Genesis 24:56 net — But he said to them,“Don’t detain me– the LORD has granted me success on my journey. Let me leave now so I may return t…

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"But he said to them,“Don’t detain me– the LORD has granted me success on my journey. Let me leave now so I may return to my master.”"

— Genesis 24:56, NET Bible

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Genesis 24 — Context

53

Then he brought out gold, silver jewelry, and clothing and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave valuable gifts to her brother and to her mother.

54

After this, he and the men who were with him ate a meal and stayed there overnight. When they got up in the morning, he said,“Let me leave now so I can return to my master.”

55

But Rebekah’s brother and her mother replied,“Let the girl stay with us a few more days, perhaps ten. Then she can go.”

56

But he said to them,“Don’t detain me– the LORD has granted me success on my journey. Let me leave now so I may return to my master.”

57

Then they said,“We’ll call the girl and find out what she wants to do.”

58

So they called Rebekah and asked her,“Do you want to go with this man?” She replied,“I want to go.”

59

So they sent their sister Rebekah on her way, accompanied by her female attendant, 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 NET Bible reads: “But he said to them,“Don’t detain me– the LORD has granted me success on my journey. Let me leave now so I may return 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 (NET): “But he said to them,“Don’t detain me– the LORD has granted me success on my journey. Let me leave now so I may return 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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