Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Rebekah and her attendants got ready and mounted the camels and went back with the man. So the servant took Rebekah and left. New Living Translation Then Rebekah and her servant girls mounted the camels and followed the man. So Abraham’s servant took Rebekah and went on his way. English Standard Version Then Rebekah and her young women arose and rode on the camels and followed the man. Thus the servant took Rebekah and went his way. Berean Standard Bible Then Rebekah and her servant girls got ready, mounted the camels, and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and left. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Then Rebekah and her maids arose, and they rode on the camels and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and departed. New American Standard Bible Then Rebekah got up with her female attendants, and they mounted the camels and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and departed. NASB 1995 Then Rebekah arose with her maids, and they mounted the camels and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and departed. NASB 1977 Then Rebekah arose with her maids, and they mounted the camels and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and departed. Legacy Standard Bible Then Rebekah arose with her young women, and they mounted the camels and went after the man. So the servant took Rebekah and went. Amplified Bible Then Rebekah and her attendants stood, and they mounted camels and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and went on his way. Christian Standard Bible Then Rebekah and her female servants got up, mounted the camels, and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and left. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Rebekah and her female servants got up, mounted the camels, and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and left. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version Afterwards, Rebekah and the young women who were to travel with her prepared to leave. Then they got on camels and left with Abraham's servant and his men. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Rebekah and her maids left. Riding on camels, they followed the man. The servant took Rebekah and left. Good News Translation Then Rebecca and her young women got ready and mounted the camels to go with Abraham's servant, and they all started out. International Standard Version Then Rebekah and her young servant women got up, mounted their camels, and followed Abraham's servant, who took Rebekah and went on his way. Majority Standard Bible Then Rebekah and her servant girls got ready, mounted the camels, and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and left. NET Bible Then Rebekah and her female servants mounted the camels and rode away with the man. So Abraham's servant took Rebekah and left. New Heart English Bible And Rebekah and her female servants got ready, and they rode on the camels and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and went on his way. Webster's Bible Translation 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. World English Bible Rebekah arose with her ladies. They rode on the camels, and followed the man. The servant took Rebekah, and went his way. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Rebekah and her young women arise, and ride on the camels, and go after the man; and the servant takes Rebekah and goes. Young's Literal Translation And Rebekah and her young women arise, and ride on the camels, and go after the man; and the servant taketh Rebekah and goeth. Smith's Literal Translation And Rebekah will rise up, and her maidens, and ride upon the camels, and will go after the man: and the servant will take Rebekah and will go. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo Rebecca and her maids, being set upon camels, followed the man: who with speed returned to his master. Catholic Public Domain Version And so, Rebekah and her maids, riding upon camels, followed the man, who quickly returned to his lord. New American Bible Then Rebekah and her attendants started out; they mounted the camels and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and went on his way. New Revised Standard Version Then Rebekah and her maids rose up, mounted the camels, and followed the man; thus the servant took Rebekah, and went his way. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen Rebekah arose with her maids, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man; and the servant took Rebekah and went his way. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Raphqa arose, and her young women, and sat down on camels, and she went on after the man, and the Servant took Raphqa and went on. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man. And the servant took Rebekah, and went his way. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Rebecca rose up and her maidens, and they mounted the camels and went with the man; and the servant having taken up Rebecca, departed. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Rebekah is Chosen…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. Cross References Genesis 12:5 And Abram took his wife Sarai, his nephew Lot, and all the possessions and people they had acquired in Haran, and set out for the land of Canaan. When they came to the land of Canaan, Genesis 28:5 So Isaac sent Jacob to Paddan-aram, to Laban son of Bethuel the Aramean, the brother of Rebekah, who was the mother of Jacob and Esau. Genesis 31:17-18 Then Jacob got up and put his children and his wives on camels, / and he drove all his livestock before him, along with all the possessions he had acquired in Paddan-aram, to go to his father Isaac in the land in Canaan. Genesis 35:6 So Jacob and everyone with him arrived in Luz (that is, Bethel) in the land of Canaan. Genesis 46:1-7 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. Exodus 4:20 So Moses took his wife and sons, put them on a donkey, and headed back to Egypt. And he took the staff of God in his hand. 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 25:42 So Abigail hurried and got on a donkey, and attended by five of her maidens, she followed David’s messengers and became his wife. 1 Kings 10:2 She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. Isaiah 60:6 Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. Matthew 2:11 On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 25:1-10 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. / Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. / The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. ... Luke 1:39-40 In those days Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah, / where she entered the home of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. Luke 10:38-42 As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. / She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. / But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!” ... Treasury of Scripture And Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode on the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way. they rode. Genesis 31:34 Now Rachel had taken the images, and put them in the camel's furniture, and sat upon them. And Laban searched all the tent, but found them not. 1 Samuel 30:17 And David smote them from the twilight even unto the evening of the next day: and there escaped not a man of them, save four hundred young men, which rode upon camels, and fled. Esther 8:10,14 And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus' name, and sealed it with the king's ring, and sent letters by posts on horseback, and riders on mules, camels, and young dromedaries: … followed. Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Psalm 45:10 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house; Jump to Previous Arise Camels Damsels Departed Followed Ladies Maids Mounted Ready Rebecca Rebekah Ride Rode Seated Servant Servant-Women Way Women YoungJump to Next Arise Camels Damsels Departed Followed Ladies Maids Mounted Ready Rebecca Rebekah Ride Rode Seated Servant Servant-Women Way Women YoungGenesis 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. Then Rebekah and her servant girls got ready This phrase indicates preparation and willingness to embark on a significant journey. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, such readiness reflects obedience and trust. Rebekah's decision to leave her family and homeland mirrors the call of Abraham in Genesis 12:1, where he was called to leave his country and go to a land God would show him. This act of faith is a precursor to the Christian call to follow Christ, leaving behind the old life for a new one. mounted the camels and followed the man So the servant took Rebekah and left Persons / Places / Events 1. RebekahA key figure in this passage, Rebekah is the daughter of Bethuel and the future wife of Isaac. Her willingness to leave her family and homeland demonstrates her faith and obedience. 2. Maidservants These are the women who accompanied Rebekah on her journey. Their presence signifies the importance and status of Rebekah as she transitions to her new life. 3. The Servant This is Abraham's servant, often identified as Eliezer, who was tasked with finding a wife for Isaac. His faithfulness and dedication to his master's mission are evident throughout the chapter. 4. Camels The mode of transportation for Rebekah and her entourage, camels symbolize wealth and the provision of God for a successful journey. 5. The Journey This event marks the beginning of Rebekah's journey from her home in Paddan Aram to Canaan, where she will become Isaac's wife, continuing the Abrahamic covenant. Teaching Points Faithful ObedienceRebekah's readiness to leave her family and homeland is a powerful example of obedience to God's will. Believers are encouraged to trust and follow God's leading, even when it requires significant change. God's Provision The successful journey of Rebekah and the servant illustrates God's provision and faithfulness. Christians can trust that God will provide for their needs as they walk in His will. Role of Servanthood The servant's dedication to his mission reflects the importance of servanthood in the Christian life. Believers are called to serve faithfully, fulfilling the tasks God has entrusted to them. Community and Support The presence of Rebekah's maidservants highlights the importance of community and support in times of transition. Christians should seek and offer support within their faith communities.Verse 61. - And Rebekah arose (expressive of the promptitude, celerity, and decision of her departure), and her damsels, - probably a company, at least two, though Laban afterwards only gave each of his daughters one (Genesis 29:24, 29) - and they rode upon camels (most likely those which Abraham's servant had brought), and followed the man (not in fear, but in hope): and the servant took (in the sense of undertook the charge of) Rebekah (who, in his eyes, would now he invested with additional charms, as his young master's intended bride), and went his way - returning by the road he came. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Rebekahרִבְקָ֜ה (riḇ·qāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7259: Rebekah -- wife of Isaac and her servant girls וְנַעֲרֹתֶ֗יהָ (wə·na·‘ă·rō·ṯe·hā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 5291: A girl, maiden got ready, וַתָּ֨קָם (wat·tā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand mounted וַתִּרְכַּ֙בְנָה֙ (wat·tir·kaḇ·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 7392: To ride, to place upon, to despatch the camels, הַגְּמַלִּ֔ים (hag·gə·mal·lîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1581: A camel and followed וַתֵּלַ֖כְנָה (wat·tê·laḵ·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk the man. הָאִ֑ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person So the servant הָעֶ֛בֶד (hā·‘e·ḇeḏ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant took וַיִּקַּ֥ח (way·yiq·qaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take Rebekah רִבְקָ֖ה (riḇ·qāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7259: Rebekah -- wife of Isaac and left. וַיֵּלַֽךְ׃ (way·yê·laḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk Links Genesis 24:61 NIVGenesis 24:61 NLT Genesis 24:61 ESV Genesis 24:61 NASB Genesis 24:61 KJV Genesis 24:61 BibleApps.com Genesis 24:61 Biblia Paralela Genesis 24:61 Chinese Bible Genesis 24:61 French Bible Genesis 24:61 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 24:61 Rebekah arose with her ladies (Gen. 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