Genesis 24:29 web — Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban. Laban ran out to the man, to the spring.

World English Bible

"Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban. Laban ran out to the man, to the spring."

— Genesis 24:29, World English Bible

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Genesis 24 — Context

26

The man bowed his head, and worshiped Yahweh.

27

He said, "Blessed be Yahweh, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken his loving kindness and his truth toward my master. As for me, Yahweh has led me in the way to the house of my master's relatives."

28

The young lady ran, and told her mother's house about these words.

29

Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban. Laban ran out to the man, to the spring.

30

It happened, when he saw the ring, and the bracelets on his sister's hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, "This is what the man said to me," that he came to the man. Behold, he was standing by the camels at the spring.

31

He said, "Come in, you blessed of Yahweh. Why do you stand outside? For I have prepared the house, and room for the camels."

32

The man came into the house, and he unloaded the camels. He gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet and the feet of the men who were with him.

Genesis 24:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:29 say?
Genesis 24:29 in the World English Bible reads: “Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban. Laban ran out to the man, to the spring.”
Where is Genesis 24:29 in the Bible?
Genesis 24:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 29.
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 24:29.
What translation should I read Genesis 24:29 in?
Genesis 24:29 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 24:29?
Genesis 24:29 reads (WEB): “Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban. Laban ran out to the man, to the spring.” 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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