Genesis 24:57

What does Genesis 24:57 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 24:57 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And they said, We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And they said, We will call the damsel, and enquire at her mouth.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And they said, We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And they said, We will send for the girl, and let her make the decision.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and they say, `Let us call for the young person, and ask at her mouth;'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And they said: Let us call the maid, and ask her will.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And they said, Let us call the maiden and inquire at her mouth.

Context

v.56And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing Jehovah hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.

v.57This passage

v.58And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go.

Related questions readers ask

Keep exploring

Follow this verse across Scripture

Topics, devotionals, original-language word studies, and figures connected to Genesis 24:57.