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Genesis 24:56 nasb — He said to them, "Do not delay me, since the LORD has prospered my way. Send me away that I may go to my master."

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"He said to them, "Do not delay me, since the LORD has prospered my way. Send me away that I may go to my master.""

— Genesis 24:56, NASB

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Genesis 24 — Context

53

The servant brought out articles of silver and articles of gold, and garments, and gave them to Rebekah; he also gave precious things to her brother and to her mother.

54

Then he and the men who were with him ate and drank and spent the night. When they arose in the morning, he said, "Send me away to my master."

55

But her brother and her mother said, "Let the girl stay with us a few days, say ten; afterward she may go."

56

He said to them, "Do not delay me, since the LORD has prospered my way. Send me away that I may go to my master."

57

And they said, "We will call the girl and consult her wishes."

58

Then they called Rebekah and said to her, "Will you go with this man?" And she said, "I will go."

59

Thus they sent away their sister Rebekah and her nurse with 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 NASB reads: “He said to them, "Do not delay me, since the LORD has 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 (NASB): “He said to them, "Do not delay me, since the LORD has 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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