Genesis 24:57
New International Version
Then they said, “Let’s call the young woman and ask her about it.”

New Living Translation
“Well,” they said, “we’ll call Rebekah and ask her what she thinks.”

English Standard Version
They said, “Let us call the young woman and ask her.”

Berean Standard Bible
So they said, “We will call the girl and ask her opinion.”

King James Bible
And they said, We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.

New King James Version
So they said, “We will call the young woman and ask her personally.”

New American Standard Bible
And they said, “We will call the young woman and ask her.”

NASB 1995
And they said, “We will call the girl and consult her wishes.”

NASB 1977
And they said, “We will call the girl and consult her wishes.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And they said, “We will call the young woman and ask about her wishes.”

Amplified Bible
And they said, “We will call the girl and ask her what she prefers.”

Christian Standard Bible
So they said, “Let’s call the girl and ask her opinion.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So they said, “Let’s call the girl and ask her opinion.”

American Standard Version
And they said, We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.

Contemporary English Version
They answered, "Let's ask Rebekah what she wants to do."

English Revised Version
And they said, We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So they said, "We'll call the girl and ask her."

Good News Translation
They answered, "Let's call her and find out what she has to say."

International Standard Version
But they said, "We'll call the young lady and see what she has to say about this."

Majority Standard Bible
So they said, ?We will call the girl and ask her opinion.?

NET Bible
Then they said, "We'll call the girl and find out what she wants to do."

New Heart English Bible
Then they said, "We will call the young woman and ask her."

Webster's Bible Translation
And they said, We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.

World English Bible
They said, “We will call the young lady, and ask her.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they say, “Let us call for the young person, and inquire of her mouth”;

Young's Literal Translation
and they say, 'Let us call for the young person, and ask at her mouth;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And they will say, We will, call to the girl, and ask her mouth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they said: Let us call the maid, and ask her will.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they said, “Let us call the girl, and ask her will.”

New American Bible
They answered, “Let us call the young woman and see what she herself has to say about it.”

New Revised Standard Version
They said, “We will call the girl, and ask her.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they said, We will call the damsel, and ask her.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they said, “We will call the girl and we will ask from her mouth.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they said: 'We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And they said, Let us call the damsel, and enquire at her mouth.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Rebekah is Chosen
56But he replied, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey a success. Send me on my way so that I may go to my master.” 57So they said, “We will call the girl and ask her opinion.” 58They called Rebekah and asked her, “Will you go with this man?” “I will go,” she replied.…

Cross References
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.

Genesis 28:1-2
So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him. “Do not take a wife from the Canaanite women,” he commanded. / “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 31:14-16
And Rachel and Leah replied, “Do we have any portion or inheritance left in our father’s house? / Are we not regarded by him as outsiders? Not only has he sold us, but he has certainly squandered what was paid for us. / Surely all the wealth that God has taken away from our father belongs to us and to our children. So do whatever God has told you.”

Genesis 29:18-20
Since Jacob loved Rachel, he answered, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.” / Laban replied, “Better that I give her to you than to another. Stay here with me.” / So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, yet it seemed but a few days because of his love for her.

Genesis 34:4-6
So Shechem told his father Hamor, “Get me this girl as a wife.” / Jacob heard that Shechem had defiled his daughter Dinah, but since his sons were with his livestock in the field, he remained silent about it until they returned. / Meanwhile, Shechem’s father Hamor came to speak with Jacob.

Genesis 46:1-4
So Israel set out with all that he had, and when he came to Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. / And that night God spoke to Israel in a vision: “Jacob, Jacob!” He said. “Here I am,” replied Jacob. / “I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. ...

Exodus 2:21
Moses agreed to stay with the man, and he gave his daughter Zipporah to Moses in marriage.

Numbers 36:6
This is what the LORD has commanded concerning the daughters of Zelophehad: They may marry anyone they please, provided they marry within a clan of the tribe of their father.

Deuteronomy 7:3-4
Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons, / because they will turn your sons away from following Me to serve other gods. Then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and He will swiftly destroy you.

Ruth 1:16-17
But Ruth replied: “Do not urge me to leave you or to turn from following you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God. / Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD punish me, and ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.”

1 Samuel 25:39-42
On hearing that Nabal was dead, David said, “Blessed be the LORD, who has upheld my cause against the reproach of Nabal and has restrained His servant from evil. For the LORD has brought the wickedness of Nabal down upon his own head.” Then David sent word to Abigail, asking her to become his wife. / When his servants came to Abigail at Carmel, they said, “David has sent us to take you as his wife.” / She arose, bowed facedown, and said, “Here is your servant, ready to serve and to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.” ...

2 Samuel 13:13
Where could I ever take my shame? And you would be like one of the fools in Israel! Please speak to the king, for he will not withhold me from you.”

Proverbs 18:22
He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.

Proverbs 31:10
A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.

Song of Solomon 8:6-7
Set me as a seal over your heart, as a seal upon your arm. For love is as strong as death, its jealousy as unrelenting as Sheol. Its sparks are fiery flames, the fiercest blaze of all. / Mighty waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away. If a man were to give all the wealth of his house for love, his offer would be utterly scorned.


Treasury of Scripture

And they said, We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.

Jump to Previous
Consult Damsel Decision Girl Inquire Lady Maiden Mouth Wishes Young
Jump to Next
Consult Damsel Decision Girl Inquire Lady Maiden Mouth Wishes Young
Genesis 24
1. Abraham swears his servant.
10. The servant's journey.
12. His prayer.
14. His sign.
15. Rebekah meets him;
18. fulfils his sign;
22. receives jewels;
23. shows her kindred;
25. and invites him home.
26. The servant blesses God.
29. Laban entertains him.
34. The servant shows his message.
50. Laban and Bethuel approve it.
58. Rebekah consents to go, and departs.
62. Isaac meets and marries her.














So they said
This phrase indicates a collective decision-making process. In the Hebrew context, the word "they" refers to Rebekah's family, who are deliberating on the proposal brought by Abraham's servant. The use of "said" (Hebrew: אָמַר, 'amar) implies a verbal declaration, highlighting the importance of spoken word in ancient Near Eastern culture. It reflects a moment of transition from internal deliberation to external action, emphasizing the communal nature of decision-making in patriarchal societies.

We will call
The act of calling (Hebrew: קָרָא, qara) signifies an invitation or summoning. In ancient times, calling someone was not merely about getting their attention but inviting them into a significant moment or decision. This reflects the respect and consideration given to Rebekah, acknowledging her role and agency in the decision about her future. It underscores the biblical principle of seeking and valuing individual input within the community.

the girl
The term "girl" (Hebrew: נַעֲרָה, na'arah) refers to Rebekah, emphasizing her youth and unmarried status. In the cultural and historical context, a "na'arah" was often at the center of marriage negotiations, yet her opinion was not always sought. The mention of "the girl" here highlights the narrative's progressive nature, where Rebekah's voice is given weight in the decision-making process, aligning with the biblical theme of God valuing individuals regardless of societal norms.

and ask her opinion
This phrase is pivotal, as it demonstrates a respect for Rebekah's autonomy. The Hebrew root for "ask" (שָׁאַל, sha'al) implies seeking information or guidance, often used in contexts of inquiry or consultation. "Opinion" (Hebrew: פֶּה, peh, literally "mouth") suggests a verbal expression of one's thoughts or desires. This reflects a significant moment where Rebekah's personal choice is honored, aligning with the biblical narrative of God’s providence working through human agency and free will. It serves as an inspirational reminder of the value of personal consent and the dignity of choice in the eyes of God.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So they said,
וַיֹּאמְר֖וּ (way·yō·mə·rū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“We will call
נִקְרָ֣א (niq·rā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common plural
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

the girl
לַֽנַּעֲרָ֑ (lan·na·‘ă·rā)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5291: A girl, maiden

and ask
וְנִשְׁאֲלָ֖ה (wə·niš·’ă·lāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural
Strong's 7592: To inquire, to request, to demand

her opinion.”
פִּֽיהָ׃ (pî·hā)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to


Links
Genesis 24:57 NIV
Genesis 24:57 NLT
Genesis 24:57 ESV
Genesis 24:57 NASB
Genesis 24:57 KJV

Genesis 24:57 BibleApps.com
Genesis 24:57 Biblia Paralela
Genesis 24:57 Chinese Bible
Genesis 24:57 French Bible
Genesis 24:57 Catholic Bible

OT Law: Genesis 24:57 They said We will call the young (Gen. Ge Gn)
Genesis 24:56
Top of Page
Top of Page