Genesis 24:25
Genesis 24:25 in Multiple Translations
Then she added, “We have plenty of straw and feed, as well as a place for you to spend the night.”
She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.
She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.
And she said, We have a great store of dry grass and cattle-food, and there is room for you.
and yes, we have room for you to spend the night.”
Moreouer she said vnto him, We haue litter also and prouender ynough, and roume to lodge in.
She saith also unto him, 'Both straw and provender [are] abundant with us, also a place to lodge in.'
She said moreover to him, “We have both straw and feed enough, and room to lodge in.”
She said moreover to him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.
And she said moreover to him: We have good store of both straw and hay, and a large place to lodge in.
Yes, we have room where you all can sleep tonight, and we also have plenty of straw and grain to feed the camels.”
Then Rebekah said, “We have plenty of food for your camels, and we have plenty of dry grass for them to sleep on. And we have plenty of room for you and your men to stay with us tonight.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 24:25
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Genesis 24:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תֹּ֣אמֶר
אֵלָ֔י/ו
גַּם
תֶּ֥בֶן
גַּם
מִסְפּ֖וֹא
רַ֣ב
עִמָּ֑/נוּ
גַּם
מָק֖וֹם
לָ/לֽוּן
וַ/תֹּ֣אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
אֵלָ֔י/ו
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
גַּם
gam
H1571
also
DirObjM
תֶּ֥בֶן
teben
H8401
straw
N-ms
גַּם
gam
H1571
also
DirObjM
מִסְפּ֖וֹא
miçpôwʼ
H4554
fodder
N-ms
רַ֣ב
rab
H7227
many
Adj
עִמָּ֑/נוּ
ʻim
H5973
with
Prep | Suff
גַּם
gam
H1571
also
DirObjM
מָק֖וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
place
N-ms
לָ/לֽוּן
lûwn
H3885
to lodge
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 24:25
וַ/תֹּ֣אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
אֵלָ֔י/ו
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
גַּם
gam
H1571
"also"
DirObjM
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike
Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.
תֶּ֥בֶן
teben
H8401
"straw"
N-ms
Teben refers to straw or stubble, often used as fodder for animals or building material. It is mentioned in the Bible as a material for constructing houses.
Definition: 1) straw, stubble 1a) as building material 1b) as fodder for livestock
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: chaff, straw, stubble. See also: Genesis 24:25; Exodus 5:18; Isaiah 11:7.
גַּם
gam
H1571
"also"
DirObjM
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike
Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.
מִסְפּ֖וֹא
miçpôwʼ
H4554
"fodder"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means fodder or food for animals, like provender. It is used in the Bible to describe providing sustenance for livestock.
Definition: fodder, feed
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: provender. See also: Genesis 24:25; Genesis 42:27; Judges 19:19.
רַ֣ב
rab
H7227
"many"
Adj
This Hebrew word means a chief or captain, someone in charge. It is used in 2 Samuel 23:19 to describe a great and powerful man. The idea is one of leadership and authority.
Definition: adj 1) much, many, great 1a) much 1b) many 1c) abounding in 1d) more numerous than 1e) abundant, enough 1f) great 1g) strong 1h) greater than adv 1i) much, exceedingly
Usage: Occurs in 443 OT verses. KJV: (in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly), captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man, one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold, things, a time), (ship-)master, mighty, more, (too, very) much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous, populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent). See also: Genesis 6:5; 1 Kings 11:1; Psalms 3:2.
עִמָּ֑/נוּ
ʻim
H5973
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
גַּם
gam
H1571
"also"
DirObjM
Also means 'even' or 'too', used for emphasis or to connect ideas, like 'both...and' or 'neither...nor'. It can introduce a climax or show contrast.
Definition: 1) also, even, indeed, moreover, yea 1a) also, moreover (giving emphasis) 1b) neither, neither...nor (with negative) 1c) even (for stress) 1d) indeed, yea (introducing climax) 1e) also (of correspondence or retribution) 1f) but, yet, though (adversative) 1g) even, yea, yea though (with 'when' in hypothetical case) 2) (TWOT) again, alike
Usage: Occurs in 661 OT verses. KJV: again, alike, also, (so much) as (soon), both (so)...and, but, either...or, even, for all, (in) likewise (manner), moreover, nay...neither, one, then(-refore), though, what, with, yea. See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 19:9; 1 Samuel 14:21.
מָק֖וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
"place"
N-ms
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
לָ/לֽוּן
lûwn
H3885
"to lodge"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
To grumble or complain, this word describes a negative attitude of discontent or murmuring. It is used in the Bible to describe people who are unhappy or stubborn.
Definition: 1) to lodge, stop over, pass the night, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lodge, pass the night 1a2) to abide, remain (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to rest, lodge 1c) (Hithpalpel) to dwell, abide
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: abide (all night), continue, dwell, endure, grudge, be left, lie all night, (cause to) lodge (all night, in, -ing, this night), (make to) murmur, remain, tarry (all night, that night). See also: Genesis 19:2; Judges 19:20; Psalms 25:13.
Study Notes — Genesis 24:25
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Context — Rebekah Is Chosen
23“Whose daughter are you?” he asked. “Please tell me, is there room in your father’s house for us to spend the night?”
24She replied, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son that Milcah bore to Nahor.”
25Then she added, “We have plenty of straw and feed, as well as a place for you to spend the night.”
26Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD, 27saying, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not withheld His kindness and faithfulness from my master. As for me, the LORD has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives.”Cross References
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| 1 | Isaiah 32:8 | But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes. |
| 2 | 1 Peter 4:9 | Show hospitality to one another without complaining. |
| 3 | Judges 19:19–21 | even though there is both straw and feed for our donkeys, and bread and wine for me and the maidservant and young man with me. There is nothing that we, your servants, lack.” “Peace to you,” said the old man. “Let me supply everything you need. Only do not spend the night in the square.” So he brought him to his house and fed his donkeys. And they washed their feet and ate and drank. |
| 4 | Genesis 18:4–8 | Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree. And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. After that, you may continue on your way.” “Yes,” they replied, “you may do as you have said.” So Abraham hurried into the tent and said to Sarah, “Quick! Prepare three seahs of fine flour, knead it, and bake some bread.” Meanwhile, Abraham ran to the herd, selected a tender and choice calf, and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it. Then Abraham brought curds and milk and the calf that had been prepared, and he set them before the men and stood by them under the tree as they ate. |
Genesis 24:25 Summary
[In Genesis 24:25, the woman shows kindness and hospitality to Abraham's servant by offering him straw and feed for his animals, as well as a place to spend the night. This act of generosity reflects the values of her family and culture, and is an example of how we can show love and care to those around us, just like Jesus taught us to do in Matthew 25:35. By providing for the servant's physical needs, the woman is also showing respect and dignity, which is an important part of building strong relationships, as seen in Proverbs 31:26. As we read this verse, we can ask ourselves how we can show similar kindness and hospitality to those around us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the woman offering straw and feed in Genesis 24:25?
The woman's offer of straw and feed shows her kindness and hospitality, reflecting the values of her family and culture, as seen in other biblical accounts of hospitality, such as in Genesis 18:1-8 and Genesis 19:1-3.
Why does the woman mention a place for the man to spend the night in Genesis 24:25?
The woman's mention of a place for the man to spend the night indicates that she is willing to provide shelter and rest, which is a fundamental aspect of biblical hospitality, as emphasized in Leviticus 19:34 and Deuteronomy 10:19.
How does Genesis 24:25 relate to the larger story of Abraham's servant finding a wife for Isaac?
Genesis 24:25 is a pivotal moment in the story, as it shows the servant being received with kindness and hospitality by Rebekah and her family, which ultimately leads to the arrangement of the marriage between Rebekah and Isaac, as described in Genesis 24:28-67.
What can we learn from the woman's actions in Genesis 24:25 about being a good host?
The woman's actions in Genesis 24:25 teach us the importance of being generous and welcoming to strangers, as commanded in Hebrews 13:2 and Matthew 25:35, and demonstrating the love of Christ to those around us, as instructed in 1 Peter 4:9.
Reflection Questions
- How can I show kindness and hospitality to those around me, just like the woman in Genesis 24:25?
- What are some ways I can provide shelter and rest for those in need, as mentioned in Genesis 24:25?
- How can I reflect the values of my faith community, like the woman's family in Genesis 24:25, in my own actions and decisions?
- What role does generosity play in my relationships with others, and how can I cultivate a spirit of generosity, as seen in Genesis 24:25?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 24:25
She said moreover unto him,.... In answer to the second question: we have both straw and provender enough; for the camels, straw for their litter, and provender for their food, as hay, barley, c.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 24:25
And she said unto him, I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, which she bare unto Nahor. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 24:25
Genesis 24:25 She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.Ver. 25. She said moreover unto him, &c.] It ia well observed by an interpreter, that in the narration of this story (which yet seemeth to be of light and trivial matters) the Spirit of God is very exact and large; whereas other things wherein great mysteries are infolded (as the history of Melchizedek, &c.), are set down in few words; that men might consider God’ s wisdom and providence in things of least esteem among men. I add, that all may see what delight he takes in the meanest actions and speeches of his dearest children; when the great acts and exploits of Nimrod, Ninus, and other nobles of the world are not once mentioned, but lie shrouded in the sheet of oblivion or shame. Ainsworth.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 24:25
25. straw and provender] The character of Rebekah comes out in her practical answer. Food and stabling for the 10 camels would be more difficult to find than a lodging for the man. The Latin renders “room to lodge in” somewhat freely by locus spatiosus ad manendum.
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A New Attitude Towards People by Francis Chan | This sermon emphasizes the transformation believers undergo when they accept Christ, becoming new creations and living differently from the world's patterns. It delves into the imp |
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Others by Denny Kenaston | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his experience of preaching to children on a bus route and how it changed his life. He emphasizes the importance of using simple illustratio |
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(The Truth Will Set You Free) Freedom From More Bad Habits by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of discipline in various aspects of life. He encourages listeners to discipline their bodies and their time in order to deepen |
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All Things to the Glory of God by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude for being at Brevin Baptist Church and shares what God has been doing and will continue to do. He reads a few verses from |
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Why Christ Became a Servant of the Jews by John Piper | John Piper emphasizes that Christ became a servant to the Jews to fulfill God's promises and to demonstrate His truthfulness, urging the church to welcome one another across differ |
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Unreached Peoples: The Tajik People of Central Asia by Paul Hattaway | This sermon focuses on the history, culture, and people of the Tajik community in Central Asia, highlighting their resilience, unique heritage, and warm hospitality. It explores th |
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Unreached Peoples: The Sumatran Malay People by Paul Hattaway | This sermon reflects on the richness of kindness and character, using the Malayu people of Indonesia as an example. It explores the warmth, hospitality, and diversity of Indonesia, |