Genesis 24:61
Genesis 24:61 in Multiple Translations
Then Rebekah and her servant girls got ready, mounted the camels, and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and left.
¶ And Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way.
And Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way.
So Rebekah and her servant-women went with the man, seated on the camels; and so the servant took Rebekah and went on his way.
Then Rebekah and her servant girls got on the camels. They followed Abraham's servant and left.
Then Rebekah arose, and her maydes, and rode vpon the camels, and followed the man. and the seruant tooke Rebekah, and departed.
And Rebekah and her young women arise, and ride on the camels, and go after the man; and the servant taketh Rebekah and goeth.
Rebekah arose with her ladies. They rode on the camels, and followed the man. The servant took Rebekah, and went his way.
And Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way.
So Rebecca and her maids, being set upon camels, followed the man: who with speed returned to his master.
Then Rebekah and her maid servants got ready and got on their camels and went with Abraham’s servant.
Then Rebekah and her working women, they got on camels, and they went with Abraham’s worker and his men, to go all the way to Canaan country.
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Genesis 24:61 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תָּ֨קָם
רִבְקָ֜ה
וְ/נַעֲרֹתֶ֗י/הָ
וַ/תִּרְכַּ֨בְנָה֙
עַל
הַ/גְּמַלִּ֔ים
וַ/תֵּלַ֖כְנָה
אַחֲרֵ֣י
הָ/אִ֑ישׁ
וַ/יִּקַּ֥ח
הָ/עֶ֛בֶד
אֶת
רִבְקָ֖ה
וַ/יֵּלַֽךְ
וַ/תָּ֨קָם
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
רִבְקָ֜ה
Ribqâh
H7259
Rebekah
N-proper
וְ/נַעֲרֹתֶ֗י/הָ
naʻărâh
H5291
maiden
Conj | N-fp | Suff
וַ/תִּרְכַּ֨בְנָה֙
râkab
H7392
to ride
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הַ/גְּמַלִּ֔ים
gâmâl
H1581
camel
Art | N-mp
וַ/תֵּלַ֖כְנָה
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp
אַחֲרֵ֣י
ʼachar
H310
after
Prep
הָ/אִ֑ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
Art | N-ms
וַ/יִּקַּ֥ח
lâqach
H3947
to take
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הָ/עֶ֛בֶד
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
Art | N-ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
רִבְקָ֖ה
Ribqâh
H7259
Rebekah
N-proper
וַ/יֵּלַֽךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 24:61
וַ/תָּ֨קָם
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
רִבְקָ֜ה
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.
וְ/נַעֲרֹתֶ֗י/הָ
naʻărâh
H5291
"maiden"
Conj | N-fp | Suff
A maiden is a young, unmarried woman, often described as a servant or attendant. In the Bible, it refers to women like the maidens who served in the temple or the young women who were eligible for marriage.
Definition: 1) girl, damsel, female servant 1a) girl, damsel, little girl 1a1) of young woman, marriageable young woman, concubine, prostitute 1b) maid, female attendant, female servant
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: damsel, maid(-en), young (woman). See also: Genesis 24:14; Ruth 2:5; Proverbs 9:3.
וַ/תִּרְכַּ֨בְנָה֙
râkab
H7392
"to ride"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp
This Hebrew verb means to ride an animal or vehicle, and can also mean to place someone or something on a horse or chariot. It is used to describe riding horses or chariots in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to mount and ride, ride 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to mount, mount and sit or ride 1a2) to ride, be riding 1a3) rider (subst) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to ride, cause to (mount and) ride 1b2) to cause to draw (plough, etc) 1b3) to cause to ride upon (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 75 OT verses. KJV: bring (on (horse-) back), carry, get (oneself) up, on (horse-) back, put, (cause to, make to) ride (in a chariot, on, -r), set. See also: Genesis 24:61; 2 Kings 23:30; Psalms 18:11.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַ/גְּמַלִּ֔ים
gâmâl
H1581
"camel"
Art | N-mp
A camel, used for riding or carrying loads, is mentioned in the Bible as a valuable animal. In the KJV, it is translated simply as 'camel'.
Definition: 1) camel 1a) as property, as beast of burden, for riding, forbidden for food
Usage: Occurs in 51 OT verses. KJV: camel. See also: Genesis 12:16; Judges 6:5; Isaiah 21:7.
וַ/תֵּלַ֖כְנָה
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fp
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
אַחֲרֵ֣י
ʼachar
H310
"after"
Prep
Achar means backwards or after, used to describe something that happens later or in the rear. It is used in various senses in the Bible, including in 1 Kings 12:18.
Definition: 1) after the following part, behind (of place), hinder, afterwards (of time) 1a) as an adverb 1a1) behind (of place) 1a2) afterwards (of time) 1b) as a preposition 1b1) behind, after (of place) 1b2) after (of time) 1b3) besides 1c) as a conjunction 1c) after that 1d) as a substantive 1d1) hinder part 1e) with other prepositions 1e1) from behind 1e2) from following after
Usage: Occurs in 664 OT verses. KJV: after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 18:2; Joshua 8:14.
הָ/אִ֑ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
Art | N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
וַ/יִּקַּ֥ח
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
הָ/עֶ֛בֶד
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
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.
רִבְקָ֖ה
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.
וַ/יֵּלַֽךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
Study Notes — Genesis 24:61
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- Genesis 24:61 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 24:61
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 24:61
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 24:61
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 24:61
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 24:61
- Sermons on Genesis 24:61
Context — Rebekah Is Chosen
59So they sent their sister Rebekah on her way, along with her nurse and Abraham’s servant and his men.
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 Rebekah and her servant girls got ready, mounted the camels, and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and left.
62Now Isaac had just returned from Beer-lahai-roi, for he was living in the Negev. 63Early in the evening, Isaac went out to the field to meditate, and looking up, he saw the camels approaching.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 45:10 | Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house, |
| 2 | Genesis 2:24 | For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. |
| 3 | Esther 8:14 | The couriers rode out in haste on their royal horses, pressed on by the command of the king. And the edict was also issued in the citadel of Susa. |
| 4 | Genesis 31:34 | Now Rachel had taken Laban’s household idols, put them in the saddlebag of her camel, and was sitting on them. And Laban searched everything in the tent but found nothing. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 30:17 | And David struck them down from twilight until the evening of the next day. Not a man escaped, except four hundred young men who fled, riding off on camels. |
| 6 | Esther 8:10 | Mordecai wrote in the name of King Xerxes and sealed it with the royal signet ring. He sent the documents by mounted couriers riding on swift horses bred from the royal mares. |
Genesis 24:61 Summary
In Genesis 24:61, we see Rebekah getting ready to leave with Abraham's servant to meet her future husband, Isaac. This shows us the importance of trusting in God's plan and being obedient to His leading, even when it's difficult or uncertain (as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6). Rebekah's decision to leave with the servant was a big step of faith, but it ultimately led her to a life of love and purpose with Isaac (as seen in Genesis 24:67). We can learn from Rebekah's example by trusting in God's plan and being obedient to His leading in our own lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the significance of Rebekah's decision to leave with Abraham's servant?
Rebekah's decision to leave with Abraham's servant showed her trust in God's plan and her willingness to follow His leading, as seen in Genesis 24:61 and supported by Romans 8:28, which reminds us that God works all things together for our good.
Who were the servant girls that accompanied Rebekah on her journey?
The servant girls were likely attendants or maids who were part of Rebekah's household, similar to those mentioned in Genesis 16:1, and were accompanying her on her journey to meet Isaac.
Why did the servant take Rebekah and leave after she had mounted the camels?
The servant took Rebekah and left because his mission to find a wife for Isaac had been accomplished, and now it was time for him to return Isaac's future bride to him, as seen in Genesis 24:61 and Genesis 24:67.
What can we learn from Rebekah's example of obedience and trust in this verse?
We can learn the importance of trusting in God's plan and being obedient to His leading, even when it's difficult or uncertain, as Rebekah demonstrated in Genesis 24:61, and as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, which reminds us to trust in the Lord with all our heart.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's plan and be obedient to His leading, just like Rebekah did?
- How can I demonstrate my trust in God's plan, even when the outcome is uncertain or difficult?
- What are some ways that I can show hospitality and kindness to those around me, just like Rebekah's family showed to Abraham's servant?
- What can I learn from Rebekah's example of courage and willingness to take risks in order to follow God's plan?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 24:61
And Rebekah arose, and her damsels,.... Her maids that were given her by her parents to wait upon her, as was usual in those times and countries: and they rode upon the camels; that Abraham's servant
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 24:61
And Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way. Rebekah arose, and her damsels.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 24:61
Genesis 24:61 And Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way.Ver. 61. They rode upon the camels.] A tiresome and tedious journey it was, but for a good husband. Suffer we with, and for Christ, "that we may be glorified together," when the marriage shall be consummated. Heaven will pay for all. What though thou ride on a trotting camel it is to be married. He that rides to be crowned, will not think much of a rainy day.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 24:61
61. her damsels] Rebekah took attendants with her besides the nurse mentioned in Genesis 24:59. See note on Genesis 24:10.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 24:61
61. Her damsels — Besides her especial nurse, (Genesis 24:59,) she was accompanied by other maidservants, as became one of her state and dignity.
Sermons on Genesis 24:61
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(Genesis) Genesis 24:10-14 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Abraham's servant who was sent to find a bride for Isaac. The servant prays to God for guidance and asks for a sign to help him |
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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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Lewis 1949 Revival Testimony by Mary Peckham | This sermon shares a personal testimony of a profound spiritual awakening during a time of revival in the Hebrides Islands. It describes the deep impact of the preaching, prayers, |
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(The Missing Messages in Today's Christianity) Godly Husbands and Wives by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of wisdom in relationships, particularly in the context of marriage. He shares a story about the sun and the wind competing to |
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Idolatry Is to Love the World by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being free from the pressure to please others and conform to worldly patterns. They highlight how the world dictates certai |
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A Christlike Home (1) Christlike Husbands and Wives by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of building a Christ-like home, focusing on the roles of a Christ-like husband, wife, father, and mother to raise Christ-like children. It hig |
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Unity Between Husband and Wife by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of building a Christian home based on the New Covenant standards, highlighting the need for peace, unity, and spiritual foundation in marriage |