Genesis 24:63 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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"He went out to relax in the field in the early evening. Then he looked up and saw that there were camels approaching."

— Genesis 24:63, NET Bible

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Genesis 24 — Context

60

They blessed Rebekah with these words:“Our sister, may you become the mother of thousands of ten thousands! May your descendants possess the strongholds of their enemies.”

61

Then Rebekah and her female servants mounted the camels and rode away with the man. So Abraham’s servant took Rebekah and left.

62

Now Isaac came from Beer Lahai Roi, for he was living in the Negev.

63

He went out to relax in the field in the early evening. Then he looked up and saw that there were camels approaching.

64

Rebekah looked up and saw Isaac. She got down from her camel

65

and asked Abraham’s servant,“Who is that man walking in the field toward us?”“That is my master,” the servant replied. So she took her veil and covered herself.

66

The servant told Isaac everything that had happened.

Genesis 24:63 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:63 say?
Genesis 24:63 in the NET Bible reads: “He went out to relax in the field in the early evening. Then he looked up and saw that there were camels approaching.”
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 (NET): “He went out to relax in the field in the early evening. Then he looked up and saw that there were camels approaching.” 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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