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And the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />By now Abraham was old and well along in years, and the LORD had blessed him in every way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Abraham was old, <i>and</i> well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now Abraham was old, well advanced in age; and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Abraham was old, advanced in age; and the LORD had blessed Abraham in every way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now Abraham was old, advanced in age; and the LORD had blessed Abraham in every way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now Abraham was old, advanced in age; and the LORD had blessed Abraham in every way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now Abraham was old, advanced in age; and Yahweh had blessed Abraham in every way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now Abraham was old, [well] advanced in age; and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abraham was now old, getting on in years, and the LORD had blessed him in everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abraham was now old, getting on in years, and the LORD had blessed him in everything. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and Jehovah had blessed Abraham in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Abraham was now a very old man. The LORD had made him rich, and he was successful in everything he did. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />By now Abraham was old, and the LORD had blessed him in every way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Abraham was now very old, and the LORD had blessed him in everything he did. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Now Abraham had grown old, was well advanced in age, and the LORD had blessed Abraham in every way. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />By now Abraham was old and well along in years, and the LORD had blessed him in every way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Now Abraham was old, well advanced in years, and the LORD had blessed him in everything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now Abraham was old, well advanced in days, and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Abraham was old and far advanced in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Abraham was old, and well advanced in age. Yahweh had blessed Abraham in all things. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Abraham [is] old, he has entered into days, and YHWH has blessed Abraham in all [things];<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Abraham is old, he hath entered into days, and Jehovah hath blessed Abraham in all things;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Abraham was old and come days: and Jehovah praised Abraham in every thing.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now Abraham was old; and advanced in age: and the Lord had blessed him in all things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now Abraham was old and of many days. And the Lord had blessed him in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Abraham was old, having seen many days, and the LORD had blessed him in every way.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now Abraham was old, well advanced in years; and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />NOW Abraham was old and well advanced in years; and the LORD had blessed him in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Abraham was old and advanced in years and LORD JEHOVAH blessed Abraham in everything.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Abraham was old, well stricken in age; and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Abraam was old, advanced in days, and the Lord blessed Abraam in all things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/24-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=5179" 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">A Wife for Isaac</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">1</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/85.htm" title="85: wə·’aḇ·rā·hām (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Contracted from 'ab and an unused root; father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram.">By now Abraham</a> <a href="/hebrew/2204.htm" title="2204: zā·qên (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To be or become old. A primitive root; to be old.">was old</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and well along</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bay·yā·mîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">in years,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">and the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: bê·raḵ (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">had blessed</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/85.htm" title="85: ’aḇ·rā·hām (N-proper-ms) -- Contracted from 'ab and an unused root; father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram.">him</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: bak·kōl (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">in every way.</a> </span><span class="reftext">2</span>So Abraham instructed the chief servant of his household, who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh,…<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/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2</a></span><br />I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/13-2.htm">Genesis 13:2</a></span><br />And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/15-15.htm">Genesis 15:15</a></span><br />You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a ripe old age.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/21-5.htm">Genesis 21:5</a></span><br />Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/25-8.htm">Genesis 25:8</a></span><br />And at a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/26-12.htm">Genesis 26:12-14</a></span><br />Now Isaac sowed seed in the land, and that very year he reaped a hundredfold. And the LORD blessed him, / and he became richer and richer, until he was exceedingly wealthy. / He owned so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-29.htm">Genesis 35:29</a></span><br />Then he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. And his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-25.htm">Genesis 49:25</a></span><br />by the God of your father who helps you, and by the Almighty who blesses you, with blessings of the heavens above, with blessings of the depths below, with blessings of the breasts and womb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/28-2.htm">Deuteronomy 28:2-6</a></span><br />And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you will obey the voice of the LORD your God: / You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country. / The fruit of your womb will be blessed, as well as the produce of your land and the offspring of your livestock—the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/23-1.htm">Joshua 23:1</a></span><br />A long time after the LORD had given Israel rest from all the enemies around them, when Joshua was old and well along in years,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-14.htm">1 Kings 3:14</a></span><br />So if you walk in My ways and keep My statutes and commandments, just as your father David did, I will prolong your days.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-28.htm">1 Chronicles 29:28</a></span><br />He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/42-12.htm">Job 42:12-17</a></span><br />So the LORD blessed Job’s latter days more than his first. He owned 14,000 sheep, 6,000 camels, 1,000 yoke of oxen, and 1,000 female donkeys. / And he also had seven sons and three daughters. / He named his first daughter Jemimah, his second Keziah, and his third Keren-happuch. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-16.htm">Psalm 91:16</a></span><br />With long life I will satisfy him and show him My salvation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-16.htm">Proverbs 3:16</a></span><br />Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.</p><p class="hdg">was old.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/18-11.htm">Genesis 18:11</a></b></br> Now Abraham and Sarah <i>were</i> old <i>and</i> well stricken in age; <i>and</i> it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/21-5.htm">Genesis 21:5</a></b></br> And Abraham was an hundred years old, when his son Isaac was born unto him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/25-20.htm">Genesis 25:20</a></b></br> And Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah to wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padanaram, the sister to Laban the Syrian.</p><p class="hdg">well stricken in age.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-35.htm">Genesis 24:35</a></b></br> And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2</a></b></br> And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/13-2.htm">Genesis 13:2</a></b></br> And Abram <i>was</i> very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/23-20.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/18-11.htm">Advanced</a> <a href="/genesis/21-7.htm">Age</a> <a href="/genesis/22-18.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/genesis/23-18.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/genesis/22-4.htm">Far</a> <a href="/genesis/23-9.htm">Full</a> <a href="/genesis/15-16.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/genesis/18-11.htm">Stricken</a> <a href="/genesis/22-4.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/24-2.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/joshua/6-8.htm">Advanced</a> <a href="/genesis/24-36.htm">Age</a> <a href="/genesis/24-27.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/genesis/24-32.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/genesis/27-39.htm">Far</a> <a href="/genesis/25-8.htm">Full</a> <a href="/genesis/27-28.htm">Measure</a> <a href="/joshua/8-15.htm">Stricken</a> <a href="/genesis/24-21.htm">Way</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 Hebrew word for "old" is "zāqēn," which not only refers to age but also implies wisdom and experience. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, age was often associated with honor and respect. Abraham's advanced age signifies a life filled with divine encounters and covenantal faithfulness, marking him as a patriarch whose journey with God has been long and fruitful.<p><b>and well along in years</b><br />This phrase emphasizes the progression of time and the accumulation of life experiences. The Hebrew expression "bā' bayyāmîm" literally means "advanced in days," suggesting not just physical age but a life rich in experiences and memories. It reflects the biblical theme of life as a journey, where each day is a step in fulfilling God's promises. Abraham's life, marked by obedience and faith, serves as a testament to God's enduring faithfulness.<p><b>and the LORD had blessed him</b><br />The use of "the LORD" here is significant, as it refers to "Yahweh," the covenantal name of God, highlighting the personal and relational aspect of God's interaction with Abraham. The Hebrew word for "blessed" is "bārak," which conveys a sense of divine favor and prosperity. This blessing is comprehensive, encompassing spiritual, material, and relational aspects of life. It underscores the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham, as seen in <a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2-3</a>, where God promises to make Abraham a great nation and bless him.<p><b>in every way</b><br />This phrase indicates the totality and completeness of God's blessing. The Hebrew word "kol" means "all" or "every," suggesting that God's favor touched every aspect of Abraham's life. This comprehensive blessing includes wealth, family, and spiritual legacy, reflecting the abundant life that God promises to those who walk in faith. It serves as an inspiration for believers to trust in God's provision and faithfulness, knowing that He is able to bless beyond measure.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>XXIV.<p>MARRIAGE OF ISAAC AND REBEKAH.</span><p>(1) <span class= "bld">Abraham was old.</span>--As Isaac was thirty-seven years of age when Sarah died (<a href="/genesis/23-1.htm" title="And Sarah was an hundred and seven and twenty years old: these were the years of the life of Sarah.">Genesis 23:1</a>), and forty at his marriage (<a href="/genesis/25-20.htm" title="And Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah to wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padanaram, the sister to Laban the Syrian.">Genesis 25:20</a>), Abraham, who was a centenarian at Isaac's birth, would <span class= "ital">now </span>be nearly 140. As he lived to be 175 (<a href="/genesis/25-7.htm" title="And these are the days of the years of Abraham's life which he lived, an hundred three score and fifteen years.">Genesis 25:7</a>), he survived Isaac's marriage thirty-five years, and lived to see Esau and Jacob nearly grown up.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 1.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Abraham was old and well stricken in age</span>: - literally, [<span class="accented">lone into days</span> (cf. <a href="/genesis/18-11.htm">Genesis 18:11</a>), being now about 140 (<span class="accented">vide</span> <a href="/genesis/25-20.htm">Genesis 25:20</a>) - <span class="cmt_word">and the Lord</span> <span class="accented">- Jehovah</span>] not because the chapter is the exclusive composition of the Jehovist (Tuch, Bleek, Kalisch), but because the writer aims at showing how the God of redemption provided a bride for the heir of the promise (Hengstenberg) - had blessed Abraham in all things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/24-1.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">By now Abraham</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַבְרָהָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’aḇ·rā·hām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_85.htm">Strong's 85: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was old</span><br /><span class="heb">זָקֵ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(zā·qên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2204.htm">Strong's 2204: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or become old</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and well along</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֖א</span> <span class="translit">(bā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in years,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּיָּמִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(bay·yā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">וַֽיהוָ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had blessed</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּרַ֥ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(bê·raḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">him</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְרָהָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·rā·hām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_85.htm">Strong's 85: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in every way.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּכֹּֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(bak·kōl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/24-1.htm">Genesis 24:1 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/24-1.htm">Genesis 24:1 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/24-1.htm">Genesis 24:1 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/24-1.htm">Genesis 24:1 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/24-1.htm">Genesis 24:1 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/24-1.htm">Genesis 24:1 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/24-1.htm">Genesis 24:1 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/24-1.htm">Genesis 24:1 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/24-1.htm">Genesis 24:1 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/24-1.htm">Genesis 24:1 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/24-1.htm">OT Law: Genesis 24:1 Abraham was old and well stricken (Gen. 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