KJV ORIGINAL
And now if ye will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me: and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Now, if you will show kindness and honesty to my master, tell me. But if you won't, tell me that too, so I can decide which way to go from here.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The servant is asking for a clear, honest answer so he can know how to proceed with his mission.
📚 Historical Context
This is Abraham's servant speaking to Rebekah's family after explaining his mission to find a wife for Isaac. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, marriage negotiations required clear commitments from families, and the servant needed to know whether to continue pursuing this match or look elsewhere. The phrase 'turn to the right hand, or to the left' was a common expression meaning to choose an alternative course of action.
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