Genesis 24:56

And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 24:56

BSB

But he replied, "Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey a success. Send me on my way so that I may go to my master."

AKJV

And he said to them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD has prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.

CPDV

"Do not be willing," he said, "to delay me, for the Lord has directed my way. Release me, so that I may journey to my lord."

ERV

And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.

NHEB

He said to them, "Do not hinder me, seeing the LORD has prospered my journey. Send me away that I may go to my master."

SMT

And he will say to them, Ye shall not delay me, and Jehovah prospered my way send me forth, and I shall go to my lord.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 24:56

AndhesaidH559VerbuntothemHindermeH309VerbnotseeingtheLORDH3068Proper NamehathprosperedH6743VerbmywayH1870Noun MasculinesendmeawayH7971VerbthatImaygoH3212VerbtomymasterH113Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 24:56

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

Overview of Genesis 24:56

Summary

Servant urges swift departure, citing God's blessing

Place

Well

Event

Servant insists on immediate departure

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC