Genesis 24:57 bbe — And they said, We will send for the girl, and let her make the decision.

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

— Genesis 24:57, Bible in Basic English

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“They said, "We will call the young lady, and ask her."”
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Genesis 24 — Context

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.

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

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.

Genesis 24:57 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:57 say?

Genesis 24:57 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they said, We will send for the girl, and let her make the decision.”

Where is Genesis 24:57 in the Bible?

Genesis 24:57 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 57.

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 24:57.

What translation should I read Genesis 24:57 in?

Genesis 24:57 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 24:57?

Genesis 24:57 reads (BBE): “And they said, We will send for the girl, and let her make the decision.” 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 24:57 bbe — And they said, We will send for the girl, and let her make the decision.

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