Genesis 24:57

57 And they said, "Let us call the girl and ask {her opinion}."

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Who perhaps through modesty had withdrawn herself to her own apartment, while the man and her friends were discoursing on this subject: and inquire at her mouth;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 And her brother and her mother said, "Let the girl remain with us ten days [or so]; after [that] she may go."

56 And he said to them, "Do not delay me. Now, Yahweh has made my journey successful. Let me go. I must go to my master."

57 And they said, "Let us call the girl and ask {her opinion}."

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

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

Footnotes

• [a]. Literally "her mouth"