Genesis 24:22 net — After the camels had finished drinking, the man took out a gold nose ring weighing a beka and two gold wrist bracelets…

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"After the camels had finished drinking, the man took out a gold nose ring weighing a beka and two gold wrist bracelets weighing ten shekels and gave them to her."

— Genesis 24:22, NET Bible

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Genesis 24 — Context

19

When she had done so, she said,“I’ll draw water for your camels too, until they have drunk as much as they want.”

20

She quickly emptied her jug into the watering trough and ran back to the well to draw more water until she had drawn enough for all his camels.

21

Silently the man watched her with interest to determine if the LORD had made his journey successful or not.

22

After the camels had finished drinking, the man took out a gold nose ring weighing a beka and two gold wrist bracelets weighing ten shekels and gave them to her.

23

“Whose daughter are you?” he asked.“Tell me, is there room in your father’s house for us to spend the night?”

24

She said to him,“I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, whom Milcah bore to Nahor.

25

We have plenty of straw and feed,” she added,“and room for you to spend the night.”

Genesis 24:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:22 say?
Genesis 24:22 in the NET Bible reads: “After the camels had finished drinking, the man took out a gold nose ring weighing a beka and two gold wrist bracelets weighing ten shekels and gave them to her.”
Where is Genesis 24:22 in the Bible?
Genesis 24:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 22.
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 24:22.
What translation should I read Genesis 24:22 in?
Genesis 24:22 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 24:22?
Genesis 24:22 reads (NET): “After the camels had finished drinking, the man took out a gold nose ring weighing a beka and two gold wrist bracelets weighing ten shekels and gave them to her.” 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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