Genesis 24:42

And I came this day unto the well, and said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way which I go:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 24:42

BSB

So when I came to the spring today, I prayed: O LORD, God of my master Abraham, if only You would make my journey a success!

AKJV

And I came this day to the well, and said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, if now you do prosper my way which I go:

CPDV

And so, today I arrived at the well of water, and I said: 'O Lord, the God of my lord Abraham, if you have directed my way, in which I now walk,

ERV

And I came this day unto the fountain, and said, O LORD, the God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way which I go:

NHEB

I came this day to the spring, and said, 'The LORD, the God of my master Abraham, if now you will prosper my journey in which I go-

SMT

And I will come this day to the fountain, and say, Jehovah, God of lord Abraham, if thou wilt now incline thyself to prosper my way in which I go:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 24:42

AndIcameH935VerbthisdayH3117Noun MasculineuntothewellH5869NounandsaidH559VerbOLORDH3068Proper Name GodH430Noun MasculineofmymasterH113Noun Masculine AbrahamH85Proper Name MasculineifnowthoudoH3426 prosperH6743VerbmywayH1870Noun MasculinewhichIgoH1980Verb

Commentary for Genesis 24:42

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

Overview of Genesis 24:42

Summary

Man prays for divine confirmation of guidance

Place

Well

Event

Servant prays for guidance

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC