Genesis 24:24
New International Version
She answered him, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son that Milkah bore to Nahor.”

New Living Translation
“I am the daughter of Bethuel,” she replied. “My grandparents are Nahor and Milcah.

English Standard Version
She said to him, “I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, whom she bore to Nahor.”

Berean Standard Bible
She replied, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son that Milcah bore to Nahor.”

King James Bible
And she said unto him, I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, which she bare unto Nahor.

New King James Version
So she said to him, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, Milcah’s son, whom she bore to Nahor.”

New American Standard Bible
She said to him, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, Milcah’s son, whom she bore to Nahor.”

NASB 1995
She said to him, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son of Milcah, whom she bore to Nahor.”

NASB 1977
And she said to him, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son of Milcah, whom she bore to Nahor.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And she said to him, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son of Milcah, whom she bore to Nahor.”

Amplified Bible
And she said to him, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, Milcah’s son, whom she bore to [her husband] Nahor.”

Christian Standard Bible
She answered him, “I am the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, whom she bore to Nahor.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
She answered him, “I am the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, whom she bore to Nahor.”

American Standard Version
And she said unto him, I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, whom she bare unto Nahor.

Contemporary English Version
She answered, "My father is Bethuel, the son of Nahor and Milcah.

English Revised Version
And she said unto him, I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, which she bare unto Nahor.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
She answered him, "I'm the daughter of Bethuel, son of Milcah and Nahor.

Good News Translation
"My father is Bethuel son of Nahor and Milcah," she answered.

International Standard Version
"I am the daughter of Bethuel," she answered. "He's the son of Milcah and Nahor.

Majority Standard Bible
She replied, ?I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son that Milcah bore to Nahor.?

NET Bible
She said to him, "I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, whom Milcah bore to Nahor.

New Heart English Bible
Then she said to him, "I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son of Milcah, whom she bore to Nahor."

Webster's Bible Translation
And she said to him, I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, whom she bore to Nahor.

World English Bible
She said to him, “I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, whom she bore to Nahor.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And she says to him, “I [am] daughter of Bethuel, son of Milcah, whom she has borne to Nahor.”

Young's Literal Translation
And she saith unto him, 'I am daughter of Bethuel, son of Milcah, whom she hath borne to Nahor.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And she will say to him, I the daughter of Bethuel, son of Milcah, who was born to Nahor.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And she answered: I am the daughter of Bathuel, the son of Melcha, whom she bore to Nachor.

Catholic Public Domain Version
She responded, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son of Milcah, to whom she gave birth for Nahor.”

New American Bible
She answered: “I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, whom she bore to Nahor.

New Revised Standard Version
She said to him, “I am the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, whom she bore to Nahor.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And she said to him, I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, whom she bore to Nahor.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And she said to him, “I am daughter of Bethuyel, son of Melka, whom she bore to Nakhor.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And she said unto him: 'I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, whom she bore unto Nahor.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And she said to him, I am the daughter of Bathuel the son of Melcha, whom she bore to Nachor.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Rebekah is Chosen
23“Whose daughter are you?” he asked. “Please tell me, is there room in your father’s house for us to spend the night?” 24She replied, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son that Milcah bore to Nahor.” 25Then she added, “We have plenty of straw and feed, as well as a place for you to spend the night.”…

Cross References
Genesis 22:20-23
Some time later, Abraham was told, “Milcah has also borne sons to your brother Nahor: / Uz the firstborn, his brother Buz, Kemuel (the father of Aram), / Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.” ...

Genesis 25:20
and Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan-aram and the sister of Laban the Aramean.

Genesis 28:2
“Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel, and take a wife from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother.

Genesis 29:5
“Do you know Laban the grandson of Nahor?” Jacob asked. “We know him,” they replied.

Genesis 11:29
And Abram and Nahor took wives for themselves. Abram’s wife was named Sarai, and Nahor’s wife was named Milcah; she was the daughter of Haran, who was the father of both Milcah and Iscah.

Genesis 31:53
May the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us.” So Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac.

Genesis 35:9-12
After Jacob had returned from Paddan-aram, God appeared to him again and blessed him. / And God said to him, “Though your name is Jacob, you will no longer be called Jacob. Instead, your name will be Israel.” So God named him Israel. / And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you. ...

Genesis 49:31
There Abraham and his wife Sarah are buried, there Isaac and his wife Rebekah are buried, and there I buried Leah.

Genesis 12:1-3
Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”

Genesis 17:15-16
Then God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, do not call her Sarai, for her name is to be Sarah. / And I will bless her and will surely give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she will be the mother of nations; kings of peoples will descend from her.”

Genesis 21:12
But God said to Abraham, “Do not be distressed about the boy and your maidservant. Listen to everything that Sarah tells you, for through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.

Matthew 1:2
Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.

Luke 3:34
the son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor,

Romans 9:7
Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.”

Hebrews 11:9
By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise.


Treasury of Scripture

And she said to him, I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, which she bore to Nahor.

Genesis 24:15
And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.

Genesis 11:29
And Abram and Nahor took them wives: the name of Abram's wife was Sarai; and the name of Nahor's wife, Milcah, the daughter of Haran, the father of Milcah, and the father of Iscah.

Genesis 22:20,23
And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor; …

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Genesis 24
1. Abraham swears his servant.
10. The servant's journey.
12. His prayer.
14. His sign.
15. Rebekah meets him;
18. fulfils his sign;
22. receives jewels;
23. shows her kindred;
25. and invites him home.
26. The servant blesses God.
29. Laban entertains him.
34. The servant shows his message.
50. Laban and Bethuel approve it.
58. Rebekah consents to go, and departs.
62. Isaac meets and marries her.














She replied
This phrase indicates a direct response, showing Rebekah's willingness to engage in conversation. In the Hebrew context, the act of replying signifies openness and hospitality, which were highly valued traits in ancient Near Eastern culture. Rebekah's response sets the stage for the unfolding of God's providential plan, highlighting her role in the narrative.

I am the daughter of Bethuel
The mention of Bethuel is significant as it establishes Rebekah's lineage. Bethuel, whose name means "man of God" or "dweller in God," is a key figure in the Abrahamic family line. This connection underscores the importance of family heritage and God's covenantal promises being passed through generations. It also reflects the patriarchal society where lineage and family ties were crucial for identity and social standing.

the son of Milcah
Milcah, whose name means "queen" or "counsel," was the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother. Her mention here emphasizes the interconnectedness of the family and the fulfillment of God's promises through specific familial lines. Milcah's role as a matriarch highlights the influence and importance of women in the biblical narrative, even within a patriarchal context.

whom she bore to Nahor
Nahor, Abraham's brother, is a significant figure in the Genesis narrative. His name means "snorting" or "snorer," which may seem trivial but serves to humanize these historical figures. The mention of Nahor ties Rebekah directly to Abraham's family, reinforcing the theme of God's faithfulness in preserving and blessing Abraham's descendants. This connection is crucial for the unfolding of the Abrahamic covenant, as it ensures that Isaac's wife comes from the same family line, maintaining the purity and purpose of God's chosen people.

(24) Bethuel the son of Milcah, which she bare unto Nahor.--Rebekah mentions her father's mother to show that she was descended from a highborn wife; but the servant would welcome it as proving that not only on the father's side, but also on the mother's, she was Isaac's cousin, Milcah being the daughter of Haran, Abraham's brother. And when thus he knew that she fulfilled all the conditions, he gave her the jewels which he was holding in his hand, and bowed the head, and gave thanks.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
She replied,
וַתֹּ֣אמֶר (wat·tō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“I
אָנֹ֑כִי (’ā·nō·ḵî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595: I

am the daughter
בַּת־ (baṯ-)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 1323: A daughter

of Bethuel,
בְּתוּאֵ֖ל (bə·ṯū·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1328: Bethuel -- perhaps 'man of God', a nephew of Abraham

the son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

that Milcah
מִלְכָּ֕ה (mil·kāh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4435: Milcah -- two Israelite women

bore
יָלְדָ֖ה (yā·lə·ḏāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

to Nahor.”
לְנָחֽוֹר׃ (lə·nā·ḥō·wr)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5152: Nochor


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