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Genesis 24:56

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Genesis 24:56 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing Jehovah hath prospered my way. Send me away that I may go to my master.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing Jehovah hath prospered my way. Send me away that I may go to my master.
Genesis 24:56 — American Standard Version

Context — Genesis 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
53And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah. He gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things.
54And 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.
55And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us [a few] days, at the least ten. After that she shall go.
56And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing Jehovah hath prospered my way. Send me away that I may go to my master.
57And they said, We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.
58And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go.
59And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham`s servant, and his men.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he said unto them, hinder me not, etc.] Do not detain me, let me set forward on my journey: seeing, the Lord hath prospered my way; succeeded him in what he came about; and by his being succeeded so well, and so soon, it seemed to be the mind of the Lord that he should hasten his journey homeward: send me away, that I may go to my master; and carry him the good news of his success, and attend his domestic affairs, over which he was set.”
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