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Genesis 24:56-1964 bbe — And he said, Do not keep me; the Lord has given a good outcome to my journey; let me now go back to my master. And they…

Bible in Basic English

56

And he said, Do not keep me; the Lord has given a good outcome to my journey; let me now go back to my master.

57

And they said, We will send for the girl, and let her make the decision.

58

And they sent for Rebekah and said to her, Are you ready to go with this man? And she said, I am ready.

59

So they sent their sister Rebekah and her servant with Abraham's servant and his men.

60

And they gave Rebekah their blessing, saying, O sister, may you be the mother of thousands and ten thousands; and may your seed overcome all those who make war against them.

61

So Rebekah and her servant-women went with the man, seated on the camels; and so the servant took Rebekah and went on his way.

62

Now Isaac had come through the waste land to Beer-lahai-roi; for he was living in the South.

63

And when the evening was near, he went wandering out into the fields, and lifting up his eyes he saw camels coming.

64

And when Rebekah, looking up, saw Isaac, she got down from her camel,

65

And said to the servant, Who is that man coming to us through the field? And the servant said, It is my master: then she took her veil, covering her face with it.

66

Then the servant gave Isaac the story of all he had done.

67

And Isaac took Rebekah into his tent and she became his wife; and in his love for her, Isaac was comforted after his father's death.

— Genesis 24:56-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 24 — Context

53

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.

54

Then he and the men who were with him had food and drink, and took their rest there that night; and in the morning he got up, and said, Let me now go back to my master.

55

But her brother and her mother said, Let the girl be with us a week or ten days, and then she may go.

56

And he said, Do not keep me; the Lord has given a good outcome to my journey; let me now go back to my master.

57

And they said, We will send for the girl, and let her make the decision.

58

And they sent for Rebekah and said to her, Are you ready to go with this man? And she said, I am ready.

59

So they sent their sister Rebekah and her servant with Abraham's servant and his men.

60

And they gave Rebekah their blessing, saying, O sister, may you be the mother of thousands and ten thousands; and may your seed overcome all those who make war against them.

61

So Rebekah and her servant-women went with the man, seated on the camels; and so the servant took Rebekah and went on his way.

62

Now Isaac had come through the waste land to Beer-lahai-roi; for he was living in the South.

63

And when the evening was near, he went wandering out into the fields, and lifting up his eyes he saw camels coming.

64

And when Rebekah, looking up, saw Isaac, she got down from her camel,

65

And said to the servant, Who is that man coming to us through the field? And the servant said, It is my master: then she took her veil, covering her face with it.

66

Then the servant gave Isaac the story of all he had done.

67

And Isaac took Rebekah into his tent and she became his wife; and in his love for her, Isaac was comforted after his father's death.

Genesis 24:56-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:56-1964 say?

Genesis 24:56-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he said, Do not keep me; the Lord has given a good outcome to my journey; let me now go back to my master. And they said, We will send for the girl, and let her make the decision. And they sent for Rebekah and said to her, Are you ready to go with this man? And she said, I am ready. So they sent their sister Rebekah and her servant with Abraham's servant and his men. And they gave Rebekah their blessing, saying, O sister, may you be the mother of thousands and ten thousands; and may your seed overcome all those who make war against them. So Rebekah and her servant-women went with the man, seated on the camels; and so the servant took Rebekah and went on his way. Now Isaac had come through the waste land to Beer-lahai-roi; for he was living in the South. And when the evening was near, he went wandering out into the fields, and lifting up his eyes he saw camels coming. And when Rebekah, looking up, saw Isaac, she got down from her camel, And said to the servant, Who is that man coming to us through the field? And the servant said, It is my master: then she took her veil, covering her face with it. Then the servant gave Isaac the story of all he had done. And Isaac took Rebekah into his tent and she became his wife; and in his love for her, Isaac was comforted after his father's death.”

Where is Genesis 24:56-1964 in the Bible?

Genesis 24:56-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verses 56–1964.

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 24:56-1964.

What translation should I read Genesis 24:56-1964 in?

Genesis 24:56-1964 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 24:56-1964?

Genesis 24:56-1964 reads (BBE): “And he said, Do not keep me; the Lord has given a good outcome to my journey; let me now go back to my master. And they said, We will send for the girl, and let her make the decision. And they sent for Rebekah and said to her, Are you ready to go with this man? And she said, I am ready. So they sent their sister Rebekah and her servant with Abraham's servant and his men. And they gave Rebekah their blessing, saying, O sister, may you be the mother of thousands and ten thousands; and may your seed overcome all those who make war against them. So Rebekah and her servant-women went with the man, seated on the camels; and so the servant took Rebekah and went on his way. Now Isaac had come through the waste land to Beer-lahai-roi; for he was living in the South. And when the evening was near, he went wandering out into the fields, and lifting up his eyes he saw camels coming. And when Rebekah, looking up, saw Isaac, she got down from her camel, And said to the servant, Who is that man coming to us through the field? And the servant said, It is my master: then she took her veil, covering her face with it. Then the servant gave Isaac the story of all he had done. And Isaac took Rebekah into his tent and she became his wife; and in his love for her, Isaac was comforted after his father's death.” 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.