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Genesis 24:56 kjva — And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master."

— Genesis 24:56, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Genesis 24 — Context

53

And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things.

54

And they did eat and drink, he and the men that were with him, and tarried all night; and they rose up in the morning, and he said, Send me away unto my master.

55

And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go.

56

And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.

57

And they said, We will call the damsel, and enquire at her mouth.

58

And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go.

59

And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham’s servant, and his men.

Genesis 24:56 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:56 say?
Genesis 24:56 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.”
Where is Genesis 24:56 in the Bible?
Genesis 24:56 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 56.
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.
What translation should I read Genesis 24:56 in?
Genesis 24:56 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?
Genesis 24:56 reads (KJVA): “And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.” 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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