John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Genesis 24:43
What does Genesis 24:43 say?
The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Behold, I am standing by the fountain of water. And let it come to pass, that the maiden that cometh forth to draw, to whom I shall say, Give me, I pray thee, a little water from thy pitcher to drink.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.
The verse
Behold, I am standing by the fountain of water. And let it come to pass, that the maiden that cometh forth to draw, to whom I shall say, Give me, I pray thee, a little water from thy pitcher to drink.
Genesis 24:43 — American Standard Version
Context — Genesis 24
American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
43Behold, I am standing by the fountain of water. And let it come to pass, that the maiden that cometh forth to draw, to whom I shall say, Give me, I pray thee, a little water from thy pitcher to drink.
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- Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
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