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Genesis 24:52

What does Genesis 24:52 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 24:52 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And it came to pass, that, when Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself down to the earth unto Jehovah.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And it came to pass, that, when Abraham’s servant heard their words, he worshipped the Lord, bowing himself to the earth.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And it came to pass, that, when Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself down to the earth unto Jehovah.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And at these words, Abraham's servant went down on his face and gave praise to the Lord.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And it cometh to pass, when the servant of Abraham hath heard their words, that he boweth himself towards the earth before Jehovah;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Which when Abraham's servant heard, falling down to the ground, he adored the Lord.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And it came to pass, when Abraham's servant heard their words, that he bowed down to the earth before Jehovah.

Context

v.51Behold, Rebekah is before thee, take her, and go, and let her be thy master’s son’s wife, as Jehovah hath spoken.

v.52This passage

v.53And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Genesis 24:26

    And the man bowed his head, and worshipped Jehovah.

  • Psalms 34:1

    I will bless Jehovah at all times: His praise shall continually be in my mouth.

  • Genesis 24:48

    And I bowed my head, and worshipped Jehovah, and blessed Jehovah, the God of my master Abraham, who had led me in the right way to take my master’s brother’s daughter for his son.

  • Psalms 116:1

    I love Jehovah, because he heareth My voice and my supplications.

  • Psalms 95:6

    Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before Jehovah our Maker:

  • 2 Chronicles 20:18

    And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground; and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before Jehovah, worshipping Jehovah.

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