Genesis 24:57

57 They said, “Let us call the young woman 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Who perhaps through modesty had withdrawn herself to her own apartment, while the man and her friends were discoursing on this subject: and inquire at her mouth;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 young woman 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 prospered my way. Send me away that I may go to my master. ”

57 They said, “Let us call the young woman and ask her. ”

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

59 So they sent away Rebekah their sister and her nurse, and Abraham’s servant and his men.