Genesis 24:57

57 So they said, "Let's call the girl and ask her opinion."[a]

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Who perhaps through modesty had withdrawn herself to her own apartment, while the man and her friends were discoursing on this subject: and inquire at her mouth;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 But her brother and mother said, "Let the girl stay with us for about 10 days. Then she can go."
56 But he responded to them, "Do not delay me, since the Lord has made my journey a success. Send me away so that I may go to my master."
57 So they said, "Let's call the girl and ask her opinion."
58 They called Rebekah and said to her, "Will you go with this man?" She replied, "I will go."
59 So they sent away their sister Rebekah and her nurse, and Abraham's servant and his men.

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