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Yes, let her be the wife of your master’s son, as the LORD has directed.” <a href="/esv/genesis/24.htm">English Standard Version</a> Behold, Rebekah is before you; take her and go, and let her be the wife of your master’s son, as the LORD has spoken.” <a href="/bsb/genesis/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Rebekah is here before you. Take her and go, and let her become the wife of your master’s son, just as the LORD has decreed.” <a href="/kjv/genesis/24.htm">King James Bible</a> Behold, Rebekah is before thee, take her, and go, and let her be thy master's son's wife, as the LORD hath spoken. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/24.htm">New King James Version</a> Here is Rebekah before you; take her and go, and let her be your master’s son’s wife, as the LORD has spoken.” <a href="/nasb_/genesis/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Here is Rebekah before you, take her and go, and let her be the wife of your master’s son, as the LORD has spoken.” <a href="/nasb/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Here is Rebekah before you, take her and go, and let her be the wife of your master&#8217s son, as the LORD has spoken.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Behold, Rebekah is before you, take her and go, and let her be the wife of your master’s son, as the LORD has spoken.” <a href="/lsb/genesis/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Behold, Rebekah is before you, take her and go, and let her be the wife of your master’s son, as Yahweh has spoken.” <a href="/amp/genesis/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Rebekah is before you; take her and go, and let her be the wife of your master’s son, as the LORD has spoken.” <a href="/csb/genesis/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Rebekah is here in front of you. Take her and go, and let her be a wife for your master’s son, just as the LORD has spoken.” <a href="/hcsb/genesis/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Rebekah is here in front of you. Take her and go, and let her be a wife for your master&#8217s son, just as the LORD has spoken.&#8221 <a href="/asv/genesis/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> Behold, Rebekah is before thee, take her, and go, and let her be thy master's son's wife, as Jehovah hath spoken. <a href="/cev/genesis/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Take Rebekah with you; she can marry your master's son, just as the LORD has said." <a href="/erv/genesis/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> Behold, Rebekah is before thee, take her, and go, and let her be thy master's son's wife, as the LORD hath spoken. <a href="/gwt/genesis/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Here's Rebekah! Take her and go! She will become the wife of your master's son, as the LORD has said." <a href="/gnt/genesis/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> Here is Rebecca; take her and go. Let her become the wife of your master's son, as the LORD himself has said." <a href="/isv/genesis/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> So here's Rebekah—she's right in front of you. Take her and go, so she can become a wife for your master's son, just as the LORD has decreed." <a href="/msb/genesis/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Rebekah is here before you. Take her and go, and let her become the wife of your master?s son, just as the LORD has decreed.? <a href="/net/genesis/24.htm">NET Bible</a> Rebekah stands here before you. Take her and go so that she may become the wife of your master's son, just as the LORD has decided." <a href="/nheb/genesis/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Look, Rebekah is before you. Take, and go, and let her become the wife of your master?s son, as God has spoken." <a href="/wbt/genesis/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Behold, Rebekah is before thee, take her, and go, and let her be thy master's son's wife, as the LORD hath spoken. <a href="/web/genesis/24.htm">World English Bible</a> Behold, Rebekah is before you. Take her, and go, and let her be your master’s son’s wife, as Yahweh has spoken.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> behold, Rebekah [is] before you, take and go, and she is a wife to your lord’s son, as YHWH has spoken.” <a href="/ylt/genesis/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> lo, Rebekah is before thee, take and go, and she is a wife to thy lord's son, as Jehovah hath spoken.' <a href="/slt/genesis/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Behold, Rebekah before thy face, take and go, and she shall be wife to thy lord's son, according to what Jehovah spake.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Behold Rebecca is before thee, take her and go thy way, and let her be the wife of thy master's son, as the Lord hath spoken. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Lo, Rebekah is in your sight. Take her and continue on, and let her be the wife of the son of your lord, just as the Lord has spoken.” <a href="/nabre/genesis/24.htm">New American Bible</a> Here is Rebekah, right in front of you; take her and go, that she may become the wife of your master’s son, as the LORD has said.” <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Look, Rebekah is before you, take her and go, and let her be the wife of your master’s son, as the LORD has spoken.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Behold, Rebekah is before you; take her and go, and let her become the wife of your master's son, as the LORD has spoken. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Behold, Raphqa is before you; take her and go and she shall be a wife to the son of your Master, just as LORD JEHOVAH said.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Behold, Rebekah is before thee, take her, and go, and let her be thy master's son's wife, as the LORD hath spoken.' <a href="/sep/genesis/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Behold, Rebecca is before thee, take her and go away, and let her be wife to the son of thy master, as the Lord has said. <a href="/parallel/genesis/24-51.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=5621" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/24.htm">Rebekah is Chosen</a> …50Laban and Bethuel answered, “This is from the LORD; we have no choice in the matter. 51<a href="/hebrew/7259.htm" title="7259: riḇ·qāh (N-proper-fs) -- Wife of Isaac. From an unused root probably meaning to clog by tying up the fetlock; fettering; Ribkah, the wife of Isaac.">Rebekah</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh- (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">is here</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā (Prep-l:: N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">before you.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: qaḥ (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">Take her</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: wā·lêḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">and go,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: ū·ṯə·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Jus-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">and let her become</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: ’iš·šāh (N-fs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">the wife</a> <a href="/hebrew/113.htm" title="113: ’ă·ḏō·ne·ḵā (N-mpc:: 2ms) -- Lord. Or adon; from an unused root; sovereign, i.e. Controller.">of your master’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: lə·ḇen- (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son,</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">just as</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: dib·ber (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">has decreed.”</a> 52When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/24-58.htm">Genesis 24:58-60</a> They called Rebekah and asked her, “Will you go with this man?” “I will go,” she replied. / So they sent their sister Rebekah on her way, along with her nurse and Abraham’s servant and his men. / And they blessed Rebekah and said to her, “Our sister, may you become the mother of thousands upon thousands. May your offspring possess the gates of their enemies.” <a href="/genesis/28-1.htm">Genesis 28:1-5</a> 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. / May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, so that you may become a company of peoples. ... <a href="/genesis/29-18.htm">Genesis 29:18-20</a> 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. <a href="/genesis/31-14.htm">Genesis 31:14-16</a> 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.” <a href="/genesis/12-1.htm">Genesis 12:1-3</a> Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / 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. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” <a href="/genesis/22-20.htm">Genesis 22:20-24</a> Some time later, Abraham was told, “Milcah has also borne sons to your brother Nahor: / Uz the firstborn, his brother Buz, Kemuel (the father of Aram), / Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.” ... <a href="/genesis/26-34.htm">Genesis 26:34-35</a> When Esau was forty years old, he took as his wives Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite and Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite. / And they brought grief to Isaac and Rebekah. <a href="/genesis/27-46.htm">Genesis 27:46</a> Then Rebekah said to Isaac, “I am weary of my life because of these Hittite women. If Jacob takes a Hittite wife from among them, what good is my life?” <a href="/genesis/29-27.htm">Genesis 29:27-28</a> Finish this week’s celebration, and we will give you the younger one in return for another seven years of work.” / And Jacob did just that. He finished the week’s celebration, and Laban gave him his daughter Rachel as his wife. <a href="/genesis/30-26.htm">Genesis 30:26</a> Give me my wives and children for whom I have served you, that I may go on my way. You know how hard I have worked for you.” <a href="/genesis/50-24.htm">Genesis 50:24-25</a> Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will surely visit you and bring you up from this land to the land He promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” / And Joseph made the sons of Israel take an oath and said, “God will surely attend to you, and then you must carry my bones up from this place.” <a href="/exodus/2-21.htm">Exodus 2:21</a> Moses agreed to stay with the man, and he gave his daughter Zipporah to Moses in marriage. <a href="/ruth/4-10.htm">Ruth 4:10</a> Moreover, I have acquired Ruth the Moabitess, Mahlon’s widow, as my wife, to raise up the name of the deceased through his inheritance, so that his name will not disappear from among his brothers or from the gate of his home. You are witnesses today.” <a href="/1_samuel/25-39.htm">1 Samuel 25:39-42</a> 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.” ... <a href="/proverbs/18-22.htm">Proverbs 18:22</a> He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Behold, Rebekah is before you, take her, and go, and let her be your master's son's wife, as the LORD has spoken.Rebekah.<a href="/genesis/20-15.htm">Genesis 20:15</a> And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee.hath.<a href="/genesis/24-15.htm">Genesis 24:15</a> And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.<a href="/2_samuel/16-10.htm">2 Samuel 16:10</a> And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? so let him curse, because the LORD hath said unto him, Curse David. Who shall then say, Wherefore hast thou done so?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hebrews/13-13.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/genesis/24-44.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/genesis/24-48.htm">Master's</a> <a href="/genesis/24-29.htm">Rebecca</a> <a href="/genesis/24-45.htm">Rebekah</a> <a href="/genesis/22-6.htm">Son's</a> <a href="/genesis/24-47.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/45-19.htm">Directed</a> <a href="/genesis/33-8.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/genesis/39-7.htm">Master's</a> <a href="/genesis/24-53.htm">Rebecca</a> <a href="/genesis/24-53.htm">Rebekah</a> <a href="/genesis/27-25.htm">Son's</a> <a href="/genesis/24-67.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 24</div>1. <a href="/genesis/24-1.htm">Abraham swears his servant.</a> 10. <a href="/genesis/24-10.htm">The servant's journey.</a> 12. <a href="/genesis/24-12.htm">His prayer.</a> 14. <a href="/genesis/24-14.htm">His sign.</a> 15. <a href="/genesis/24-15.htm">Rebekah meets him;</a> 18. <a href="/genesis/24-18.htm">fulfils his sign;</a> 22. <a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">receives jewels;</a> 23. <a href="/genesis/24-23.htm">shows her kindred;</a> 25. <a href="/genesis/24-25.htm">and invites him home.</a> 26. <a href="/genesis/24-26.htm">The servant blesses God.</a> 29. <a href="/genesis/24-29.htm">Laban entertains him.</a> 34. <a href="/genesis/24-34.htm">The servant shows his message.</a> 50. <a href="/genesis/24-50.htm">Laban and Bethuel approve it.</a> 58. <a href="/genesis/24-58.htm">Rebekah consents to go, and departs.</a> 62. <a href="/genesis/24-62.htm">Isaac meets and marries her.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>Rebekah is here before you. This phrase indicates the presence and availability of Rebekah, highlighting the divine orchestration in the events leading to her meeting with Abraham's servant. In the cultural context of the time, the presence of a woman before a suitor or his representative was significant, as it symbolized her readiness and willingness to enter into a marriage covenant. This moment is a fulfillment of the servant's prayer for guidance (<a href="/genesis/24-12.htm">Genesis 24:12-14</a>), demonstrating God's providence in the selection of a wife for Isaac.Take her and go, The directive to "take her and go" reflects the customary practice of arranged marriages in ancient Near Eastern cultures, where family consent was crucial. The phrase underscores the authority and responsibility given to Abraham's servant to act on behalf of his master. It also signifies a transition, as Rebekah is to leave her family and homeland, echoing Abraham's own journey of faith when he left Ur (<a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1</a>). This act of leaving and cleaving is foundational in biblical marriage principles (<a href="/genesis/2-24.htm">Genesis 2:24</a>).and let her become the wife of your master’s son, This part of the verse emphasizes the purpose of Rebekah's journey: to become Isaac's wife. It highlights the continuation of God's covenant promise to Abraham through Isaac, as marriage was essential for the fulfillment of God's promise to make Abraham a great nation (<a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2</a>). The marriage of Isaac and Rebekah is a pivotal moment in the Genesis narrative, ensuring the lineage through which the Messiah, Jesus Christ, would eventually come (<a href="/matthew/1-2.htm">Matthew 1:2</a>).just as the LORD has decreed.” The acknowledgment that the marriage is "just as the LORD has decreed" points to divine sovereignty and the fulfillment of God's will. This phrase affirms that the events are not merely coincidental but are orchestrated by God, aligning with the broader biblical theme of God's providential care and guidance. It reflects the belief that God is actively involved in the lives of His people, directing their paths (<a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>). This decree also foreshadows the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through Christ, who is the ultimate bridegroom of the Church (<a href="/ephesians/5-25.htm">Ephesians 5:25-27</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/r/rebekah.htm">Rebekah</a> A young woman from the family of Abraham's brother Nahor. She is chosen to be Isaac's wife, signifying God's providence and guidance in the continuation of Abraham's lineage. 2. <a href="/topical/a/abraham's_servant.htm">Abraham's Servant</a> Likely Eliezer, tasked with finding a wife for Isaac. His journey and actions demonstrate faithfulness and reliance on God's guidance. 3. <a href="/topical/l/laban_and_bethuel.htm">Laban and Bethuel</a> Rebekah's brother and father, respectively. They acknowledge God's hand in the matter and consent to Rebekah's marriage to Isaac. 4. <a href="/topical/n/nahor's_household.htm">Nahor's Household</a> The family of Abraham's brother, residing in Paddan Aram, where Abraham's servant travels to find a wife for Isaac. 5. <a href="/topical/i/isaac.htm">Isaac</a> Abraham's son, the heir of God's promises. His marriage to Rebekah is a pivotal moment in the fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_providence.htm">Divine Providence</a> God's hand is evident in the events leading to Rebekah's marriage to Isaac. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's plan and timing in their own lives. <a href="/topical/f/faithful_obedience.htm">Faithful Obedience</a> Abraham's servant demonstrates obedience and faithfulness, qualities that believers should emulate in their service to God. <a href="/topical/f/family_and_community.htm">Family and Community</a> The involvement of Rebekah's family in the decision-making process highlights the importance of family and community in life decisions. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> The acknowledgment by Laban and Bethuel of God's will in the matter reminds believers of God's ultimate authority and control over all circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 24</a> <a href="/q/who_is_rebekah_in_the_bible.htm">Who is Rebekah in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/does_the_bible_mention_preaching_plagiarism.htm">What is the significance of Beer Lahai Roi?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_a_barren_woman_conceive_miraculously.htm">In Judges 13:2-3, how could a barren woman conceive after one angelic encounter without any natural explanation?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_arranged_marriages.htm">What does the Bible say about arranged marriages?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/genesis/24-51.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Rebekah רִבְקָ֥ה (riḇ·qāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7259.htm">Strong's 7259: </a> Rebekah -- wife of Isaac is here הִנֵּֽה־ (hin·nêh-) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! before you. לְפָנֶ֖יךָ (lə·p̄ā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face Take קַ֣ח (qaḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take her and go, וָלֵ֑ךְ (wā·lêḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk and let her become וּתְהִ֤י (ū·ṯə·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be the wife אִשָּׁה֙ (’iš·šāh) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female of your master’s אֲדֹנֶ֔יךָ (’ă·ḏō·ne·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_113.htm">Strong's 113: </a> Sovereign, controller son, לְבֶן־ (lə·ḇen-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son just as כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has decreed.” דִּבֶּ֥ר (dib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/24-51.htm">Genesis 24:51 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/24-51.htm">Genesis 24:51 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/24-51.htm">Genesis 24:51 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/24-51.htm">Genesis 24:51 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/24-51.htm">Genesis 24:51 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/24-51.htm">Genesis 24:51 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/24-51.htm">Genesis 24:51 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/24-51.htm">Genesis 24:51 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/24-51.htm">Genesis 24:51 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/24-51.htm">Genesis 24:51 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/24-51.htm">OT Law: Genesis 24:51 Behold Rebekah is before you (Gen. 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