Genesis 24:57 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they said, We will call the damsel, and enquire at her mouth.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And they said, 'We will call the young woman and ask her what she wants to do.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is showing that Rebekah's family decided to let her speak for herself about whether she wanted to marry Isaac.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the arranged marriage negotiations between Abraham's servant and Rebekah's family. In ancient Near Eastern culture, marriages were typically arranged by families, but this moment shows unusual respect for the bride's consent. Rebekah's family was giving her a voice in this major life decision, which was progressive for that time period.

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