Genesis 24:34
“And he said, I am Abraham's servant.”
Genesis 24:34 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And he said, I am Abraham's servant.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he said: I am the servant of Abraham:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And he said, I am Abraham's servant.
- DARBYDarby
- And he said, I am Abraham's servant.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He said, I am Abraham's servant.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And he saith, 'I am Abraham's servant;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- "Tell us," Laban said.
Context: Genesis 24
32And the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men's feet that were with him.
33And there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.
34And he said, I am Abraham's servant.
35And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.
36And Sarah my master's wife bare a son to my master when she was old: and unto him hath he given all that he hath.
About Genesis 24: Abraham's Servant Seeks a Wife for Isaac
Abraham's servant is sent to find a wife for Isaac, and he finds Rebekah.
Commentary
Genesis 24 is the story of Abraham sending his servant to find a wife for his son Isaac. Abraham is old and his wife Sarah has died, so he is concerned about finding a wife for his son. The servant is sent to Abraham's homeland of Mesopotamia to find a wife for Isaac. The servant prays to God for guidance and God answers his prayer. He meets Rebekah, who is a relative of Abraham, and she agrees to go back with him to marry Isaac.