Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Before he had finished speaking, there was Rebekah—daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah,
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
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.
International Standard Version
Before he had finished speaking, Rebekah appeared. She was a daughter of Milcah's son Bethuel. (Milcah was the wife of Abraham's brother Nahor.) She approached the well, carrying a jug on her shoulder.
A Conservative Version
And it came to pass, before he was done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel the son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.
American Standard Version
And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel the son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.
Amplified
Before Eliezer had finished speaking (praying), Rebekah came out with her [water] jar on her shoulder. Rebekah was the daughter of Bethuel the
Bible in Basic English
And even before his words were ended, Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel, the son of Milcah, who was the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, came out with her water-vessel on her arm.
Darby Translation
And it came to pass before he had ended speaking, that behold, Rebecca came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother; and she had her pitcher upon her shoulder.
Julia Smith Translation
And it shall be before he finished speaking, and behold Rebekah came forth, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, and her bucket upon her shoulder.
King James 2000
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And it happened [that] before he had finished speaking, behold, Rebekah--who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, the brother of Abraham--came out, and her jar [was] on her shoulder.
Modern King James verseion
And before he had finished speaking, it happened, 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.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And it came to pass, yer he had left speaking, that Rebekah came out - the daughter of Bethuel, son to Milcah the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother - and her pitcher upon her shoulder.
NET Bible
Before he had finished praying, there came Rebekah with her water jug on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah (Milcah was the wife of Abraham's brother Nahor).
New Heart English Bible
It happened, before he had finished speaking, that behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel the son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher on her shoulder.
The Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, ere yet, he, had done speaking, that lo! Rebekah, was coming forth who had been born to Bethuel son of Milcah, wife of Nahor, brother of Abraham, - with her pitcher upon her shoulder,
Webster
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.
World English Bible
It happened, before he had finished speaking, that behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel the son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher on her shoulder.
Youngs Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, before he hath finished speaking, that lo, Rebekah (who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, wife of Nahor, brother of Abraham) is coming out, and her pitcher on her shoulder,
Themes
Bethuel » Son of nahor, father of rebekah
Incest » Instances of » Instances of marriage of near of kin » Isaac with rebekah
Milcah » The wife of nahor and the mother of bethuel
Nahor » Brother of abraham » Marriage and descendants of
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Prayer, answers to » Abraham's servant
Rebekah » General references to
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 24:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Abraham's Servant Finds A Wife For Isaac
14
Let the girl to whom I say, ‘Please lower your water jug so that I may drink,’ and who responds, ‘Drink, and I’ll water your camels also’—let her be the one You have appointed for Your servant Isaac. By this I will know that You have shown kindness to my master.”
15 Before he had finished speaking, there was Rebekah—daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah,
Cross References
Genesis 11:29
Abram and Nahor took wives: Abram’s wife was named Sarai,
Genesis 11:27
These are the family records of Terah. Terah fathered Abram, Nahor, and Haran, and Haran fathered Lot.
Genesis 22:20-23
Now after these things Abraham was told, “Milcah also has borne sons to your brother Nahor:
Genesis 24:24
She answered him, “I am the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, whom she bore to Nahor.”
Genesis 24:45
“Before I had finished praying silently,
Exodus 2:16
Now the priest of Midian
Judges 6:36-40
Then Gideon said to God, “If You will deliver Israel by my hand, as You said,
Ruth 2:2
Ruth the Moabitess asked Naomi, “Will you let me go into the fields and gather fallen grain
Naomi answered her, “Go ahead, my daughter.”
Ruth 2:17
So Ruth gathered grain in the field until evening. She beat out what she had gathered, and it was about 26 quarts
Psalm 34:15
and His ears are open to their cry for help.
Psalm 65:2
the One who hears prayer.
Psalm 145:18-19
all who call out to Him with integrity.
Proverbs 31:27
and is never idle.
Isaiah 58:9
when you cry out, He will say, ‘Here I am.’
If you get rid of the yoke among you,
the finger-pointing and malicious speaking,
Isaiah 65:24
while they are still speaking, I will hear.
Daniel 9:20-23
While I was speaking, praying, confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel,
Genesis 21:14
Early in the morning Abraham got up, took bread and a waterskin, put them on Hagar’s shoulders, and sent her and the boy away.
Genesis 29:9
While he was still speaking with them, Rachel came with her father’s sheep, for she was a shepherdess.