Genesis 24:1
What does Genesis 24:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 24:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and Jehovah had blessed Abraham in all things.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and Jehovah had blessed Abraham in all things.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Now Abraham was old and far on in years: and the Lord had given him everything in full measure.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And Abraham <FI>is<Fi> old, he hath entered into days, and Jehovah hath blessed Abraham in all <FI>things<Fi> ;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Now Abraham was old, and advanced in age; and the Lord had blessed him in all things.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And Abraham was old, [and] advanced in age; and Jehovah had blessed Abraham in all things.
Context
v.1This passage
v.2And Abraham said unto his servant, the elder of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 112:1
Praise ye Jehovah. Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, That delighteth greatly in his commandments.
- Ephesians 1:3
Blessedbethe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ:
- Galatians 3:9
So then they that are of faith are blessed with the faithful Abraham.
- Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
- Genesis 24:35
And Jehovah hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks and herds, and silver and gold, and men-servants and maid-servants, and camels and asses.
- Proverbs 10:22
The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.
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