Genesis 24:58

King James Version:

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And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go.

Complete Jewish Bible:

They called Rivkah and asked her, "Will you go with this man?" and she replied, "I will."

Berean Standard Bible:

They called Rebekah and asked her, “Will you go with this man?” “I will go,” she replied.

American Standard Version:

And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And they called^{H7121} Rebekah^{H7259}, and said^{H559} unto her, Wilt thou go^{H3212} with this man^{H376}? And she said^{H559}, I will go^{H3212}.

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Commentary for Genesis 24:58

Genesis 24:58 is part of the narrative in which Abraham's servant is seeking a wife for Isaac, Abraham's son. The themes of this verse include divine providence, faith, and family. In the broader context of Genesis 24, Abraham does not want his son to marry a Canaanite woman, so he sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac from among his own relatives. The servant prays for a sign to identify the right woman and meets Rebekah, who fits the criteria he asked of God.

The historical context is set in the patriarchal era, where family lineage and alliances were significant. Marriages were often arranged, and the consent of the woman, while sought, was not always the primary concern. In this case, Rebekah's consent is affirmatively sought, and her willingness to leave her family and travel to a foreign land to marry Isaac demonstrates her faith in God's guidance and her role in the unfolding of God's covenant with Abraham's descendants.

Rebekah's positive response, "I will go," reflects her obedience and willingness to participate in the divine plan, which is a key theme throughout the book of Genesis. This event also underscores the importance of faith and trust in God's promises, as Rebekah leaves her home relying on God's provision for the future.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H7121
   There are 689 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קָרָא
   Transliteration: qârâʼ
   Pronunciation: kaw-raw'
   Description: a primitive root (rather identical with קָרָא through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications); bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say.
   
2. Strong's Number: H7259
   There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: רִבְקָה
   Transliteration: Ribqâh
   Pronunciation: rib-kaw'
   Description: from an unused root probably meaning to clog by tying up the fetlock; fettering (by beauty); Ribkah, the wife of Isaac; Rebekah.
   
3. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3212
   There are 938 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָלַךְ
   Transliteration: yâlak
   Pronunciation: yaw-lak'
   Description: a primitive root (compare הָלַךְ); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses); [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak.
   
5. Strong's Number: H376
   There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אִישׁ
   Transliteration: ʼîysh
   Pronunciation: eesh
   Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare אִשָּׁה.