Genesis 24:18 asv — And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.

American Standard Version

"And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink. "

— Genesis 24:18, American Standard Version

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Genesis 24 — Context

15

And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel the son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.

16

And the damsel was very fair to look upon, a virgin, neither had any man known her: and she went down to the fountain, and filled her pitcher, and came up.

17

And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Give me to drink, I pray thee, a little water from thy pitcher.

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And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.

19

And when she had done giving him drink, she said, I will draw for thy camels also, until they have done drinking.

20

And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw, and drew for all his camels.

21

And the man looked stedfastly on her, holding his peace, to know whether Jehovah had made his journey prosperous or not.

Genesis 24:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:18 say?
Genesis 24:18 in the American Standard Version reads: “And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink. ”
Where is Genesis 24:18 in the Bible?
Genesis 24:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 18.
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 24:18.
What translation should I read Genesis 24:18 in?
Genesis 24:18 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 24:18?
Genesis 24:18 reads (ASV): “And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink. ” 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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