Genesis 24:50

Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from the LORD: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 24:50

BSB

Laban and Bethuel answered, "This is from the LORD; we have no choice in the matter.

AKJV

Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceeds from the LORD: we cannot speak to you bad or good.

CPDV

And Laban and Bethuel responded: "A word has proceeded from the Lord. We are not able to speak anything else to you, beyond what pleases him.

ERV

Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from the LORD: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good.

NHEB

Then Laban and Bethuel answered, "The thing proceeds from the LORD. We can't speak to you bad or good.

SMT

And Laban will answer, and Bethuel, and they will say, This word came from Jehovah; we shall not be able to speak to thee, evil or good.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 24:50

ThenLabanH3837andBethuelH1328 answeredH6030VerbandsaidH559VerbThethingH1697Noun Masculine proceedethH3318VerbfromtheLORDH3068Proper NamewecannotH3201Verb speakH1696VerbuntotheebadH7451 orH176 goodH2896

Commentary for Genesis 24:50

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

Overview of Genesis 24:50

Summary

Family acknowledges God orchestrates this marriage arrangement

Place

Well

Event

Family recognizes God's hand

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC