New Living Translation
Genesis 24:25
25Yes, we have plenty of straw and feed for the camels, and we have room for guests.”
Genesis 24:25 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.
- New International Version (NIV)And she added, “We have plenty of straw and fodder, as well as room for you to spend the night.”
- English Standard Version (ESV)She added, "We have plenty of both straw and fodder, and room to spend the night."
- New King James Version (NKJV)Moreover she said to him, “We have both straw and feed enough, and room to lodge.”
Context of Genesis 24:25
23“Whose daughter are you?” he asked. “And please tell me, would your father have any room to put us up for the night?” 24“I am the daughter of Bethuel,” she replied. “My grandparents are Nahor and Milcah. Yes, we have plenty of straw and feed for the camels, and we have room for guests.” 26The man bowed low and worshiped the Lord. 27“Praise the Lord, the God of my master, Abraham,” he said. “The Lord has shown unfailing love and faithfulness to my master, for he has led me straight to my master’s relatives.”
Read all of Genesis 24Genesis 24:25 word by word
וַתֹּ֣אמֶר אֵלָ֔יו גַּם־תֶּ֥בֶן גַּם־מִסְפּ֖וֹא רַ֣ב עִמָּ֑נוּ גַּם־מָק֖וֹם לָלֽוּן׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Genesis 24:25
- Genesis 18:4Rest in the shade of this tree while water is brought to wash your feet.
- Judges 19:19even though we have everything we need. We have straw and feed for our donkeys and plenty of bread and wine for ourselves.”
- Isaiah 32:8But generous people plan to do what is generous, and they stand firm in their generosity.
- 1 Peter 4:9Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay.
Commentaries on Genesis 24:25
- 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. 10-28Verses 10-28 Abraham's servant devoutly acknowledged God. We have leave to be particular in recommending our affairs to the care of Divine providence. He proposes a sign, not that he intended to proceed no further, if not gratified in it; but it is a prayer that God would provide a good wife for his young master; and that was a good prayer. She should be simple, industrious, humble, cheerful, serviceable, and hospitable. Whatever may be the fashion…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25Rebekah again showed kindness by offering lodging for the servant and food for his camels.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 23-2723-27. And said, Whose daughter art thou?--After telling her name and family, the kind-hearted damsel hastened home to give notice of a stranger's arrival.Read the comment
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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
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