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◄ Genesis 24:56►

New International Version
But he said to them, “Do not detain me, now that the LORD has granted success to my journey. Send me on my way so I may go to my master.”

New Living Translation
But he said, “Don’t delay me. The LORD has made my mission successful; now send me back so I can return to my master.”

English Standard Version
But he said to them, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has prospered my way. Send me away that I may go to my master.”

Berean Standard Bible
But he replied, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey a success. Send me on my way so that I may go to my master.”

King James Bible
And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.

New King James Version
And he said to them, “Do not hinder me, since the LORD has prospered my way; send me away so that I may go to my master.”

New American Standard Bible
However, he said to them, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has prospered my way. Send me away so that I may go to my master.”

NASB 1995
He said to them, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has prospered my way. Send me away that I may go to my master.”

NASB 1977
And he said to them, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has prospered my way. Send me away that I may go to my master.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And he said to them, “Do not delay me, since Yahweh has made my way successful. Send me away that I may go to my master.”

Amplified Bible
But Eliezer said to them, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has prospered my way. Send me away, so that I may go back to my master.”

Christian Standard Bible
But he responded to them, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey a success. Send me away so that I may go to my master.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But he responded to them, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey a success. Send me away so that I may go to my master.”

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

Contemporary English Version
But he said, "Don't make me stay any longer. The LORD has already helped me find a wife for my master's son. Now let us return."

English Revised Version
And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He said to them, "Don't delay me now that the LORD has made my trip successful. Let me go back to my master."

Good News Translation
But he said, "Don't make us stay. The LORD has made my journey a success; let me go back to my master."

International Standard Version
"Please don't delay me," the servant answered them. "The LORD has made my journey successful. Send me off so I can return to my master."

NET Bible
But he said to them, "Don't detain me--the LORD has granted me success on my journey. Let me leave now so I may return to my master."

New Heart English Bible
But he said to them, "Do not delay me, seeing that he has made my journey successful. Send me away that I may go to my master."

Webster's Bible Translation
And he said to them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way: send me away, that I may go to my master.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
But he replied, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey a success. Send me on my way so that I may go to my master.”

World English Bible
He said to them, “Don’t hinder me, since Yahweh has prospered my way. Send me away that I may go to my master.”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And he says to them, “Do not delay me, seeing YHWH has prospered my way; send me away, and I go to my lord”;

Young's Literal Translation
And he saith unto them, 'Do not delay me, seeing Jehovah hath prospered my way; send me away, and I go to my lord;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will say to them, Ye shall not delay me, and Jehovah prospered my way send me forth, and I shall go to my lord.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Stay me not, said he, because the Lord hath prospered my way: send me away, that I may go to my master.

Catholic Public Domain Version
“Do not be willing,” he said, “to delay me, for the Lord has directed my way. Release me, so that I may journey to my lord.”

New American Bible
But he said to them, “Do not detain me, now that the LORD has made my journey successful; let me go back to my master.”

New Revised Standard Version
But he said to them, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey successful; let me go that I may go to my master.”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And he said to them, Do not delay me, seeing the LORD has prospered my errand; send me away that I may go to my master.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
He said to them, “Do not delay me, for LORD JEHOVAH has made my way ready; send me and I shall go on to my Master.”

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And he said unto them: 'Delay me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
But he said to them, Hinder me not, for the Lord has prospered my journey for me; send me away, that I may depart to my master.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Rebekah is Chosen
…55But her brother and mother said, “Let the girl remain with us ten days or so. After that, she may go.”56But he replied,“Do not delay me,since the LORD has made my journey a success.Send me on my way so that I may go to my master.”57So they said, “We will call the girl and ask her opinion.”…

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Cross References

Genesis 19:16
But when Lot hesitated, the men grabbed his hand and the hands of his wife and his two daughters. And they led them safely out of the city, because of the LORD’s compassion for them.

Genesis 45:9
Now return quickly to my father and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me without delay.

Exodus 12:33
And in order to send them out of the land quickly, the Egyptians urged the people on. “For otherwise,” they said, “we are all going to die!”

Exodus 33:13
Now if indeed I have found favor in Your sight, please let me know Your ways, that I may know You and find favor in Your sight. Remember that this nation is Your people.”

Numbers 10:29-32
Then Moses said to Hobab, the son of Moses’ father-in-law Reuel the Midianite, “We are setting out for the place of which the LORD said: ‘I will give it to you.’ Come with us, and we will treat you well, for the LORD has promised good things to Israel.” / “I will not go,” Hobab replied. “Instead, I am going back to my own land and my own people.” / “Please do not leave us,” Moses said, “since you know where we should camp in the wilderness, and you can serve as our eyes. ...

Deuteronomy 32:29
If only they were wise, they would understand it; they would comprehend their fate.

1 Samuel 21:8
Then David asked Ahimelech, “Is there not a spear or sword on hand here? For I have brought neither my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king’s mission was urgent.”

2 Samuel 19:14
So he swayed the hearts of all the men of Judah as though they were one man, and they sent word to the king: “Return, you and all your servants.”

2 Kings 7:9
Finally, they said to one another, “We are not doing what is right. Today is a day of good news. If we are silent and wait until morning light, our sin will overtake us. Now, therefore, let us go and tell the king’s household.”

Proverbs 3:27-28
Do not withhold good from the deserving when it is within your power to act. / Do not tell your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I will provide”—when you already have the means.

Isaiah 48:17
Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go.

Matthew 8:21-22
Another of His disciples requested, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” / But Jesus told him, “Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead.”

Matthew 10:37
Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me;

Luke 9:59-62
Then He said to another man, “Follow Me.” The man replied, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.” / But Jesus told him, “Let the dead bury their own dead. You, however, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” / Still another said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to my family.” ...

Luke 14:26
“If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be My disciple.

Treasury of Scripture

And he said to them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD has prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.

Hinder.

Genesis 45:9-13
Haste ye, and go up to my father, and say unto him, Thus saith thy son Joseph, God hath made me lord of all Egypt: come down unto me, tarry not: …

Proverbs 25:25
As cold waters to a thirsty soul, sois good news from a far country.

prospered.

Joshua 1:8
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

Isaiah 48:15
I,even I, have spoken; yea, I have called him: I have brought him, and he shall make his way prosperous.

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Genesis 24

1.Abraham swears his servant.
10.The servant's journey.
12.His prayer.
14.His sign.
15.Rebekah meets him;
18.fulfils his sign;
22.receives jewels;
23.shows her kindred;
25.and invites him home.
26.The servant blesses God.
29.Laban entertains him.
34.The servant shows his message.
50.Laban and Bethuel approve it.
58.Rebekah consents to go, and departs.
62.Isaac meets and marries her.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

But he replied
This phrase introduces the response of Abraham's servant, who is traditionally understood to be Eliezer, though not named in this chapter. His reply is significant as it reflects his sense of urgency and commitment to his mission. In the broader context ofGenesis 24, the servant's role is crucial in fulfilling God's promise to Abraham regarding his descendants.

Do not delay me
The servant's request for urgency underscores the importance of completing the task assigned by Abraham. In the cultural context of the time, hospitality and extended stays were common, but the servant prioritizes his mission over customary practices. This reflects a dedication to God's will and the importance of obedience without hesitation, a theme echoed in other biblical narratives such as the calling of the disciples in the New Testament.

since the LORD has made my journey a success
This acknowledgment of divine intervention highlights the servant's recognition of God's providence. The success of his journey is attributed to the LORD, emphasizing the belief in God's active role in guiding and blessing the endeavors of His people. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God's faithfulness to His promises, as seen in the covenant with Abraham and later with Israel.

Send me on my way
The servant's request to be sent on his way indicates his desire to complete the mission promptly. This reflects a sense of duty and responsibility, as well as trust in God's continued guidance. The phrase can be connected to the concept of being sent by God, a motif found throughout Scripture, including the sending of prophets and apostles.

so that I may go to my master
The servant's reference to his master, Abraham, underscores his role as a faithful steward. This relationship is a type of the believer's relationship with Christ, where faithfulness and obedience are paramount. The servant's mission to find a wife for Isaac is part of the larger narrative of God's plan for His people, foreshadowing the gathering of the Church as the bride of Christ.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Abraham
- The patriarch of the Israelites, who sends his servant to find a wife for his son Isaac.

2.Isaac
- Abraham's son, for whom a wife is being sought.

3.Rebekah
- The woman chosen to be Isaac's wife, demonstrating God's providence.

4.Abraham's Servant
- Likely Eliezer, tasked with finding a wife for Isaac, demonstrating faithfulness and obedience.

5.Laban and Bethuel
- Rebekah's brother and father, who initially agree to the marriage but wish to delay her departure.

Teaching Points

Prompt Obedience
The servant's insistence on not delaying ("Do not delay me, now that the LORD has granted success to my journey") highlights the importance of acting promptly when God's will is clear.

Trust in God's Timing
The account encourages believers to trust in God's perfect timing, as the servant does not want to delay the fulfillment of God's plan.

Faithful Stewardship
The servant exemplifies faithful stewardship by fulfilling his master's command with diligence and integrity.

God's Providential Guidance
The account illustrates how God orchestrates events to fulfill His promises, encouraging believers to seek His guidance in their own lives.

Commitment to God's Plan
Rebekah's willingness to leave her family and follow God's plan for her life is a model of commitment and faith.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 24

What does the Bible say about lacking faith?

How can we handle the frustrations and obstacles of everyday life?

How historically plausible is it that Abraham's servant traveled such a long distance (Genesis 24:10) with little mention of logistical challenges or hardships?

What do camels symbolize in the Bible?

Pulpit Commentary

Verses 56-60. - Still urging his suit for permission to depart, Laban and the mother of Rebekah proposed that the maiden should be left to decide a matter so important for her by her own inclinations. When consulted she expressed her readiness at once to accompany the venerable messenger to his distant home; and accordingly, without more delay, she was dismissed from her mother's tent, attended by a faithful nurse (Genesis 35:8) and enriched by the blessing of her pious relatives, who said unto her,Thou art our sister, be thou the mother of thousands of millions (literally,our sisterthou,become to thousands of myriads,i.e. let thy descendants be very numerous), and let thy seed possess the gate (videGenesis 22:17) of those which hate them.

CHAPTER 24:61-67

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

But he replied,
וַיֹּ֤אמֶר(way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, say

“Do not
אַל־(’al-)
Adverb
Strong's 408:Not

delay me,
תְּאַחֲר֣וּ(tə·’a·ḥă·rū)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine plural
Strong's 309:To loiter, to procrastinate

since the LORD
וַֽיהוָ֖ה(Yah·weh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

has made my journey
דַּרְכִּ֑י(dar·kî)
Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1870:A road, a course of life, mode of action

a success.
הִצְלִ֣יחַ(hiṣ·lî·aḥ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6743:To push forward

Send me on my way
שַׁלְּח֕וּנִי(šal·lə·ḥū·nî)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural | first person common singular
Strong's 7971:To send away, for, out

so that I may go
וְאֵלְכָ֖ה(wə·’ê·lə·ḵāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular
Strong's 1980:To go, come, walk

to my master.”
לַֽאדֹנִֽי׃(la·ḏō·nî)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 113:Sovereign, controller

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