Genesis 24:44

Genesis 24:44 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And she say to me, Both drink thou, and I will also draw for thy camels: let the same be the woman whom the Lord hath appointed out for my master’s son.
• New International Version (NIV)and if she says to me, “Drink, and I’ll draw water for your camels too,” let her be the one the Lord has chosen for my master’s son.’
• English Standard Version (ESV)and who will say to me, "Drink, and I will draw for your camels also," let her be the woman whom the Lord has appointed for my master's son.'
• New King James Version (NKJV)and she says to me, “Drink, and I will draw for your camels also,”—let her be the woman whom the Lord has appointed for my master’s son.’

Context of Genesis 24:44

42I arrived at the town well today. I prayed, “Lord, God of my master Abraham, please help me to find a wife for my master's son. This is why I have travelled here. 43See, I am standing here near this well. If a young woman comes to get water, I will say to her, ‘Please let me drink some water from your pot.’ If she is the woman that the Lord has chosen to marry my master's son, please may she say to me, ‘Yes, drink. Then I will also get some water for your camels to drink.’ ” 45While I was still praying quietly, Rebekah came to the well. She carried her pot on her shoulder. She went down to the well, and got some water. Then I said to her “Please give me some water to drink.” 46She quickly took her pot down from her shoulder. She said, “Drink. Then I will get water for your camels too.” So I drank. And she also gave water to the camels.

Genesis 24:44 word by word

וְאָמְרָ֤ה אֵלַי֙ גַּם־אַתָּ֣ה שְׁתֵ֔ה וְגַ֥ם לִגְמַלֶּ֖יךָ אֶשְׁאָ֑ב הִ֣וא הָֽאִשָּׁ֔ה אֲשֶׁר־הֹכִ֥יחַ יְהוָ֖ה לְבֶן־אֲדֹנִֽי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And she sayאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
• to me, Both drinkשָׁתָהshâthâh · to drinkH8354
• thou, and I will also drawשָׁאַבshâ'ab · to drawH7579
• for thy camelsגָּמָלgâmâl · camelH1581
• the womanאִשָּׁה'ishshâh nâshîym · womanH802
• whom the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• hath appointed outיָכַחyâkach · to rebukeH3198
• for my master’sאָדוֹן'âdôn 'âdôn · lordH113
• sonבֵּןbên · son: childH1121

Cross-references for Genesis 24:44

• Isaiah 32:8But good people think of ways that they can be kind to others. They do the good things that they have decided to do.
• 1 Timothy 2:10Christian women should not dress themselves like that. Instead, their lives should show that they do good things. They say that they want to please God, so that is the proper way for them to live.
• Hebrews 13:2Always remember to be kind to strangers. Let them stay in your homes. In this way, some people have received angels as visitors, and they did not know that they were angels.
• 1 Peter 3:8Now I want to say this to you before I finish my letter. All of you should agree with each other in what you think. You should try to understand how other people are feeling. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be kind to each other. Do not think that you are more important than other people.
• Genesis 24:14I will say to one of the young women, “Please let me have a drink of water from your pot.” If she is the right woman for your servant Isaac to marry, please may she say, “Yes, drink. Then I will give water to your camels also”. If that happens, then I will know that you have kept your promise to my master.’
• Genesis 2:22The Lord God used the man's rib to make a woman. He brought the woman to the man.
• Proverbs 16:33People throw dice to choose what is right. But it is the Lord who decides the answer.
• Proverbs 18:22If you find a wife, you find a good thing. The Lord has given you something to enjoy.
• Proverbs 19:14Your parents may give you riches and a house to live in. But only the Lord can give you a wise wife.

Commentaries on Genesis 24:44

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1-67Verses 1-67 - The Marriage of Isaac 26. קרד qādad “bow the head.” השׁתחוה shâchâh “bow the body.” 29. לבן lābān “Laban, white.” In this circumstantial account of the marriage of Isaac, we have a beautiful picture of ancient manners in the East, the living original of which the present customs of that cradle of mankind are a striking copy. Genesis 24:1-9 Abraham binds the chief servant of his house to seek a wife for his son Isaac among his kindred…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 29-53Verses 29-53 The making up of the marriage between Isaac and Rebekah is told very particularly. We are to notice God's providence in the common events of human life, and in them to exercise prudence and other graces. Laban went to ask Abraham's servant in, but not till he saw the ear-ring, and bracelet upon his sister's hands. We know Laban's character, by his conduct afterwards, and may think that he would not have been so free to entertain him, if he…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 33-48The servant stayed focused on his mission. He insisted on sharing his story before eating. He explained his mission and recognized God's providence in leading him to Rebekah. He did this before taking care of his own needs. The servant wanted everyone to understand that this was God's work, not a chance or humanly arranged meeting.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 32-4932-49. the man came into the house, &c.--What a beautiful picture of piety, fidelity, and disinterestedness in a servant! He declined all attention to his own comforts till he had told his name and his errand.Read the comment

Topics related to Genesis 24:44

• Covetousness
• Prayer
• Rebekah (Rebecca)
• Symbols and Similitudes

In the dictionaries

• Abraham
• Eliezer
• Follow
• Isaac
• Laban
• Light
• Lord
• Raiment
• Rebekah
• Speed

Commentaries on Genesis 24

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings