Genesis 24:55

“And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Genesis 24:55

And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsell abide with vs a few dayes, at the least ten; after that, she shall goe.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But her brother and her mother said, "Let the girl stay with us {a few} days, say ten; afterward she may go."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us `a few' days, at the least ten. After that she shall go.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But her brother and her mother said, Let the girl be with us a week or ten days, and then she may go.
- Basic English Bible

And her brother and her mother said, Let the maiden abide with us [some] days, or [say] ten; after that she shall go.
- Darby Bible

And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go.
- Webster's Bible

Her brother and her mother said, "Let the young lady stay with us a few days, at least ten. After that she will go."
- World English Bible

and her brother saith -- her mother also -- `Let the young person abide with us a week or ten days, afterwards doth she go.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

And her brother and her mother said: 'Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible Commentary for Genesis 24:55

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 24:55


24:55 Let her abide a few days, at least ten - They had consented to the marriage, and yet were loth to part with her. It is an instance of the vanity of this world, that there is nothing in it so agreeable but has its allay. They were pleased that they had matched a daughter of their family so well, and yet it was with reluctancy that they sent her away.


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