted grain, and she ate and was satisfied and had some left over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-41.htm">1 Samuel 25:41</a></span><br />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/9-10.htm">2 Samuel 9:10</a></span><br />You and your sons and servants are to work the ground for him and bring in the harvest, so that your master’s grandson may have food to eat. But Mephibosheth, your master’s grandson, is always to eat at my table.” Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/31-20.htm">Proverbs 31:20</a></span><br />She opens her arms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-40.htm">Matthew 10:40-42</a></span><br />He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me. / Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward. / 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="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35-40</a></span><br />For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-38.htm">Luke 10:38-42</a></span><br />As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. / She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. / But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!” ...<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/4-7.htm">John 4:7-10</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.) ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">She said moreover to him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/18-4.htm">Genesis 18:4-8</a></b></br> Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/19-19.htm">Judges 19:19-21</a></b></br> Yet there is both straw and provender for our asses; and there is bread and wine also for me, and for thy handmaid, and for the young man <i>which is</i> with thy servants: <i>there is</i> no want of any thing… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/32-8.htm">Isaiah 32:8</a></b></br> But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/6-5.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/genesis/21-7.htm">Added</a> <a href="/genesis/8-14.htm">Dry</a> <a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/revelation/12-6.htm">Feed</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-24.htm">Fodder</a> <a href="/genesis/2-5.htm">Grass</a> <a href="/genesis/23-6.htm">Great</a> <a href="/genesis/24-23.htm">Lodge</a> <a href="/genesis/22-24.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/genesis/24-23.htm">Night</a> <a href="/philippians/4-12.htm">Plenty</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-24.htm">Provender</a> <a href="/genesis/24-23.htm">Room</a> <a href="/genesis/24-23.htm">Spend</a> <a href="/genesis/6-21.htm">Store</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-12.htm">Straw</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/26-14.htm">Abundant</a> <a href="/genesis/30-28.htm">Added</a> <a href="/genesis/24-32.htm">Dry</a> <a href="/genesis/30-15.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/genesis/24-32.htm">Feed</a> <a href="/genesis/24-32.htm">Fodder</a> <a href="/genesis/24-32.htm">Grass</a> <a href="/genesis/24-35.htm">Great</a> <a href="/judges/19-4.htm">Lodge</a> <a href="/genesis/30-41.htm">Moreover</a> <a href="/genesis/24-54.htm">Night</a> <a href="/genesis/27-28.htm">Plenty</a> <a href="/genesis/24-32.htm">Provender</a> <a href="/genesis/24-31.htm">Room</a> <a href="/numbers/22-8.htm">Spend</a> <a href="/genesis/26-14.htm">Store</a> <a href="/genesis/24-32.htm">Straw</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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In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, hospitality was a highly valued virtue. Rebekah's willingness to offer more information and assistance reflects the customs of her time, where welcoming strangers was a moral obligation.<p><b>“We have plenty of straw and feed</b><br>Straw and feed were essential for the care of animals, particularly camels, which were the primary mode of transportation for long journeys. This detail highlights the wealth and preparedness of Rebekah's family, as they had ample resources to care for their livestock and guests. It also underscores the importance of animals in the patriarchal narratives, as they were vital for travel and trade.<p><b>as well as a place for you to spend the night.”</b><br>Offering a place to stay was a significant gesture of hospitality, ensuring the safety and comfort of travelers. This act of kindness is reminiscent of other biblical instances where hospitality is shown to strangers, such as Abraham's reception of the three visitors in <a href="/genesis/18.htm">Genesis 18</a>. It also foreshadows the New Testament teachings on hospitality, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a>, which encourages believers to show hospitality to strangers. Rebekah's actions can be seen as a type of Christ, who offers rest and refuge to those who come to Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebekah.htm">Rebekah</a></b><br>A young woman of great hospitality and kindness, who is the daughter of Bethuel and the granddaughter of Nahor, Abraham's brother. Her actions in this chapter are pivotal in the unfolding of God's plan for 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. His journey and actions are guided by prayer and divine providence.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/n/nahor's_city.htm">Nahor's City</a></b><br>The place where Abraham's servant encounters Rebekah. It is significant as the home of Abraham's relatives, ensuring that Isaac's wife would come from his own kin.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/hospitality.htm">Hospitality</a></b><br>A central theme in this passage, reflecting the cultural and spiritual importance of welcoming strangers and providing for their needs.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/divine_providence.htm">Divine Providence</a></b><br>The unfolding events demonstrate God's hand in guiding the servant to Rebekah, ensuring the fulfillment of His promises to Abraham.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_hospitality.htm">The Importance of Hospitality</a></b><br>Hospitality is a reflection of God's love and provision. Rebekah's willingness to provide for the servant and his camels demonstrates a heart aligned with God's values.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_guidance_in_our_decisions.htm">God's Guidance in Our Decisions</a></b><br>Just as God guided Abraham's servant to Rebekah, He guides us in our decisions when we seek His will through prayer and faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_small_acts.htm">Faithfulness in Small Acts</a></b><br>Rebekah's simple act of kindness had significant implications for God's plan. Our small acts of faithfulness can have a profound impact.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>The meeting between Rebekah and the servant was divinely orchestrated. Trusting in God's timing is crucial in our walk of faith.<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/how_to_biblically_respect_others.htm">What are examples of miracles in the Bible?</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/how_did_elijah_last_40_days_on_one_meal.htm">How could Elijah survive 40 days and 40 nights on a single meal with no mention of additional nourishment? (1 Kings 19:8)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_areopagus_significant.htm">What are the top 10 greatest miracles in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/24-25.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">Then she added,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתֹּ֣אמֶר</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">“We have</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמָּ֑נוּ</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mā·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5973.htm">Strong's 5973: </a> </span><span class="str2">With, equally with</span><br /><br /><span class="word">plenty</span><br /><span class="heb">רַ֣ב</span> <span class="translit">(raḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of straw</span><br /><span class="heb">תֶּ֥בֶן</span> <span class="translit">(te·ḇen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8401.htm">Strong's 8401: </a> </span><span class="str2">Material, refuse haum, stalks of grain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּם־</span> <span class="translit">(gam-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and</span><br /><br /><span class="word">feed,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִסְפּ֖וֹא</span> <span class="translit">(mis·pō·w)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4554.htm">Strong's 4554: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fodder</span><br /><br /><span class="word">as well as</span><br /><span class="heb">גַּם־</span> <span class="translit">(gam-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1571.htm">Strong's 1571: </a> </span><span class="str2">Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a place [for you]</span><br /><span class="heb">מָק֖וֹם</span> <span class="translit">(mā·qō·wm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4725.htm">Strong's 4725: </a> </span><span class="str2">A standing, a spot, a condition</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to spend the night.”</span><br /><span class="heb">לָלֽוּן׃</span> <span class="translit">(lā·lūn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3885.htm">Strong's 3885: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/24-25.htm">Genesis 24:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/24-25.htm">Genesis 24:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/24-25.htm">Genesis 24:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/24-25.htm">Genesis 24:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/24-25.htm">Genesis 24:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/24-25.htm">Genesis 24:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/24-25.htm">Genesis 24:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/24-25.htm">Genesis 24:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/24-25.htm">Genesis 24:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/24-25.htm">Genesis 24:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/24-25.htm">OT Law: Genesis 24:25 She said moreover to him We have (Gen. 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