Genesis 24:10 net — Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels and departed with all kinds of gifts from his master at his disposal.…

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"Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels and departed with all kinds of gifts from his master at his disposal. He journeyed to the region of Aram Naharaim and the city of Nahor."

— Genesis 24:10, NET Bible

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Genesis 24 — Context

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“The LORD, the God of heaven, who took me from my father’s house and the land of my relatives, promised me with a solemn oath,‘To your descendants I will give this land.’ He will send his angel before you so that you may find a wife for my son from there.

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But if the woman is not willing to come back with you, you will be free from this oath of mine. But you must not take my son back there!”

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So the servant placed his hand under the thigh of his master Abraham and gave his solemn promise he would carry out his wishes.

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Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels and departed with all kinds of gifts from his master at his disposal. He journeyed to the region of Aram Naharaim and the city of Nahor.

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He made the camels kneel down by the well outside the city. It was evening, the time when the women would go out to draw water.

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He prayed,“O LORD, God of my master Abraham, guide me today. Be faithful to my master Abraham.

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Here I am, standing by the spring, and the daughters of the people who live in the town are coming out to draw water.

Genesis 24:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:10 say?
Genesis 24:10 in the NET Bible reads: “Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels and departed with all kinds of gifts from his master at his disposal. He journeyed to the region of Aram Naharaim and the city of Nahor.”
Where is Genesis 24:10 in the Bible?
Genesis 24:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 10.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 24:10.
What translation should I read Genesis 24:10 in?
Genesis 24:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 24:10?
Genesis 24:10 reads (NET): “Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels and departed with all kinds of gifts from his master at his disposal. He journeyed to the region of Aram Naharaim and the city of Nahor.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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