Genesis 24:57

57 They said, "We will call the girl, and ask her."

Genesis 24:57 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 24:57

And they said, we will call the damsel
Who perhaps through modesty had withdrawn herself to her own apartment, while the man and her friends were discoursing on this subject: and inquire at her mouth;
what she says to it, whether willing to go directly or not; the matter in question was referred to her, and left to her decision.

Genesis 24:57 In-Context

55 Her brother and her mother said, "Let the girl remain with us a while, at least ten days; after that she may go."

56 But he said to them, "Do not delay me, since the Lord has made my journey successful; let me go that I may go to my master."

57 They said, "We will call the girl, and ask her."

58 And they called Rebekah, and said to her, "Will you go with this man?" She said, "I will."

59 So they sent away their sister Rebekah and her nurse along with Abraham's servant and his men.