Genesis 24:17 bbe — And the servant came running to her and said, Give me a little water from your vessel.

Bible in Basic English

"And the servant came running to her and said, Give me a little water from your vessel."

— Genesis 24:17, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 24 — Context

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Now, may the girl to whom I say, Let down your vessel and give me a drink, and who says in answer, Here is a drink for you and let me give water to your camels: may she be the one marked out by you for your servant Isaac: so may I be certain that you have been good to my master Abraham.

15

And even before his words were ended, Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, the son of Milcah, who was the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, came out with her water-vessel on her arm.

16

She was a very beautiful girl, a virgin, who had never been touched by a man: and she went down to the spring to get water in her vessel.

17

And the servant came running to her and said, Give me a little water from your vessel.

18

And she said, Take a drink, my lord: and quickly letting down her vessel onto her hand, she gave him a drink.

19

And having done so, she said, I will get water for your camels till they have had enough.

20

And after putting the water from her vessel into the animals' drinking-place, she went quickly back to the spring and got water for all the camels.

Genesis 24:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:17 say?
Genesis 24:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the servant came running to her and said, Give me a little water from your vessel.”
Where is Genesis 24:17 in the Bible?
Genesis 24:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 17.
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 24:17.
What translation should I read Genesis 24:17 in?
Genesis 24:17 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 24:17?
Genesis 24:17 reads (BBE): “And the servant came running to her and said, Give me a little water from your vessel.” 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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