Genesis 24:60 cpdv — wishing prosperity for their sister, by saying: “You are our sister. May you increase to thousands of thousands. And ma…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"wishing prosperity for their sister, by saying: “You are our sister. May you increase to thousands of thousands. And may your offspring possess the gates of their enemies.” "

— Genesis 24:60, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 24 — Context

57

And they said, “Let us call the girl, and ask her will.”

58

And when, having been called, she arrived, they wanted to know, “Will you go with this man?” And she said, “I will go.”

59

Therefore, they released her and her nurse, and the servant of Abraham and his companions,

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wishing prosperity for their sister, by saying: “You are our sister. May you increase to thousands of thousands. And may your offspring possess the gates of their enemies.”

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And so, Rebekah and her maids, riding upon camels, followed the man, who quickly returned to his lord.

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Then, at the same time, Isaac was walking along the way that leads to the well, whose name is: ‘of the One who lives and who sees.’ For he dwelt in the southern land.

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And he had gone out to meditate in the field, as daylight was now declining. And when he had lifted up his eyes, he saw camels advancing from afar.

Genesis 24:60 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:60 say?
Genesis 24:60 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “wishing prosperity for their sister, by saying: “You are our sister. May you increase to thousands of thousands. And may your offspring possess the gates of their enemies.” ”
Where is Genesis 24:60 in the Bible?
Genesis 24:60 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 60.
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 24:60.
What translation should I read Genesis 24:60 in?
Genesis 24:60 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 24:60?
Genesis 24:60 reads (CPDV): “wishing prosperity for their sister, by saying: “You are our sister. May you increase to thousands of thousands. And may your offspring possess the gates of their enemies.” ” 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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