Genesis 24:59

So they let Laban's sister Rebekah leave with Abraham's servant and his men, together with the woman who had nursed her as a child.

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In The King James Version

And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham’s servant, and his men.

In Context

58They called Rebekah in and asked her, “Do you want to go with this man now?” “Yes, I'll go,” she replied.

60They asked a blessing on her, saying, “Our dear sister, may you become the mother to thousands and thousands of descendants, and may they conquer their enemies.”

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Cross References

Genesis 24:53Then he unpacked silver and gold jewelry and expensive clothes and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave valuable presents to her brother and her mother.

Genesis 35:8Deborah, Rebekah's nurse, died and was buried under the oak near Bethel. So it was named “the oak of weeping.”

1 Thessalonians 2:5As you know, we've never used flattering words. Nor were we covering up some greedy, selfish attitude—as God is our witness!

Matthew Henry on Genesis 24:55-62

Rebekah's Departure. ( b. c. 1857.) 54 And they did eat and drink, he and the men that were with him, and tarried all night; and they rose up in the morning, and he said, Send me away unto my master. 55 And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go. 56 And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master. 57 And they said, We will call the damsel, and enquire at her mouth. 58… Read the whole commentary →

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