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When they got up the next morning, he said, &#8220Send me on my way to my master.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/24.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then they ate their meal, and the servant and the men with him stayed there overnight. But early the next morning, Abraham’s servant said, “Send me back to my master.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he and the men who were with him ate and drank, and they spent the night there. When they arose in the morning, he said, “Send me away to my master.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he and the men with him ate and drank and spent the night there. When they got up the next morning, he said, “Send me on my way to my master.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And they did eat and drink, he and the men that <i>were</i> with him, and tarried all night; and they rose up in the morning, and he said, Send me away unto my master.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And he and the men who <i>were</i> with him ate and drank and stayed all night. Then they arose in the morning, and he said, “Send me away to my master.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he and the men who were with him ate and drank and spent the night. When they got up in the morning, he said, “Send me away to my master.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then he and the men who were with him ate and drank and spent the night. When they arose in the morning, he said, &#8220Send me away to my master.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then he and the men who were with him ate and drank and spent the night. When they arose in the morning, he said, “Send me away to my master.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then he and the men who were with him ate and drank and spent the night. And then they arose in the morning, and he said, “Send me away to my master.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then he and the men who were with him ate and drank and spent the night [there]. In the morning when they got up, he said, “Now send me back to my master.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he and the men with him ate and drank and spent the night. When they got up in the morning, he said, “Send me to my master.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he and the men with him ate and drank and spent the night. When they got up in the morning, he said, &#8220Send me to my master.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And they did eat and drink, he and the men that were with him, and tarried all night; and they rose up in the morning, and he said, Send me away unto my master.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Abraham's servant and the men with him ate and drank, then spent the night there. The next morning they got up, and the servant told Rebekah's mother and brother, "I would like to go back to my master now." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And they did eat and drink, he and the men that were with him, and tarried all night; and they rose up in the morning, and he said, Send me away unto my master.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then he and the men who were with him ate and drank and spent the night. When they got up in the morning, he said, "Let me go back to my master."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then Abraham's servant and the men with him ate and drank, and spent the night there. When they got up in the morning, he said, "Let me go back to my master." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He and the men with him ate and drank, and then they spent the night. When they got up the next morning, the servant requested, "Send me off to my master."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then he and the men with him ate and drank and spent the night there. When they got up the next morning, he said, ?Send me on my way to my master.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />After this, he and the men who were with him ate a meal and stayed there overnight. When they got up in the morning, he said, "Let me leave now so I can return to my master."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then he and the men who were with him ate and drank, and spent the night. Then they got up in the morning, and he said, "Send me away to my master."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And they ate and drank, he and the men that were with him, and tarried all night; and they rose in the morning, and he said, Send me away to my master.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They ate and drank, he and the men who were with him, and stayed all night. They rose up in the morning, and he said, “Send me away to my master.” <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 eat and drink, he and the men who [are] with him, and lodge all night; and they rise in the morning, and he says, “Send me to my lord”;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And they eat and drink, he and the men who are with him, and lodge all night; and they rise in the morning, and he saith, 'Send me to my lord;'<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 eat and drink, he and the men which were with him; and they will pass the night; and they will rise up in the morning, and he will say, Send me forth to my lord.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And a banquet was made, and they ate and drank together, and lodged there. And in the morning, the servant arose, and said: Let me depart, that I may go to my master. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And a banquet began, and they feasted and drank together, and they lodged there. And rising up in the morning, the servant said, “Release me, so that I may go to my lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />After he and the men with him had eaten and drunk, they spent the night there. When they got up the next morning, he said, “Allow me to return to my master.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then he and the men who were with him ate and drank, and they spent the night there. When they rose in the morning, he said, “Send me back to my master.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he and the men who were with him ate and drank, and spent the night there; and the servant rose up in the morning, and said to them, Send me away to my master.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they ate and they drank, he and the men who were with him, and they lodged and arose at dawn, and he said to them, “Send me to my Master.”<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 did eat and drink, he and the men that were with him, and tarried all night; and they rose up in the morning, and he said: 'Send me away unto my master.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And both he and the men with him ate and drank and went to sleep. And he arose in the morning and said, Send me away, that I may go to my master.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/24-54.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=5647" 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">53</span>Then he brought out jewels of silver and gold, and articles of clothing, and he gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious gifts to her brother and her mother. <span class="reftext">54</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">Then he</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: wə·hā·’ă·nā·šîm (Conj-w, Art:: N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">and the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5973.htm" title="5973: ‘im·mōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- From amam; adverb or preposition, with, in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix.">with him</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: way·yō·ḵə·lū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">ate</a> <a href="/hebrew/8354.htm" title="8354: way·yiš·tū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To drink. A primitive root; to imbibe.">and drank</a> <a href="/hebrew/3885.htm" title="3885: way·yā·lî·nū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- Or liyn; a primitive root; to stop; by implication, to stay permanently; hence to be obstinate.">and spent the night there.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qū·mū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">When they got up</a> <a href="/hebrew/1242.htm" title="1242: ḇab·bō·qer (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Morn- ing. From baqar; properly, dawn; generally, morning.">the next morning,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">he said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šal·lə·ḥu·nî (V-Piel-Imp-mp:: 1cs) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">“Send me on my way</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: la·ḏō·nî (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 1cs) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">to my master.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">55</span>But her brother and mother said, “Let the girl remain with us ten days or so. After that, she may go.”…<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/18-6.htm">Genesis 18:6-8</a></span><br />So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.” / Meanwhile, Abraham ran to the herd, selected a tender and choice calf, and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it. / Then Abraham brought curds and milk and the calf that had been prepared, and he set them before the men and stood by them under the tree as they ate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/19-3.htm">Genesis 19:3</a></span><br />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/21-8.htm">Genesis 21:8</a></span><br />So the child grew and was weaned, and Abraham held a great feast on the day Isaac was weaned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/26-30.htm">Genesis 26:30</a></span><br />So Isaac prepared a feast for them, and they ate and drank.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/31-54.htm">Genesis 31:54</a></span><br />Then Jacob offered a sacrifice on the mountain and invited his relatives to eat a meal. And after they had eaten, they spent the night on the mountain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/18-12.htm">Exodus 18:12</a></span><br />Then Moses’ father-in-law Jethro brought a burnt offering and sacrifices to God, and Aaron came with all the elders of Israel to eat bread with Moses’ father-in-law in the presence of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/24-11.htm">Exodus 24:11</a></span><br />But God did not lay His hand on the nobles of Israel; they saw Him, and they ate and drank.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/19-21.htm">Judges 19:21</a></span><br />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/9-22.htm">1 Samuel 9:22-24</a></span><br />Then Samuel took Saul and his servant, brought them into the hall, and seated them in the place of honor among those who were invited—about thirty in all. / And Samuel said to the cook, “Bring the portion I gave you and told you to set aside.” / So the cook picked up the leg and what was attached to it and set it before Saul. Then Samuel said, “Here is what was kept back. It was set apart for you. Eat, for it has been kept for you for this occasion, from the time I said, ‘I have invited the people.’” So Saul dined with Samuel that day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-11.htm">1 Samuel 16:11</a></span><br />And Samuel asked him, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied, “but he is tending the sheep.” “Send for him,” Samuel replied. “For we will not sit down to eat until he arrives.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-19.htm">2 Samuel 6:19</a></span><br />Then he distributed to every man and woman among the multitude of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake. And all the people departed, each to his own home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-9.htm">1 Kings 1:9</a></span><br />And Adonijah sacrificed sheep, oxen, and fattened calves near the stone of Zoheleth, which is next to En-rogel. He invited all his royal brothers and all the men of Judah who were servants of the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-21.htm">1 Kings 19:21</a></span><br />So Elisha turned back from him, took his pair of oxen, and slaughtered them. Using the oxen’s equipment for fuel, he cooked the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow and serve Elijah.<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="/nehemiah/8-10.htm">Nehemiah 8:10</a></span><br />Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And they did eat and drink, he and the men that were with him, and tarried all night; and they rose up in the morning, and he said, Send me away to my master.</p><p class="hdg">Send me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-56.htm">Genesis 24:56,59</a></b></br> And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/28-5.htm">Genesis 28:5,6</a></b></br> And Isaac sent away Jacob: and he went to Padanaram unto Laban, son of Bethuel the Syrian, the brother of Rebekah, Jacob's and Esau's mother… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/45-24.htm">Genesis 45:24</a></b></br> So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/19-3.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/genesis/24-46.htm">Drank</a> <a href="/genesis/24-46.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/genesis/24-33.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/genesis/24-33.htm">Food</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-10.htm">Lodged</a> <a href="/genesis/24-49.htm">Master</a> <a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/genesis/24-25.htm">Night</a> <a href="/genesis/24-11.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/genesis/22-19.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/genesis/23-7.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/genesis/21-15.htm">Spent</a> <a href="/galatians/1-18.htm">Tarried</a> <a href="/genesis/24-50.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/25-28.htm">Ate</a> <a href="/genesis/25-34.htm">Drank</a> <a href="/genesis/25-34.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/genesis/25-28.htm">Eat</a> <a href="/genesis/25-29.htm">Food</a> <a href="/genesis/31-54.htm">Lodged</a> <a href="/genesis/24-56.htm">Master</a> <a href="/genesis/26-31.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/genesis/26-24.htm">Night</a> <a href="/genesis/25-8.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/genesis/26-31.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/genesis/25-34.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/genesis/28-11.htm">Spent</a> <a href="/genesis/28-11.htm">Tarried</a> <a href="/genesis/24-56.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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In ancient Near Eastern culture, sharing a meal was a sign of fellowship and agreement. It was customary to seal covenants or agreements with a meal, symbolizing peace and mutual commitment. The act of eating and drinking together signifies the acceptance of the servant's mission and the hospitality extended by Rebekah's family. This hospitality reflects the cultural norms of the time, where travelers were often welcomed and cared for by the host family. The phrase also indicates a time of rest and preparation for the journey ahead, emphasizing the importance of community and relationship in fulfilling God's plans.<p><b>When they got up the next morning, he said, “Send me on my way to my master.”</b><br>The servant's request to be sent on his way highlights his dedication and urgency in fulfilling his mission. His loyalty to Abraham and commitment to completing the task reflect the servant's faithfulness and integrity. The phrase "send me on my way" indicates a readiness to continue the journey, underscoring the servant's role as a faithful messenger. This mirrors the biblical theme of obedience and promptness in carrying out God's will, as seen in other scriptural accounts such as the immediate response of the disciples to Jesus' call (<a href="/matthew/4-19.htm">Matthew 4:19-20</a>). The servant's desire to return to his master also foreshadows the reunion and fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding his descendants. This journey is not just a physical one but also a spiritual journey of faith and trust in God's providence.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham's_servant.htm">Abraham's Servant</a></b><br>The unnamed servant, often identified as Eliezer, is on a mission to find a wife for Isaac, Abraham's son. His faithfulness and dedication to his master's task are evident throughout the chapter.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebekah.htm">Rebekah</a></b><br>The woman chosen to be Isaac's wife. Her willingness to leave her family and go with the servant demonstrates her faith and obedience.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/laban_and_bethuel.htm">Laban and Bethuel</a></b><br>Rebekah's brother and father, who play a role in the decision to allow Rebekah to leave with Abraham's servant.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/haran.htm">Haran</a></b><br>The place where Abraham's servant finds Rebekah. It is significant as the location where Abraham's family settled after leaving Ur.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_journey.htm">The Journey</a></b><br>The servant's journey from Canaan to Haran and back is a pivotal event, symbolizing obedience and divine guidance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithful_service.htm">Faithful Service</a></b><br>The servant's dedication to his master's mission is a model of faithful service. We are called to serve God and others with the same commitment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance.htm">Divine Guidance</a></b><br>The servant's prayer and God's answer highlight the importance of seeking divine guidance in our decisions. Trusting God to lead us is crucial in our walk of faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_trust.htm">Obedience and Trust</a></b><br>Rebekah's willingness to leave her family and go to a new land is a powerful example of obedience and trust in God's plan. We are encouraged to step out in faith, even when the future is uncertain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hospitality_and_generosity.htm">Hospitality and Generosity</a></b><br>The hospitality shown by Laban and Bethuel reflects the biblical value of welcoming and providing for others. We are called to practice hospitality in our own lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_david_sneak_into_saul's_camp.htm">How could David and Abishai enter Saul's camp and take his spear and water jug unnoticed by 3,000 soldiers? (1 Samuel 26:7-12)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_god's_change_with_balaam_consistent.htm">How does God's change from forbidding Balaam to go (Numbers 22:12) to eventually permitting him (Numbers 22:20) align with the concept of divine consistency?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_genesis_24_14_approved.htm">Why is a sign-based approach (Genesis 24:14) seemingly approved here, when similar methods are discouraged in other biblical passages?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_abraham's_servant's_journey_plausible.htm">How historically plausible is it that Abraham's servant traveled such a long distance (Genesis 24:10) with little mention of logistical challenges or hardships?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/24-54.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 he</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֛וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the men</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהָאֲנָשִׁ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(wə·hā·’ă·nā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine plural<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">with</span><br /><span class="heb">עִמּ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(‘im·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<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">him ate</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּאכְל֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·ḵə·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> </span><span class="str2">To eat</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and drank</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁתּ֗וּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·tū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8354.htm">Strong's 8354: </a> </span><span class="str2">To imbibe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and spent the night there.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּלִ֑ינוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·lî·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<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 /><br /><span class="word">When they got up</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּק֣וּמוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·qū·mū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the next morning,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַבֹּ֔קֶר</span> <span class="translit">(ḇab·bō·qer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1242.htm">Strong's 1242: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dawn, morning</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he said,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֖אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine 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">“Send me on my way</span><br /><span class="heb">שַׁלְּחֻ֥נִי</span> <span class="translit">(šal·lə·ḥu·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> </span><span class="str2">To send away, for, out</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to my master.”</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽאדֹנִֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(la·ḏō·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sovereign, controller</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/24-54.htm">Genesis 24:54 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/24-54.htm">Genesis 24:54 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/24-54.htm">Genesis 24:54 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/24-54.htm">Genesis 24:54 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/24-54.htm">Genesis 24:54 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/24-54.htm">Genesis 24:54 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/24-54.htm">Genesis 24:54 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/24-54.htm">Genesis 24:54 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/24-54.htm">Genesis 24:54 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/24-54.htm">Genesis 24:54 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/24-54.htm">OT Law: Genesis 24:54 They ate and drank he and (Gen. 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