New International VersionThen Rebekah and her attendants got ready and mounted the camels and went back with the man. So the servant took Rebekah and left.
New Living TranslationThen Rebekah and her servant girls mounted the camels and followed the man. So Abraham’s servant took Rebekah and went on his way.
English Standard VersionThen Rebekah and her young women arose and rode on the camels and followed the man. Thus the servant took Rebekah and went his way.
Berean Standard BibleThen Rebekah and her servant girls got ready, mounted the camels, and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and left.
King James BibleAnd Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way.
New King James VersionThen Rebekah and her maids arose, and they rode on the camels and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and departed.
New American Standard BibleThen Rebekah got up with her female attendants, and they mounted the camels and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and departed.
NASB 1995Then Rebekah arose with her maids, and they mounted the camels and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and departed.
NASB 1977Then Rebekah arose with her maids, and they mounted the camels and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and departed.
Legacy Standard BibleThen Rebekah arose with her young women, and they mounted the camels and went after the man. So the servant took Rebekah and went.
Amplified BibleThen Rebekah and her attendants stood, and they mounted camels and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and went on his way.
Christian Standard BibleThen Rebekah and her female servants got up, mounted the camels, and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and left.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThen Rebekah and her female servants got up, mounted the camels, and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and left.
American Standard VersionAnd Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way.
Contemporary English VersionAfterwards, Rebekah and the young women who were to travel with her prepared to leave. Then they got on camels and left with Abraham's servant and his men.
English Revised VersionAnd Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThen Rebekah and her maids left. Riding on camels, they followed the man. The servant took Rebekah and left.
Good News TranslationThen Rebecca and her young women got ready and mounted the camels to go with Abraham's servant, and they all started out.
International Standard VersionThen Rebekah and her young servant women got up, mounted their camels, and followed Abraham's servant, who took Rebekah and went on his way.
NET BibleThen Rebekah and her female servants mounted the camels and rode away with the man. So Abraham's servant took Rebekah and left.
New Heart English BibleAnd Rebekah and her female servants got ready, and they rode on the camels and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and went on his way.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Rebekah and her servant girls got ready, mounted the camels, and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and left.
World English BibleRebekah arose with her ladies. They rode on the camels, and followed the man. The servant took Rebekah, and went his way. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Rebekah and her young women arise, and ride on the camels, and go after the man; and the servant takes Rebekah and goes.
Young's Literal Translation And Rebekah and her young women arise, and ride on the camels, and go after the man; and the servant taketh Rebekah and goeth.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd Rebekah will rise up, and her maidens, and ride upon the camels, and will go after the man: and the servant will take Rebekah and will go. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo Rebecca and her maids, being set upon camels, followed the man: who with speed returned to his master.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd so, Rebekah and her maids, riding upon camels, followed the man, who quickly returned to his lord.
New American BibleThen Rebekah and her attendants started out; they mounted the camels and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and went on his way.
New Revised Standard VersionThen Rebekah and her maids rose up, mounted the camels, and followed the man; thus the servant took Rebekah, and went his way. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Rebekah arose with her maids, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man; and the servant took Rebekah and went his way.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd Raphqa arose, and her young women, and sat down on camels, and she went on after the man, and the Servant took Raphqa and went on. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man. And the servant took Rebekah, and went his way.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd Rebecca rose up and her maidens, and they mounted the camels and went with the man; and the servant having taken up Rebecca, departed.
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Context Rebekah is Chosen… 60And they blessed Rebekah and said to her, “Our sister, may you become the mother of thousands upon thousands. May your offspring possess the gates of their enemies.” 61Then Rebekahand her servant girlsgot ready,mountedthe camels,and followedthe man.So the servanttookRebekahand left.
Cross References Genesis 12:5And Abram took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all the possessions and people they had acquired in Haran, and set out for the land of Canaan. When they came to the land of Canaan,
Genesis 28:5So Isaac sent Jacob to Paddan-aram, to Laban son of Bethuel the Aramean, the brother of Rebekah, who was the mother of Jacob and Esau.
Genesis 31:17-18Then Jacob got up and put his children and his wives on camels, / and he drove all his livestock before him, along with all the possessions he had acquired in Paddan-aram, to go to his father Isaac in the land in Canaan.
Genesis 35:6So Jacob and everyone with him arrived in Luz (that is, Bethel) in the land of Canaan.
Genesis 46:1-7So Israel set out with all that he had, and when he came to Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. / And that night God spoke to Israel in a vision: “Jacob, Jacob!” He said. “Here I am,” replied Jacob. / “I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. ...
Exodus 2:21Moses agreed to stay with the man, and he gave his daughter Zipporah to Moses in marriage.
Exodus 4:20So Moses took his wife and sons, put them on a donkey, and headed back to Egypt. And he took the staff of God in his hand.
Ruth 1:16-17But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. / Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.”
1 Samuel 25:42So Abigail hurried and got on a donkey, and attended by five of her maidens, she followed David’s messengers and became his wife.
1 Kings 10:2She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind.
Isaiah 60:6Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.
Matthew 2:11On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.
Matthew 25:1-10“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ...
Luke 1:39-40In those days Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah, / where she entered the home of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.
Luke 10:38-42As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. / She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. / But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!” ...
Treasury of Scripture And Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode on the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way. they rode. Genesis 31:34 Now Rachel had taken the images, and put them in the camel's furniture, and sat upon them. And Laban searched all the tent, but foundthem not. 1 Samuel 30:17 And David smote them from the twilight even unto the evening of the next day: and there escaped not a man of them, save four hundred young men, which rode upon camels, and fled. Esther 8:10,14 And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus' name, and sealedit with the king's ring, and sent letters by posts on horseback,and riders on mules, camels,and young dromedaries: … followed. Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Psalm 45:10 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house; Jump to Previous AriseCamelsDamselsDepartedFollowedLadiesMaidsMountedReadyRebeccaRebekahRideRodeSeatedServantServant-WomenWayWomenYoungJump to Next AriseCamelsDamselsDepartedFollowedLadiesMaidsMountedReadyRebeccaRebekahRideRodeSeatedServantServant-WomenWayWomenYoungGenesis 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.Then Rebekah and her servant girls got readyThis phrase indicates preparation and willingness to embark on a significant journey. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, such readiness reflects obedience and trust. Rebekah's decision to leave her family and homeland mirrors the call of Abraham in Genesis 12:1, where he was called to leave his country and go to a land God would show him. This act of faith is a precursor to the Christian call to follow Christ, leaving behind the old life for a new one. mounted the camels
Camels were a sign of wealth and were used for long-distance travel across the desert. This detail highlights the prosperity of Abraham's household and the provision made for Rebekah's journey. The use of camels also underscores the significant distance between Haran and Canaan, emphasizing the commitment and sacrifice involved in Rebekah's decision. In a typological sense, the camels can be seen as a means of grace, carrying Rebekah to her new life, much like how believers are carried by grace to their new life in Christ. and followed the man
Rebekah's action of following the servant, who represents Abraham, is symbolic of discipleship and submission to God's will. This mirrors the call to follow Christ, as seen inMatthew 4:19, where Jesus calls His disciples to follow Him. The servant, acting on behalf of Abraham, can be seen as a type of the Holy Spirit, who leads and guides believers to Christ, the bridegroom. So the servant took Rebekah and left
This final phrase signifies the beginning of a new chapter in Rebekah's life, as she leaves her past behind to become the wife of Isaac. It reflects the biblical theme of leaving and cleaving, as stated inGenesis 2:24, where a man leaves his father and mother to be united with his wife. The servant's role in taking Rebekah can be seen as a parallel to the Holy Spirit's role in preparing the Church, the bride of Christ, for the heavenly bridegroom. This journey is a fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham to find a wife for Isaac, ensuring the continuation of the covenant lineage. Persons / Places / Events 1. RebekahA key figure in this passage, Rebekah is the daughter of Bethuel and the future wife of Isaac. Her willingness to leave her family and homeland demonstrates her faith and obedience. 2. MaidservantsThese are the women who accompanied Rebekah on her journey. Their presence signifies the importance and status of Rebekah as she transitions to her new life. 3. The ServantThis is Abraham's servant, often identified as Eliezer, who was tasked with finding a wife for Isaac. His faithfulness and dedication to his master's mission are evident throughout the chapter. 4. CamelsThe mode of transportation for Rebekah and her entourage, camels symbolize wealth and the provision of God for a successful journey. 5. The JourneyThis event marks the beginning of Rebekah's journey from her home in Paddan Aram to Canaan, where she will become Isaac's wife, continuing the Abrahamic covenant. Teaching Points Faithful ObedienceRebekah's readiness to leave her family and homeland is a powerful example of obedience to God's will. Believers are encouraged to trust and follow God's leading, even when it requires significant change. God's ProvisionThe successful journey of Rebekah and the servant illustrates God's provision and faithfulness. Christians can trust that God will provide for their needs as they walk in His will. Role of ServanthoodThe servant's dedication to his mission reflects the importance of servanthood in the Christian life. Believers are called to serve faithfully, fulfilling the tasks God has entrusted to them. Community and SupportThe presence of Rebekah's maidservants highlights the importance of community and support in times of transition. Christians should seek and offer support within their faith communities. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Genesis 24:61?
2.How does Rebekah's journey in Genesis 24:61 demonstrate faith and obedience?
3.What role does divine guidance play in Genesis 24:61 and our lives today?
4.How does Genesis 24:61 connect to God's promises to Abraham's descendants?
5.In what ways can we emulate Rebekah's willingness to follow God's plan?
6.How can Genesis 24:61 inspire us to trust God's timing in our decisions?
7.How does Genesis 24:61 reflect the role of women in biblical times?
8.What does Genesis 24:61 reveal about ancient marriage customs?
9.How does Rebekah's journey in Genesis 24:61 symbolize faith and obedience?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 24?
11.Who is Rebekah in the Bible?
12.How realistic is it for Rebekah to singlehandedly draw enough water for ten camels (Genesis 24:14-20), given the demands of daily chores?
13.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?
14.How do we reconcile the swift betrothal (Genesis 24:49-58) with known cultural practices, and is there sufficient external corroboration for such an event?What Does Genesis 24:61 Mean Then Rebekah and her servant girls got ready• This moment captures decisive preparation. Rebekah does not linger; she responds promptly to God’s unfolding plan, much like Noah who “did everything as God commanded” (Genesis 6:22). • Readiness points to faith in action (James 2:17). She trusts that the God who arranged this meeting will also guide the journey. • Jesus commends the vigilant servant who is “dressed for service” (Luke 12:35), echoing the attitude seen here.
Mounted the camels• By climbing onto the camels provided by Abraham’s servant (Genesis 24:10), Rebekah embraces the means God has supplied. • Camels signify a long, demanding trek across deserts; her willingness foreshadows believers who count the cost yet go forward (Matthew 16:24). •Isaiah 60:6 mentions caravans of camels bringing treasures to Zion, hinting at God’s use of humble transport to carry out grand purposes.
Followed the man• Rebekah physically follows the servant, a type of the Holy Spirit guiding believers to the Son. Just as the servant’s mission is to bring a bride to Isaac, the Spirit draws the church to Christ (John 16:13–14). • Her immediate obedience mirrors Ruth’s pledge to Naomi: “Where you go I will go” (Ruth 1:16). • This following is not blind; it rests on the servant’s testimony of God’s providence (Genesis 24:34–49).
So the servant took Rebekah and left• The servant’s leadership continues; he assumes responsibility for safely delivering her to Isaac, reflecting God’s faithful shepherding (Psalm 23:1–3). • Rebekah’s departure severs old ties and begins a covenantal future. Like Abraham leaving Ur (Genesis 12:1), she steps into promises she has yet to see. •Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us that trusting the Lord results in straight paths—exactly what unfolds as the caravan heads toward the Negev and Isaac (Genesis 24:62).
summaryGenesis 24:61 depicts a pivotal act of trust. Rebekah’s swift preparation, acceptance of God-provided resources, willing following, and decisive departure model wholehearted faith. The verse invites readers to be ready when God calls, rely on His provision, obey His leading, and step into His promises without hesitation, confident that He will complete the journey He begins. Verse 61. - And Rebekah arose (expressive of the promptitude, celerity, and decision of her departure), and her damsels, - probably a company, at least two, though Laban afterwards only gave each of his daughters one ( Genesis 29:24, 29) - and they rode upon camels (most likely those which Abraham's servant had brought), and followed the man (not in fear, but in hope): and the servant took (in the sense of undertook the charge of) Rebekah (who, in his eyes, would now he invested with additional charms, as his young master's intended bride), and went his way - returning by the road he came.
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Hebrew Then Rebekahרִבְקָ֜ה(riḇ·qāh)Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7259:Rebekah -- wife of Isaacand her servant girlsוְנַעֲרֹתֶ֗יהָ(wə·na·‘ă·rō·ṯe·hā)Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5291:A girl, maidengot ready,וַתָּ֨קָם(wat·tā·qām)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 6965:To arise, stand up, standmountedוַתִּרְכַּ֙בְנָה֙(wat·tir·kaḇ·nāh)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural
Strong's 7392:To ride, to place upon, to despatchthe camels,הַגְּמַלִּ֔ים(hag·gə·mal·lîm)Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1581:A cameland followedוַתֵּלַ֖כְנָה(wat·tê·laḵ·nāh)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural
Strong's 1980:To go, come, walkthe man.הָאִ֑ישׁ(hā·’îš)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376:A man as an individual, a male personSo the servantהָעֶ֛בֶד(hā·‘e·ḇeḏ)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5650:Slave, servanttookוַיִּקַּ֥ח(way·yiq·qaḥ)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3947:To takeRebekahרִבְקָ֖ה(riḇ·qāh)Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7259:Rebekah -- wife of Isaacand left.וַיֵּלַֽךְ׃(way·yê·laḵ)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1980:To go, come, walk
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