Genesis 24:59

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Genesis 24:59 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham`s servant, and his men.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham`s servant, and his men.
Genesis 24:59 — American Standard Version

Context — Genesis 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
59And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham`s servant, and his men.

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 they sent away Rebekah their sister, etc.] Not in a pet or angry humour, but with good will; they agreed she should go, and took their leave in a very honourable and affectionate manner. This is to be understood of her brother Laban, and of other brethren and sisters she might have; though by the connection of the words with the preceding, they seem to design her brother and mother, who spoke last; and probably all her relations are meant, who call her their sister, because so nearly related to them: and her nurse: who had been her nurse in former times, as Aben Ezra observes, in her infancy, for whom she had a particular affection, as is often the case; her name was Deborah, as appears…”
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