Genesis 24:39

And I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 24:39

BSB

Then I asked my master, 'What if the woman will not come back with me?'

AKJV

And I said to my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me.

CPDV

But truly, I answered my lord, 'What if the woman is not willing to come with me?'

ERV

And I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me.

NHEB

I said to my master, 'What if the woman will not follow me?'

SMT

And saying to my lord, If the woman will not come after me?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 24:39

AndIsaidH559VerbuntomymasterH113Noun MasculinePeradventurethewomanH802Noun FemininewillnotfollowH3212Verbme

Commentary for Genesis 24:39

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 24:39

Summary

Man expresses concern about mission success

Place

Father's house

Event

Servant voices his concern

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC