Genesis 24:57
“And they said, wee will call the Damsell, and enquire at her mouth.”
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Genesis 24:57 Context
55And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsell abide with vs a few dayes, at the least ten; after that, she shall goe. 56And he said vnto them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way: send me away, that I may goe to my master. 57And they said, wee will call the Damsell, and enquire at her mouth. 58And they called Rebekah, and said vnto her, Wilt thou go with this man? and she said, I will goe. 59And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abrahams seruant, and his men.
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Other Translations for Genesis 24:57
And they said, We will call the damsel, and enquire at her mouth.
- King James Version
And they said, "We will call the girl and consult her wishes."
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And they said, We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And they said, We will send for the girl, and let her make the decision.
- Basic English Bible
And they said, Let us call the maiden and inquire at her mouth.
- Darby Bible
And they said, We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.
- Webster's Bible
They said, "We will call the young lady, and ask her."
- World English Bible
and they say, `Let us call for the young person, and ask at her mouth;'
- Youngs Literal Bible
And they said: 'We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Genesis 24:57
24:57 Call the damsel, and enquire at her mouth - As children ought not to marry without their parents consent, so parents ought not to marry them without their own. Before the matter is resolved on, ask at the damsel's mouth, she is a party principally concerned; and therefore ought to be principally consulted.