Genesis 24:63 cpdv — 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…

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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 24:63, Catholic Public Domain Version

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KJV
“And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide: and he lifted up his eyes, and saw, and, behold, the camels were coming.”
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ASV
“And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide: and he lifted up his eyes, and saw, and, behold, there were camels coming. ”
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WEB
“Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the evening. He lifted up his eyes, and saw, and, behold, there were camels coming.”
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NET
“He went out to relax in the field in the early evening. Then he looked up and saw that there were camels approaching.”
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DRB
“And he was gone forth to meditate in the field, the day being now well spent: and when he had lifted up his eyes, he saw camels coming afar off.”
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BBE
“And when the evening was near, he went wandering out into the fields, and lifting up his eyes he saw camels coming.”
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KJVA
“And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide: and he lifted up his eyes, and saw, and, behold, the camels were coming.”
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Genesis 24 — Context

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.”

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

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.

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.

Likewise, Rebekah, having seen Isaac, descended from the camel.

And she said to the servant, “Who is that man who advances to meet us through the field?” And he said to her, “That is my lord.” And so, quickly taking up her cloak, she covered herself.

Then the servant explained to Isaac all that he had done.

Genesis 24:63 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:63 say?

Genesis 24:63 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “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. ”

Where is Genesis 24:63 in the Bible?

Genesis 24:63 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 63.

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 24:63.

What translation should I read Genesis 24:63 in?

Genesis 24:63 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 24:63?

Genesis 24:63 reads (CPDV): “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. ” 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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