Genesis 22:23
Genesis 22:23 in Multiple Translations
And Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. Milcah bore these eight sons to Abraham’s brother Nahor.
And Bethuel begat Rebekah: these eight Milcah did bear to Nahor, Abraham’s brother.
And Bethuel begat Rebekah: these eight did Milcah bear to Nahor, Abraham’s brother.
Bethuel was the father of Rebekah: these eight were the children of Milcah and Nahor, Abraham's brother.
(Bethuel was Rebekah's father.) Milcah had these eight sons for Abraham's brother Nahor.
And Bethuel begate Rebekah: these eight did Milcah beare to Nahor Abrahams brother.
and Bethuel hath begotten Rebekah;' these eight hath Milcah borne to Nahor, Abraham's brother;
Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother.
And Bethuel begat Rebekah: these eight Milcah bore to Nahor Abraham's brother.
And Bathuel, of whom was born Rebecca: These eight did Melcha bear to Nachor Abraham’s brother.
who was the father of Rebekah, who later became Isaac’s wife. Those were the eight sons of Milcah, wife of Abraham’s brother, Nahor.
They were the 8 sons of Milcah, and Abraham’s brother Nahor was their father. After Nahor’s son Bethuel grew up, he had a daughter called Rebekah.
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Genesis 22:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/בְתוּאֵ֖ל
יָלַ֣ד
אֶת
רִבְקָ֑ה
שְׁמֹנָ֥ה
אֵ֨לֶּה֙
יָלְדָ֣ה
מִלְכָּ֔ה
לְ/נָח֖וֹר
אֲחִ֥י
אַבְרָהָֽם
וּ/בְתוּאֵ֖ל
Bᵉthûwʼêl
H1328
Bethuel
Conj | N-proper
יָלַ֣ד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
רִבְקָ֑ה
Ribqâh
H7259
Rebekah
N-proper
שְׁמֹנָ֥ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
eight
Adj
אֵ֨לֶּה֙
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
יָלְדָ֣ה
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
מִלְכָּ֔ה
Milkâh
H4435
Milcah
N-proper
לְ/נָח֖וֹר
Nâchôwr
H5152
Nahor
Prep | N-proper
אֲחִ֥י
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-ms
אַבְרָהָֽם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
Abraham
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 22:23
וּ/בְתוּאֵ֖ל
Bᵉthûwʼêl
H1328
"Bethuel"
Conj | N-proper
Bethuel was a nephew of Abraham and the father of Rebekah, who married Isaac in Genesis 24-25. The name means 'man of God' or 'dweller in God', and it is also the name of a town in the southern region of Simeon.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.22.22; son of: Nahor (H5152H) and Milcah (H4435); brother of: Uz (H5780H), Buz (H0938), Kemuel (H7055), Chesed (H3777), Hazo (H2375), Pildash (H6394), Jidlaph (H3044) and Tebah (H2875); half-brother of: Gaham (H1514), Tahash (H8477) and Maacah (H4601); father of: Rebekah (H7259) and Laban (H3837A) § Bethuel = "God destroys" or "man of God" or "dweller in God" nephew of Abraham, son of Nahor by Milcah, father of Rebekah
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Bethuel. Compare H1329 (בְּתוּל). See also: Genesis 22:22; Genesis 24:50; 1 Chronicles 4:30.
יָלַ֣ד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
רִבְקָ֑ה
Ribqâh
H7259
"Rebekah"
N-proper
Rebekah, the wife of Isaac and mother of Esau and Jacob, a key figure in Genesis chapters 24-27.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.22.23; daughter of: Bethuel (H1328A); sister of: Laban (H3837A); married to Isaac (H3327); mother of: Esau (H6215) and Israel (H3478) Also named: Rhebekka (Ῥεβέκκα "Rebekah" G4479) § Rebekah = "ensnarer" daughter of Bethuel, sister of Laban, wife of Isaac, and mother of Esau and Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: Rebekah. See also: Genesis 22:23; Genesis 25:21; Genesis 49:31.
שְׁמֹנָ֥ה
shᵉmôneh
H8083
"eight"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number eight, which was considered a special number in biblical times. It is used to describe quantities, such as eight days or eight years, and also appears in ordinal forms, like eighth or eighth day.
Definition: 1) eight, eighth 1a) eight (as cardinal number) 1b) eighth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 105 OT verses. KJV: eight(-een, -eenth), eighth. See also: Genesis 5:4; 1 Chronicles 16:38; Jeremiah 32:1.
אֵ֨לֶּה֙
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
יָלְדָ֣ה
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
מִלְכָּ֔ה
Milkâh
H4435
"Milcah"
N-proper
Milcah was a woman in the Bible, daughter of Zelophehad and granddaughter of Manasseh, and also the name of Abraham's niece who married Nahor. Her name means queen and she is mentioned in Numbers and Genesis.
Definition: A woman of the tribe of Manasseh living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.26.33; daughter of: Zelophehad (H6765); sister of: Mahlah (H4244), Noah (H5270), Hoglah (H2295) and Tirzah (H8656) § Milcah = "queen" 1) daughter of Haran and wife of Nahor, her uncle and Abraham's brother, to whom she bore 8 children 2) a daughter of Zelophehad and granddaughter of Manasseh
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Milcah. See also: Genesis 11:29; Genesis 24:47; Joshua 17:3.
לְ/נָח֖וֹר
Nâchôwr
H5152
"Nahor"
Prep | N-proper
Nahor was Abraham's grandfather and brother, living during the time of the Patriarchs. He was a son of Terah and had several children of his own. Nahor is mentioned in the book of Genesis.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.26; son of: Terah (H8646); brother of: Abraham (H0085), Haran (H2039) and Sarah (H8283); married to Milcah (H4435) and Reumah (H7208); father of: Uz (H5780H), Buz (H0938), Kemuel (H7055), Chesed (H3777), Hazo (H2375), Pildash (H6394), Jidlaph (H3044), Bethuel (H1328A), Tebah (H2875), Gaham (H1514), Tahash (H8477) and Maacah (H4601) § Nahor = "snorting" 1) son of Serug, father of Terah, and grandfather of Abraham 2) son of Terah and brother of Abraham
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Nahor. See also: Genesis 11:22; Genesis 22:23; 1 Chronicles 1:26.
אֲחִ֥י
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
אַבְרָהָֽם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
"Abraham"
N-proper
Abraham was a key figure in the Bible, the later name of Abram, and father of many children, including Ishmael and Isaac. He is first mentioned in Genesis 11:26 and his story is told throughout the book of Genesis. Abraham's life and faith are still studied today.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.26; son of: Terah (H8646); brother of: Nahor (H5152H), Haran (H2039) and Sarah (H8283); married to Sarah (H8283), Hagar (H1904) and Keturah (H6989); father of: Ishmael (H3458), Isaac (H3327), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); also called Abram at Gen.11.26--17.5; 2x § Abraham = "father of a multitude" or "chief of multitude" friend of God and founder of Hebrew nation via God's elective covenant
Usage: Occurs in 159 OT verses. KJV: Abraham. See also: Genesis 17:5; Genesis 24:9; Psalms 47:10.
Study Notes — Genesis 22:23
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- Genesis 22:23 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 22:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 22:23
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 22:23
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 22:23
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 22:23
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 22:23
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 22:23
- Sermons on Genesis 22:23
Context — The Sons of Nahor
21Uz the firstborn, his brother Buz, Kemuel (the father of Aram),
22Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.”
23And Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. Milcah bore these eight sons to Abraham’s brother Nahor.
24Moreover, Nahor’s concubine, whose name was Reumah, bore Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 24:15 | Before the servant had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her jar on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, the wife of Abraham’s brother Nahor. |
| 2 | Genesis 28:5 | So 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. |
| 3 | Genesis 24:51 | Rebekah is here before you. Take her and go, and let her become the wife of your master’s son, just as the LORD has decreed.” |
| 4 | Romans 9:10 | Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac. |
| 5 | Genesis 24:47 | Then I asked her, ‘Whose daughter are you?’ She replied, ‘The daughter of Bethuel son of Nahor, whom Milcah bore to him.’ So I put the ring on her nose and the bracelets on her wrists. |
| 6 | Genesis 24:60 | And 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.” |
| 7 | Genesis 28:2 | “Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel, and take a wife from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother. |
| 8 | Genesis 24:24 | She replied, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son that Milcah bore to Nahor.” |
| 9 | Genesis 25:20 | and Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan-aram and the sister of Laban the Aramean. |
| 10 | Genesis 24:67 | And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. And Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death. |
Genesis 22:23 Summary
Genesis 22:23 tells us about the family of Nahor, Abraham's brother, and how his wife Milcah had eight sons, including Bethuel, who would become the father of Rebekah. This is important because Rebekah will later marry Isaac and become part of the family of Abraham, as seen in Genesis 24:67. We can see God's hand at work in the lives of these individuals, just as He is at work in our own lives, guiding and directing us according to His plan (as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28). By studying this verse, we can gain a deeper understanding of God's sovereignty and His plan to bless all nations through Abraham's descendants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bethuel in Genesis 22:23?
Bethuel is the son of Nahor, Abraham's brother, and he becomes the father of Rebekah, who will later marry Isaac in Genesis 24:67 and become a matriarch of the Israelites, as seen in Genesis 25:20 and Genesis 35:8.
What is the significance of Milcah in this verse?
Milcah is Nahor's wife, and she bears him eight sons, including Bethuel, as mentioned in Genesis 22:23, highlighting her role as a mother in the family of Abraham's brother Nahor.
Why is the family of Nahor mentioned in the book of Genesis?
The family of Nahor is mentioned to provide background information on the relatives of Abraham and to show God's sovereignty over all nations, as seen in Genesis 12:3 and Genesis 22:18, where God promises to bless all nations through Abraham's descendants.
Is Rebekah mentioned elsewhere in the Bible?
Yes, Rebekah is mentioned in several other places in the Bible, including Genesis 24:15, Genesis 25:20, and Genesis 49:31, where her life and legacy are further described, particularly in relation to her marriage to Isaac and her role as a mother of Esau and Jacob.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from the way the Bible records the family histories of various characters, such as Nahor and his sons?
- How does the mention of Bethuel and Rebekah in this verse point forward to the larger story of God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants?
- In what ways can we see God's providence at work in the lives of the individuals mentioned in this verse, such as Milcah and Nahor?
- What role does faith and trust in God play in the lives of Abraham's relatives, such as Nahor and his family, and how can we apply this to our own lives?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 22:23
And Bethuel begat Rebekah,.... Who was to be and was the wife of Isaac; and, for the sake of her genealogy, the above account is given, as Aben Ezra observes, and so Jarchi; and this is observed to
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 22:23
And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor; It was told Abraham ... Milcah, she hath also born
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 22:23
Rebekah was afterwards Isaac’ s wife, .
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 22:23
Genesis 22:23 And Bethuel begat Rebekah: these eight Milcah did bear to Nahor, Abraham’ s brother.Ver. 23. And Bethuel begat Rebekah.] Rebekah is born; Sarah dies: thus one generation passeth, and another cometh. Our children are the Danes that drive us out of the country.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 22:23
Verse 23. Bethuel begat Rebekah] Who afterward became the wife of Isaac.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 22:23
23. Bethuel] See Genesis 24:15. Rebekah] See chap. 24. No place, or clan, of this name is mentioned in the O.T.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 22:23
23. Bethuel begat Rebekah — Compare Genesis 24:15. The purpose of inserting this genealogy here seems to have been to prepare the way for the narrative of Isaac’s marriage to Rebekah.
Sermons on Genesis 22:23
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(Genesis) Genesis 24:15-20 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Rebekah from the book of Genesis. He highlights her polite and courteous nature, as well as her beauty. The preacher emphasizes |
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Pentecost and Being Led by the Spirit by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher tells the story of Abraham's servant who was sent to find a wife for Isaac. The servant prayed to God for a sign, asking that the woman who would be Is |
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Attitude of Trust by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman emphasizes the power of prayer by highlighting that every right prayer is answered before it is even finished, as God has promised to grant our requests made in o |
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(Genesis) Genesis 27:42-46 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Jacob and Esau from the Bible. He highlights the role of Rebekah, the mother of Jacob and Esau, in manipulating the situation to |
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(Spiritual Guidelines for Courtship) Questions and Answers on Courtship by Rick Leibee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Isaac and Rebecca from the book of Genesis. He highlights the common occurrence of multiple suitors approaching a godly young wom |
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Old Testament Survey - Part 9 by Dick Woodward | The sermon delves into the life of Jacob, highlighting his journey of faith, identity crisis, and encounters with God. It emphasizes the theme of grace as God's unmerited favor and |
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Genesis 25:1-34 by John Calvin | John Calvin preaches on the story of Abraham, Keturah, Isaac, Ishmael, Esau, and Jacob, highlighting the complexities of human nature, divine election, and the consequences of prio |