Genesis 24:57

57 They said, "We'll call the girl; we'll 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Who perhaps through modesty had withdrawn herself to her own apartment, while the man and her friends were discoursing on this subject: and inquire at her mouth;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 mother said, "Let the girl stay a while, say another ten days, and then go."
56 He said, "Oh, don't make me wait! God has worked everything out so well - send me off to my master."
57 They said, "We'll call the girl; we'll ask her."
58 They called Rebekah and asked her, "Do you want to go with this man?" She said, "I'm ready to go."
59 So they sent them off, their sister Rebekah with her nurse, and Abraham's servant with his men.
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