Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. Milkah bore these eight sons to Abraham’s brother Nahor. New Living Translation (Bethuel became the father of Rebekah.) In addition to these eight sons from Milcah, English Standard Version (Bethuel fathered Rebekah.) These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother. Berean Standard Bible And Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. Milcah bore these eight sons to Abraham’s brother Nahor. King James Bible And Bethuel begat Rebekah: these eight Milcah did bear to Nahor, Abraham's brother. New King James Version And Bethuel begot Rebekah. These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother. New American Standard Bible and it was Bethuel who fathered Rebekah. These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother. NASB 1995 Bethuel became the father of Rebekah; these eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother. NASB 1977 And Bethuel became the father of Rebekah: these eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother. Legacy Standard Bible And Bethuel was the father of Rebekah. These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother. Amplified Bible Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. These eight [children] Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother. Christian Standard Bible And Bethuel fathered Rebekah. Milcah bore these eight to Nahor, Abraham’s brother. Holman Christian Standard Bible And Bethuel fathered Rebekah. Milcah bore these eight to Nahor, Abraham’s brother. American Standard Version And Bethuel begat Rebekah. These eight did Milcah bear to Nahor, Abraham's brother. English Revised Version And Bethuel begat Rebekah: these eight did Milcah bear to Nahor, Abraham's brother. GOD'S WORD® Translation Bethuel is the father of Rebekah. Milcah had these eight sons by Abraham's brother Nahor. Good News Translation Rebecca's father. Milcah bore these eight sons to Nahor, Abraham's brother. International Standard Version Bethuel fathered Rebekah. Milcah bore these eight sons to Nahor, Abraham's brother. Majority Standard Bible And Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. Milcah bore these eight sons to Abraham?s brother Nahor. NET Bible (Now Bethuel became the father of Rebekah.) These were the eight sons Milcah bore to Abraham's brother Nahor. New Heart English Bible Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham's brother. Webster's Bible Translation And Bethuel begat Rebekah: these eight Milcah bore to Nahor Abraham's brother. World English Bible Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Bethuel has begotten Rebekah”; Milcah has borne these eight to Nahor, Abraham’s brother; Young's Literal Translation and Bethuel hath begotten Rebekah;' these eight hath Milcah borne to Nahor, Abraham's brother; Smith's Literal Translation And Bethuel will beget Rebekah: these eight, Milcah will bring forth to Nahor, Abraham's brother. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Bathuel, of whom was born Rebecca: These eight did Melcha bear to Nachor Abraham's brother. Catholic Public Domain Version as well as Bethuel, of whom was born Rebekah. These eight Milcah bore for Nahor, the brother of Abraham. New American Bible Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother. New Revised Standard Version Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. These eight Milcah bore to Nahor, Abraham’s brother. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Bethuel begot Rebekah; these eight Milcah did bear to Nahor, Abraham's brother. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Bethuyel begot Raphqa; Melka gave birth to these eight by Nakhor the brother of Abraham.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Bethuel begot Rebekah; these eight did Milcah bear to Nahor, Abraham's brother. Brenton Septuagint Translation these are eight sons, which Melcha bore to Nachor the brother of Abraam. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Sons of Nahor…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 Matthew 1:1-2 This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. Luke 3:34 the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor, Hebrews 11:17-19 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac on the altar. He who had received the promises was ready to offer his one and only son, / even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death. James 2:21-23 Was not our father Abraham justified by what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? / You see that his faith was working with his actions, and his faith was perfected by what he did. / And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God. Romans 9:7-9 Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring. / For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.” Galatians 4:22-23 For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by the slave woman and the other by the free woman. / His son by the slave woman was born according to the flesh, but his son by the free woman was born through the promise. Acts 7:8 Then God gave Abraham the covenant of circumcision, and Abraham became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day. And Isaac became the father of Jacob, and Jacob of the twelve patriarchs. John 8:39 “Abraham is our father,” they replied. “If you were children of Abraham,” said Jesus, “you would do the works of Abraham. Romans 4:18-22 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.” / Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb. / Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, ... Galatians 3:6-9 So also, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” / Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham. / The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and foretold the gospel to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” ... 1 Chronicles 1:28-34 The sons of Abraham were Isaac and Ishmael. / These are their genealogies: Nebaioth the firstborn of Ishmael, then Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, / Mishma, Dumah, Massa, Hadad, Tema, ... 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. 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. 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. Genesis 29:5 “Do you know Laban the grandson of Nahor?” Jacob asked. “We know him,” they replied. Treasury of Scripture And Bethuel begat Rebekah: these eight Milcah did bear to Nahor, Abraham's brother. Bethuel. Genesis 24:15,24,47 And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder… Genesis 25:20 And Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah to wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padanaram, the sister to Laban the Syrian. Genesis 28:2,5 Arise, go to Padanaram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother's brother… Rebekah. Genesis 24:51,60,67 Behold, Rebekah is before thee, take her, and go, and let her be thy master's son's wife, as the LORD hath spoken… Romans 9:10 And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac; Rebecca. Jump to Previous Abraham's Bear Begat Begot Begotten Bethuel Bethu'el Bore Borne Children Eight Milcah Nahor Rebecca RebekahJump to Next Abraham's Bear Begat Begot Begotten Bethuel Bethu'el Bore Borne Children Eight Milcah Nahor Rebecca RebekahGenesis 22 1. Abraham is tested with the command to offer Isaac.3. He gives proof of his faith and obedience. 11. The angel prevents him. 13. Isaac is exchanged for a ram. 14. The place is called Jehovah-jireh. 15. Abraham is again blessed. 20. The generations of Nahor unto Rebekah. And Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. Bethuel is a significant figure as the father of Rebekah, who becomes the wife of Isaac, Abraham's son. This connection is crucial for the continuation of the Abrahamic covenant through Isaac's lineage. Rebekah's introduction here foreshadows her role in the narrative of Genesis 24, where she is chosen as Isaac's wife, ensuring the covenantal promises continue. The name Bethuel means "man of God," indicating a possible reverence or connection to the divine, which is fitting given his daughter's future role in the biblical narrative. Rebekah's introduction also sets the stage for the birth of Jacob and Esau, furthering the lineage that leads to the twelve tribes of Israel. Milcah bore these eight sons to Abraham’s brother Nahor. Persons / Places / Events 1. BethuelThe son of Nahor and Milcah, and the father of Rebekah. He plays a crucial role in the lineage that leads to the birth of Rebekah, who becomes Isaac's wife. 2. Rebekah The daughter of Bethuel, who later becomes the wife of Isaac, Abraham's son. Her introduction here foreshadows her significant role in the continuation of Abraham's lineage. 3. Milcah The wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, and mother of eight sons, including Bethuel. Her role highlights the extended family of Abraham and the fulfillment of God's promise to multiply his descendants. 4. Nahor Abraham's brother, who settled in Haran. His family is mentioned to show the broader context of Abraham's relatives and God's work beyond just Abraham's immediate family. 5. Haran The place where Nahor's family resides. It serves as a backdrop for the unfolding of God's plan through Abraham's extended family. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in LineageThe mention of Rebekah's birth in this genealogy highlights God's sovereign plan in orchestrating the lineage through which His promises to Abraham would be fulfilled. The Importance of Family The detailed genealogy underscores the importance of family in God's plan. It reminds us of the value of our own family heritage and the role it plays in God's purposes. Faithfulness Across Generations God's faithfulness to Abraham is seen not only in his immediate descendants but also in the extended family, encouraging us to trust in God's promises across generations. Preparation for Future Events The introduction of Rebekah sets the stage for future events in the biblical account, teaching us that God prepares the way for His plans long before they come to fruition.Verse 23. - And Bethuel begat Rebekah - Ribkah; captivating, ensnaring (Furst); "a rope with a noose," not unfit as the name of a girl who ensnares men by her beauty (Gesenius). Rebekah was the child of Isaac's cousin, and being the daughter of Nahor's youngest son, was probably about the same age as her future husband. These eight Milcah did bear to Nahor, Abraham's brother. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And Bethuelוּבְתוּאֵ֖ל (ū·ḇə·ṯū·’êl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1328: Bethuel -- perhaps 'man of God', a nephew of Abraham became the father of יָלַ֣ד (yā·laḏ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage Rebekah. רִבְקָ֑ה (riḇ·qāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7259: Rebekah -- wife of Isaac Milcah מִלְכָּ֔ה (mil·kāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4435: Milcah -- two Israelite women bore יָלְדָ֣ה (yā·lə·ḏāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage these אֵ֙לֶּה֙ (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those eight [sons] שְׁמֹנָ֥ה (šə·mō·nāh) Number - masculine singular Strong's 8083: A cardinal number, eight, eighth to Abraham’s אַבְרָהָֽם׃ (’aḇ·rā·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation brother אֲחִ֥י (’ă·ḥî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 251: A brother, ) Nahor. לְנָח֖וֹר (lə·nā·ḥō·wr) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5152: Nochor Links Genesis 22:23 NIVGenesis 22:23 NLT Genesis 22:23 ESV Genesis 22:23 NASB Genesis 22:23 KJV Genesis 22:23 BibleApps.com Genesis 22:23 Biblia Paralela Genesis 22:23 Chinese Bible Genesis 22:23 French Bible Genesis 22:23 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 22:23 Bethuel became the father of Rebekah (Gen. 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