Genesis 24:31

And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the LORD; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 24:31

BSB
"Come, you who are blessed by the LORD," said Laban. "Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels."
AKJV
And he said, Come in, you blessed of the LORD; why stand you without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels.
CPDV
and he said to him: "Enter, O blessed of the Lord. Why do you stand outside? I have prepared the house, and a place for the camels."
ERV
And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the LORD; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels.
NHEB
He said, "Come in, you blessed of the LORD. Why do you stand outside? For I have prepared the house, and room for the camels."
SMT
And he will say, Come thou blessed of Jehovah, why wilt thou stand without? and I prepared the house, and a place for the camels.

Commentary for Genesis 24:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 24:31
Summary
Host welcomes blessed visitor with preparedness
Place
Father's house
Event
Laban welcomes the visitor
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative