Genesis 24:50 bbe — Then Laban and Bethuel said in answer, This is the Lord's doing: it is not for us to say Yes or No to you.

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"Then Laban and Bethuel said in answer, This is the Lord's doing: it is not for us to say Yes or No to you."

— Genesis 24:50, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 24 — Context

And questioning her, I said, Whose daughter are you? And she said, The daughter of Bethuel, the son of Nahor, and Milcah his wife. Then I put the ring on her nose and the ornaments on her hands.

And with bent head I gave worship and praise to the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, by whom I had been guided in the right way, to get the daughter of my master's brother for his son.

And now, say if you will do what is good and right for my master or not, in order that it may be clear to me what I have to do.

Then Laban and Bethuel said in answer, This is the Lord's doing: it is not for us to say Yes or No to you.

See, here is Rebekah: take her and go, and let her be your master's son's wife, as the Lord has said.

And at these words, Abraham's servant went down on his face and gave praise to the Lord.

Then he took jewels of silver and jewels of gold and fair robes and gave them to Rebekah: and he gave things of value to her mother and her brother.

Genesis 24:50 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:50 say?

Genesis 24:50 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then Laban and Bethuel said in answer, This is the Lord's doing: it is not for us to say Yes or No to you.”

Where is Genesis 24:50 in the Bible?

Genesis 24:50 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 50.

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 24:50.

What translation should I read Genesis 24:50 in?

Genesis 24:50 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 24:50?

Genesis 24:50 reads (BBE): “Then Laban and Bethuel said in answer, This is the Lord's doing: it is not for us to say Yes or No to you.” 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.

Genesis 24:50 bbe — Then Laban and Bethuel said in answer, This is the Lord's doing: it is not for us to say Yes or No to you.

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