Genesis 24:21
And the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the Lord had made his journey prosperous or not.
Genesis 24:21 in other translations
| BSB | Meanwhile, the man watched her silently to see whether or not the LORD had made his journey a success. |
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| WEB | The man looked steadfastly at her, remaining silent, to know whether the LORD had made his journey prosperous or not. |
| ASV | And the man looked stedfastly on her, holding his peace, to know whether Jehovah had made his journey prosperous or not. |
| YLT | And the man, wondering at her, remaineth silent, to know whether Jehovah hath made his way prosperous or not. |
| DARBY | And the man was astonished at her, remaining silent, to know whether Jehovah had made his journey prosperous or not. |
| BBE | And the man, looking at her, said nothing, waiting to see if the Lord had given his journey a good outcome. |
| Webster | And the man, wondering at her, held his peace, to know whether the LORD had made his journey prosperous, or not. |
What does Genesis 24:21 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 24:15-21
15-21. before he had done speaking ... behold, Rebekah came out--As he anticipated, a young woman unveiled, as in pastoral regions, appeared with her pitcher on her shoulder. Her comely appearance, her affable manners, her obliging courtesy in going down the steps to fetch water not only to him but to pour it into the trough for his camels, afforded him the most agreeable surprise. She was the very person his…
Adam Clarke's Commentary
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Genesis 24:10-28
Abraham's servant devoutly acknowledged God. We have leave to be particular in recommending our affairs to the care of Divine providence. He proposes a sign, not that he intended to proceed no further, if not gratified in it; but it is a prayer that God would provide a good wife for his young master; and that was a good prayer. She should be simple, industrious, humble, cheerful, serviceable, and hospitable…
Genesis 24:21 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Genesis 24:21
- Psalms 107:43
Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the Lord.
- Genesis 24:12
And he said, O Lord God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham.
- Luke 2:51
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
- 2 Samuel 7:18-20
Then went king David in, and sat before the Lord, and he said, Who am I, O Lord God? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto? And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord God; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant’s house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord God? And what can David say more unto thee? for thou, Lord God, knowest thy servant.
- Luke 2:19
But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
- Psalms 116:1-7
I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow. Then called I upon the name of the Lord; O Lord, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. …
- Psalms 34:1-6
A Psalm of David, when he changed his behaviour before Abimelech; who drove him away, and he departed. I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. …
- Genesis 24:56
And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.
- Psalms 107:8
Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
- Psalms 107:1
O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
- Psalms 107:15
Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Context
- Genesis 24:20
And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw water, and drew for all his camels.
- Genesis 24:21
And the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the Lord had made his journey prosperous or not.
- Genesis 24:22
And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold;
Genesis 24:21 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y el hombre estaba maravillado de ella, callando, para saber si Jehová había prosperado ó no su viaje. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et l’homme la regardait avec étonnement sans rien dire, pour savoir si l’ Éternel aurait fait prospérer son voyage, ou non. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und der Mann sah ihr staunend zu und schwieg, um zu erkennen, ob Jehova zu seiner Reise Glück gegeben habe oder nicht. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Ipse autem contemplabatur eam tacitus, scire volens utrum prosperum iter suum fecisset Dominus, an non. |