Genesis 24:33 web — Food was set before him to eat, but he said, "I will not eat until I have told my message." He said, "Speak on."

World English Bible

"Food was set before him to eat, but he said, "I will not eat until I have told my message." He said, "Speak on.""

— Genesis 24:33, World English Bible

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Genesis 24 — Context

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.

33

Food was set before him to eat, but he said, "I will not eat until I have told my message." He said, "Speak on."

34

He said, "I am Abraham's servant.

35

Yahweh has blessed my master greatly. He has become great. He has given him flocks and herds, silver and gold, male servants and female servants, and camels and donkeys.

36

Sarah, my master's wife, bore a son to my master when she was old. He has given all that he has to him.

Genesis 24:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:33 say?
Genesis 24:33 in the World English Bible reads: “Food was set before him to eat, but he said, "I will not eat until I have told my message." He said, "Speak on."”
Where is Genesis 24:33 in the Bible?
Genesis 24:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 33.
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 24:33.
What translation should I read Genesis 24:33 in?
Genesis 24:33 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 24:33?
Genesis 24:33 reads (WEB): “Food was set before him to eat, but he said, "I will not eat until I have told my message." He said, "Speak on."” 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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