Genesis 24:26 asv — And the man bowed his head, and worshipped Jehovah.

American Standard Version

"And the man bowed his head, and worshipped Jehovah. "

— Genesis 24:26, American Standard Version

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Genesis 24 — Context

23

and said, Whose daughter art thou? tell me, I pray thee. Is there room in thy father’s house for us to lodge in?

24

And she said unto him, I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, whom she bare unto Nahor.

25

She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.

26

And the man bowed his head, and worshipped Jehovah.

27

And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of my master Abraham, who hath not forsaken his lovingkindness and his truth toward my master: as for me, Jehovah hath led me in the way to the house of my master’s brethren.

28

And the damsel ran, and told her mother’s house according to these words.

29

And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the fountain.

Genesis 24:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:26 say?
Genesis 24:26 in the American Standard Version reads: “And the man bowed his head, and worshipped Jehovah. ”
Where is Genesis 24:26 in the Bible?
Genesis 24:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 26.
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 24:26.
What translation should I read Genesis 24:26 in?
Genesis 24:26 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 24:26?
Genesis 24:26 reads (ASV): “And the man bowed his head, and worshipped Jehovah. ” 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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