Genesis 24:50

Genesis 24:50 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from the Lord: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good.
• New International Version (NIV)Laban and Bethuel answered, “This is from the Lord; we can say nothing to you one way or the other.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, "The thing has come from the Lord; we cannot speak to you bad or good.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, “The thing comes from the Lord; we cannot speak to you either bad or good.

Context of Genesis 24:50

48I turned my face towards the ground and I worshipped the Lord. I praised the Lord, the God of my master, Abraham. The Lord led me to the right place so that I met the granddaughter of my master's brother. The Lord has led me to her, for my master's son. 49So tell me what you will say. If you will show true love to my master, then please say, “Yes.” But if not, then tell me. Then I will know what to do.’ Laban and Bethuel replied, ‘We know that the Lord has caused all this to happen. So what we ourselves say is not important. 51Here is Rebekah. Take her with you to become the wife of your master's son. That is what the Lord has shown to be right.’ 52When Abraham's servant heard their answer, he turned his face towards the ground to thank the Lord.

Genesis 24:50 word by word

וַיַּ֨עַן לָבָ֤ן וּבְתוּאֵל֙ וַיֹּ֣אמְר֔וּ מֵיְהוָ֖ה יָצָ֣א הַדָּבָ֑ר לֹ֥א נוּכַ֛ל דַּבֵּ֥ר אֵלֶ֖יךָ רַ֥ע אוֹ־טֽוֹב׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Then Labanלָבָןlâbân · LabanH3837
• and Bethuelבְּתוּאֵלbethû'êl · BethuelH1328
• answeredעָנָה‛ânâh · to answerH6030
• and saidאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
• The thingדָּבָרdâbâr · word: thingH1697
• proceedethיָצָאyâtsâ' · to come out: comeH3318
• from the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• we cannotיָכֹלyâkôl yâkôl · be ableH3201
• speakדָבַרdâbar · to speak: speakH1696
• unto thee badרַעra‛ râ‛âh · bad: harmfulH7451
• orאוֹ'ô 'av · orH176
• goodטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896

Cross-references for Genesis 24:50

• Genesis 24:15The servant was still praying when Rebekah came to the well. She had her pot on her shoulder. Rebekah was the daughter of Bethuel, who was the son of Milcah. Milcah was the wife of Abraham's brother, Nahor.
• Psalms 118:23The Lord has done this. And we can see that it is wonderful!
• Matthew 21:42Jesus said to them, ‘I am sure that you have read this in the Bible: “The builders refused to use a certain stone. They thought that it had no value. But now that stone has become the most important stone at the corner of the building. The Lord God did this. And we can see that he did something great.”
• Mark 12:11The Lord God did this. And we can see that he did something great.” ’
• Genesis 31:24Then God appeared to Laban the Aramean in a dream at night. God warned him, ‘Be careful what you say to Jacob. Do not say anything good or bad to him.’
• 2 Samuel 13:22But Absalom would not say anything to Amnon, good or bad. He hated Amnon because he had brought shame on his sister, Tamar.
• Acts 11:17So we see that God gave these Gentiles his gift of the Holy Spirit. This is the same gift that he gave to us Jews who have believed in the Lord Jesus Christ. So I could never try to stop God.’

Commentaries on Genesis 24:50

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 50Laban and Bethuel - These seem both to be brothers, of whom Laban was the eldest and chief; for the opinion of Josephus appears to be very correct, viz., that Bethuel, the father, had been some time dead. See note Genesis 24:28. Bad or good - We can neither speak for nor against; it seems to be entirely the work of God, and we cordially submit: consult Rebekah; if she be willing, take her and go. See note Genesis 24:58.Read the comment
• 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. 50-51Following his testimony about God’s guidance, the servant secured the family’s blessing and permission to take Rebekah to his master’s son Isaac.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 5050. Then Laban and Bethuel answered--The brothers conduct all the marriage negotiations, their father being probably dead, and without consulting their sister. Their language seems to indicate they were worshippers of the true God.Read the comment

Topics related to Genesis 24:50

• Covetousness
• Obedience
• Prayer
• Rebekah (Rebecca)

In the dictionaries

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

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