Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But he said to them, “Do not detain me, now that the LORD has granted success to my journey. Send me on my way so I may go to my master.” New Living Translation But he said, “Don’t delay me. The LORD has made my mission successful; now send me back so I can return to my master.” English Standard Version But he said to them, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has prospered my way. Send me away that I may go to my master.” Berean Standard Bible But he replied, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey a success. Send me on my way so that I may go to my master.” Berean Literal Bible And he said to them, “Do not delay me, since YHWH has prospered my way. Send me away so that I may go to my lord.” King James Bible 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. New King James Version And he said to them, “Do not hinder me, since the LORD has prospered my way; send me away so that I may go to my master.” New American Standard Bible However, he said to them, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has prospered my way. Send me away so that I may go to my master.” NASB 1995 He said to them, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has prospered my way. Send me away that I may go to my master.” NASB 1977 And he said to them, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has prospered my way. Send me away that I may go to my master.” Legacy Standard Bible And he said to them, “Do not delay me, since Yahweh has made my way successful. Send me away that I may go to my master.” Amplified Bible But Eliezer said to them, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has prospered my way. Send me away, so that I may go back to my master.” Berean Annotated Bible But he replied, “Do not delay me, since the LORD {YHWH} has made my journey a success. Send me on my way so that I may go to my master. Christian Standard Bible But he responded to them, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey a success. Send me away so that I may go to my master.” Holman Christian Standard Bible But he responded to them, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey a success. Send me away so that I may go to my master.” American Standard Version And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing Jehovah hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master. Contemporary English Version But he said, "Don't make me stay any longer. The LORD has already helped me find a wife for my master's son. Now let us return." English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation He said to them, "Don't delay me now that the LORD has made my trip successful. Let me go back to my master." Good News Translation But he said, "Don't make us stay. The LORD has made my journey a success; let me go back to my master." International Standard Version "Please don't delay me," the servant answered them. "The LORD has made my journey successful. Send me off so I can return to my master." NET Bible But he said to them, "Don't detain me--the LORD has granted me success on my journey. Let me leave now so I may return to my master." New Heart English Bible But he said to them, "Do not delay me, seeing that he has made my journey successful. Send me away that I may go to my master." Webster's Bible Translation And he said to them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way: send me away, that I may go to my master. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut he replied, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey a success. Send me on my way so that I may go to my master.” World English Bible He said to them, “Don’t hinder me, since Yahweh has prospered my way. Send me away that I may go to my master.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he says to them, “Do not delay me, seeing YHWH has prospered my way; send me away, and I go to my lord”; Berean Literal Bible And he said to them, “Do not delay me, since YHWH has prospered my way. Send me away so that I may go to my lord.” Young's Literal Translation And he saith unto them, 'Do not delay me, seeing Jehovah hath prospered my way; send me away, and I go to my lord;' Smith's Literal Translation And he will say to them, Ye shall not delay me, and Jehovah prospered my way send me forth, and I shall go to my lord. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleStay me not, said he, because the Lord hath prospered my way: send me away, that I may go to my master. Catholic Public Domain Version “Do not be willing,” he said, “to delay me, for the Lord has directed my way. Release me, so that I may journey to my lord.” New American Bible But he said to them, “Do not detain me, now that the LORD has made my journey successful; let me go back to my master.” New Revised Standard Version But he said to them, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey successful; let me go that I may go to my master.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said to them, Do not delay me, seeing the LORD has prospered my errand; send me away that I may go to my master. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He said to them, “Do not delay me, for LORD JEHOVAH has made my way ready; send me and I shall go on to my Master.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he said unto them: 'Delay me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.' Brenton Septuagint Translation But he said to them, Hinder me not, for the Lord has prospered my journey for me; send me away, that I may depart to my master. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Rebekah is Chosen…55But her brother and mother said, “Let the girl remain with us ten days or so. After that, she may go.” 56But he replied, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey a success. Send me on my way so that I may go to my master.” 57So they said, “We will call the girl and ask her opinion.”… Cross References But he replied, Job 42:1 Then Job replied to the LORD: Job 4:1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: 1 Samuel 17:29 “What have I done now?” said David. “Was it not just a question?” “Do not delay me, Psalm 70:5 But I am poor and needy; hurry to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay. Psalm 40:17 But I am poor and needy; may the Lord think of me. You are my helper and deliverer; O my God, do not delay. Hebrews 10:37 For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay. since the LORD has made my journey a success. Genesis 39:23 The warden did not concern himself with anything under Joseph’s care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did. 2 Chronicles 26:5 He sought God throughout the days of Zechariah, who instructed him in the fear of God. And as long as he sought the LORD, God gave him success. Nehemiah 2:20 So I answered them and said, “The God of heaven is the One who will grant us success. We, His servants, will start rebuilding, but you have no portion, right, or claim in Jerusalem.” Send me on my way 1 Samuel 9:26 They got up early in the morning, and just before dawn Samuel called to Saul on the roof, “Get ready, and I will send you on your way!” So Saul got ready, and both he and Samuel went outside together. Acts 15:33 After spending some time there, they were sent off by the brothers in peace to return to those who had sent them. Acts 13:3 And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them and sent them off. so that I may go to my master.” Matthew 25:20 The servant who had received the five talents came and presented five more. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more.’ Luke 19:16 The first servant came forward and said, ‘Master, your mina has produced ten more minas.’ Genesis 19:16 But when Lot hesitated, the men grabbed his hand and the hands of his wife and his two daughters. And they led them safely out of the city, because of the LORD’s compassion for them. Genesis 45:9 Now return quickly to my father and tell him, ‘This is what your son Joseph says: God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me without delay. Treasury of Scripture And he said to them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD has prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master. Hinder. Genesis 45:9-13 Haste ye, and go up to my father, and say unto him, Thus saith thy son Joseph, God hath made me lord of all Egypt: come down unto me, tarry not: … Proverbs 25:25 As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. prospered. Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Isaiah 48:15 I, even I, have spoken; yea, I have called him: I have brought him, and he shall make his way prosperous. Jump to Previous Delay Detain Good Granted Hinder Journey Master Outcome Prospered Success WayJump to Next Delay Detain Good Granted Hinder Journey Master Outcome Prospered Success WayGenesis 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. But he replied This phrase introduces the response of Abraham's servant, who is traditionally understood to be Eliezer, though not named in this chapter. His reply is significant as it reflects his sense of urgency and commitment to his mission. In the broader context of Genesis 24, the servant's role is crucial in fulfilling God's promise to Abraham regarding his descendants. Do not delay me since the LORD has made my journey a success Send me on my way so that I may go to my master Persons / Places / Events 1. Abraham- The patriarch of the Israelites, who sends his servant to find a wife for his son Isaac. 2. Isaac - Abraham's son, for whom a wife is being sought. 3. Rebekah - The woman chosen to be Isaac's wife, demonstrating God's providence. 4. Abraham's Servant - Likely Eliezer, tasked with finding a wife for Isaac, demonstrating faithfulness and obedience. 5. Laban and Bethuel - Rebekah's brother and father, who initially agree to the marriage but wish to delay her departure. Teaching Points Prompt ObedienceThe servant's insistence on not delaying ("Do not delay me, now that the LORD has granted success to my journey") highlights the importance of acting promptly when God's will is clear. Trust in God's Timing The account encourages believers to trust in God's perfect timing, as the servant does not want to delay the fulfillment of God's plan. Faithful Stewardship The servant exemplifies faithful stewardship by fulfilling his master's command with diligence and integrity. God's Providential Guidance The account illustrates how God orchestrates events to fulfill His promises, encouraging believers to seek His guidance in their own lives. Commitment to God's Plan Rebekah's willingness to leave her family and follow God's plan for her life is a model of commitment and faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 24:56?2. How does Genesis 24:56 emphasize the importance of God's timing in decisions? 3. What can we learn about obedience from the servant's urgency in Genesis 24:56? 4. How does Genesis 24:56 connect with Proverbs 3:5-6 on trusting God's plan? 5. In what ways can we prioritize God's will over personal desires today? 6. How can Genesis 24:56 guide us in making faith-based life choices? 7. What does Genesis 24:56 reveal about God's timing and human impatience? 8. How does Genesis 24:56 illustrate the importance of obedience to God's plan? 9. Why is urgency emphasized in Genesis 24:56, and what does it teach about faith? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 24? 11. What does the Bible say about lacking faith? 12. How can we handle the frustrations and obstacles of everyday life? 13. How historically plausible is it that Abraham's servant traveled such a long distance (Genesis 24:10) with little mention of logistical challenges or hardships? 14. What do camels symbolize in the Bible? What Does Genesis 24:56 Mean But he replied,Abraham’s servant answers Rebekah’s family immediately. • His response shows respectful but firm resolve, echoing earlier clarity (Genesis 24:33, 49). • He speaks as one under orders, reminding us of other faithful messengers—think of Joseph before Pharaoh (Genesis 41:16) or Paul before Agrippa (Acts 26:19). • The servant’s quick reply models readiness to honor God’s will without wavering (Psalm 119:32; James 1:22). Do not delay me, Delay would jeopardize obedience. • Scripture often warns against procrastination when God’s path is clear (Psalm 119:60; Proverbs 3:28). • Jesus highlighted similar urgency: “Follow Me… let the dead bury their own dead” (Luke 9:60). • The servant’s words remind us that hesitation can hinder God-given opportunities (Hebrews 3:15). since the LORD has made my journey a success. He gives God full credit. • Earlier he praised God for guiding him straight to Rebekah (Genesis 24:27). • Success here is the tangible result of trusting God’s promises to Abraham (Genesis 22:17-18). • Believers today echo this confidence: “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:6; 2 Corinthians 2:14). Send me on my way A gentle yet firm request for release. • Similar wording appears when Nehemiah sought permission to rebuild Jerusalem (Nehemiah 2:5). • Mission-minded servants ask to be “sent” rather than wandering aimlessly (Isaiah 6:8; Mark 16:15). • The phrase underlines accountability; he cannot linger where God’s assignment is complete. so that I may go to my master. His goal is to return and report. • Loyalty to earthly authority mirrors loyalty to God (Colossians 3:23-24). • Jesus praised servants found doing their master’s will at His return (Matthew 24:45-46). • The servant’s focus anticipates believers longing to hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21). summary Genesis 24:56 captures a faithful servant’s insistence on immediate obedience once God’s purpose is fulfilled. He refuses delay, credits the LORD for success, seeks release to continue the mission, and aims to honor his master. The verse challenges believers to recognize God-given success, avoid procrastination, and stay focused on finishing the tasks entrusted to us, all for His glory. Verses 56-60. - Still urging his suit for permission to depart, Laban and the mother of Rebekah proposed that the maiden should be left to decide a matter so important for her by her own inclinations. When consulted she expressed her readiness at once to accompany the venerable messenger to his distant home; and accordingly, without more delay, she was dismissed from her mother's tent, attended by a faithful nurse (Genesis 35:8) and enriched by the blessing of her pious relatives, who said unto her, Thou art our sister, be thou the mother of thousands of millions (literally, our sister thou, become to thousands of myriads, i.e. let thy descendants be very numerous), and let thy seed possess the gate (vide Genesis 22:17) of those which hate them. CHAPTER 24:61-67 Hebrew But he replied,וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not delay me, תְּאַחֲר֣וּ (tə·’a·ḥă·rū) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 309: To loiter, to procrastinate since the LORD וַֽיהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has made my journey דַּרְכִּ֑י (dar·kî) Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action a success. הִצְלִ֣יחַ (hiṣ·lî·aḥ) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6743: To push forward Send me on my way שַׁלְּח֕וּנִי (šal·lə·ḥū·nî) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural | first person common singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out so that I may go וְאֵלְכָ֖ה (wə·’ê·lə·ḵāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk to my master.” לַֽאדֹנִֽי׃ (la·ḏō·nî) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller Links Genesis 24:56 NIVGenesis 24:56 NLT Genesis 24:56 ESV Genesis 24:56 NASB Genesis 24:56 KJV Genesis 24:56 BibleApps.com Genesis 24:56 Biblia Paralela Genesis 24:56 Chinese Bible Genesis 24:56 French Bible Genesis 24:56 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 24:56 He said to them Don't hinder me (Gen. 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