Genesis 24:16 cpdv — She was an exceedingly elegant girl, and a most beautiful virgin, and unknown by man. And she descended to the spring,…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"She was an exceedingly elegant girl, and a most beautiful virgin, and unknown by man. And she descended to the spring, and she filled her pitcher, and then was returning. "

— Genesis 24:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 24 — Context

13

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.”

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But he had not yet completed these words within himself, when, behold, Rebekah went out, the daughter of Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, the brother of Abraham, having a pitcher on her shoulder.

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She was an exceedingly elegant girl, and a most beautiful virgin, and unknown by man. And she descended to the spring, and she filled her pitcher, and then was returning.

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And the servant ran to meet her, and he said, “Provide me with a little water to drink from your pitcher.”

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And she responded, “Drink, my lord.” And she quickly brought down the pitcher on her arm, and she gave him a drink.

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And after he drank, she added, “In fact, I will draw water for your camels also, until they all drink.”

Genesis 24:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:16 say?
Genesis 24:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “She was an exceedingly elegant girl, and a most beautiful virgin, and unknown by man. And she descended to the spring, and she filled her pitcher, and then was returning. ”
Where is Genesis 24:16 in the Bible?
Genesis 24:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 16.
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 24:16.
What translation should I read Genesis 24:16 in?
Genesis 24:16 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 24:16?
Genesis 24:16 reads (CPDV): “She was an exceedingly elegant girl, and a most beautiful virgin, and unknown by man. And she descended to the spring, and she filled her pitcher, and then was returning. ” 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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