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Genesis 24:36 bbe — And when Sarah, my master's wife, was old, she gave birth to a son, to whom he has given all he has.

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"And when Sarah, my master's wife, was old, she gave birth to a son, to whom he has given all he has."

— Genesis 24:36, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 24 — Context

33

And meat was put before him, but he said, I will not take food till I have made my business clear to you. And they said, Do so.

34

And he said, I am Abraham's servant.

35

The Lord has given my master every blessing, and he has become great: he has given him flocks and herds and silver and gold, and men-servants and women-servants and camels and asses.

36

And when Sarah, my master's wife, was old, she gave birth to a son, to whom he has given all he has.

37

And my master made me take an oath, saying, Do not get a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am living;

38

But go to my father's house and to my relations for a wife for my son.

39

And I said to my master, What if the woman will not come with me?

Genesis 24:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:36 say?
Genesis 24:36 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when Sarah, my master's wife, was old, she gave birth to a son, to whom he has given all he has.”
Where is Genesis 24:36 in the Bible?
Genesis 24:36 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 36.
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 24:36.
What translation should I read Genesis 24:36 in?
Genesis 24:36 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 24:36?
Genesis 24:36 reads (BBE): “And when Sarah, my master's wife, was old, she gave birth to a son, to whom he has given all he has.” 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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