Genesis 24:11 cpdv — And when he had made the camels lie down outside of the town, near a well of water, in the evening, at the time when wo…

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"And when he had made the camels lie down outside of the town, near a well of water, in the evening, at the time when women are accustomed to go out to draw water, he said: "

— Genesis 24:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 24 — Context

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But if the woman is not willing to follow you, you will not be held by the oath. Only do not lead my son back to that place.”

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Therefore, the servant placed his hand under the thigh of Abraham, his lord, and he swore to him on his word.

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And he took ten camels from his lord’s herd, and he went forth, carrying with him things from all of his goods. And he set out, and continued on, to the city of Nahor, in Mesopotamia.

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And when he had made the camels lie down outside of the town, near a well of water, in the evening, at the time when women are accustomed to go out to draw water, he said:

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“O Lord, the God of my lord Abraham, meet with me today, I beg you, and show mercy to my lord Abraham.

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Behold, I stand near the fountain of water, and the daughters of the inhabitants of this city will go forth to draw water.

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Therefore, the girl to whom I will say, ‘Tip your pitcher, so that I may drink,’ and she will respond, ‘Drink. In fact, I will give your camels a drink also,’ the same one is she whom you have prepared for your servant Isaac. And by this, I will understand that you have shown mercy to my lord.”

Genesis 24:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:11 say?
Genesis 24:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when he had made the camels lie down outside of the town, near a well of water, in the evening, at the time when women are accustomed to go out to draw water, he said: ”
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 (CPDV): “And when he had made the camels lie down outside of the town, near a well of water, in the evening, at the time when women are accustomed to go out to draw water, he said: ” 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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