Genesis 24:11 asv — And he made the camels to kneel down without the city by the well of water at the time of evening, the time that women…

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"And he made the camels to kneel down without the city by the well of water at the time of evening, the time that women go out to draw water. "

— Genesis 24:11, American Standard Version

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Genesis 24 — Context

8

And if the woman be not willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath; only thou shalt not bring my son thither again.

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And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning this matter.

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And the servant took ten camels, of the camels of his master, and departed, having all goodly things of his master’s in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor.

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And he made the camels to kneel down without the city by the well of water at the time of evening, the time that women go out to draw water.

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And he said, O Jehovah, the God of my master Abraham, send me, I pray thee, good speed this day, and show kindness unto my master Abraham.

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Behold, I am standing by the fountain of water; and the daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water:

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and let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast showed kindness unto my master.

Genesis 24:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:11 say?
Genesis 24:11 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he made the camels to kneel down without the city by the well of water at the time of evening, the time that women go out to draw water. ”
Where is Genesis 24:11 in the Bible?
Genesis 24:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 11.
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 24:11.
What translation should I read Genesis 24:11 in?
Genesis 24:11 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 24:11?
Genesis 24:11 reads (ASV): “And he made the camels to kneel down without the city by the well of water at the time of evening, the time that women go out to draw water. ” 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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