Genesis 24:57 web — They said, "We will call the young lady, and ask her."

World English Bible

"They said, "We will call the young lady, and ask her.""

— Genesis 24:57, World English Bible

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Genesis 24 — Context

54

They ate and drank, he and the men who were with him, and stayed all night. They rose up in the morning, and he said, "Send me away to my master."

55

Her brother and her mother said, "Let the young lady stay with us a few days, at least ten. After that she will go."

56

He said to them, "Don't hinder me, since Yahweh has prospered my way. Send me away that I may go to my master."

57

They said, "We will call the young lady, and ask her."

58

They called Rebekah, and said to her, "Will you go with this man?" She said, "I will go."

59

They sent away Rebekah, their sister, with her nurse, Abraham's servant, and his men.

60

They blessed Rebekah, and said to her, "Our sister, may you be the mother of thousands of ten thousands, and let your seed possess the gate of those who hate them."

Genesis 24:57 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:57 say?
Genesis 24:57 in the World English Bible reads: “They said, "We will call the young lady, and ask her."”
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 (WEB): “They said, "We will call the young lady, and ask her."” 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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