Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
But when they had prepared a meal and set it in front of him, he said, "I'm not eating until I've spoken." "Speak up!" Laban exclaimed.
New American Standard Bible
But when food was set before him to eat, he said, “I will not eat until I have told my business.” And he said, “Speak on.”
King James Version
And there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.
Holman Bible
A meal was set before him, but he said, “I will not eat until I have said what I have to say.”
So Laban said, “Please speak.”
A Conservative Version
And there was set before him food to eat. But he said, I will not eat until I have told my errand. And he said, Speak on.
American Standard Version
And there was set food before him to eat. But he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.
Amplified
But when food was set before him, he said, “I will not eat until I have stated my business.” And Laban said, “Speak on.”
Bible in Basic English
And meat was put before him, but he said, I will not take food till I have made my business clear to you. And they said, Do so.
Darby Translation
And there was set meat before him to eat; but he said, I will not eat until I have made known my business. And he said, Speak on.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will set before his face to eat, and he will say, Not to eat till I have spoken my word. And he will say, Speak.
King James 2000
And there was set food before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told my errand. And he said, Speak on.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{And food was placed before him} to eat. And he said, "I will not eat until {I have told my errand}." And he said, "Speak."
Modern King James verseion
And food was set before him to eat. But he said, I will not eat until I have told my errand. And he said, Speak on.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
and there was meat set before him to eat. But he said, "I will not eat, until I have said mine errand." And he said, "Say on."
NET Bible
When food was served, he said, "I will not eat until I have said what I want to say." "Tell us," Laban said.
New Heart English Bible
Food was set before him to eat, but he said, "I will not eat until I have told my message." He said, "Speak on."
The Emphasized Bible
and food was set before him to eat, But he said, I cannot eat, until I have spoken my words. And he said - Speak!
Webster
And there was set food before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told my errand. And he said, Speak on.
World English Bible
Food was set before him to eat, but he said, "I will not eat until I have told my message." He said, "Speak on."
Youngs Literal Translation
and setteth before him to eat; but he saith, 'I do not eat till I have spoken my word;' and he saith, 'Speak.'
Themes
Covetousness » Instances of » Laban » In giving rebekah to be isaac's wife
the Diet of the jews » Was taken » In the evening
Food » Different meals » Evening meal
Laban » Receives the servant of abraham
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To prefer their business to their own necessary food
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Paniym
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 24:33
Verse Info
Context Readings
Abraham's Servant Finds A Wife For Isaac
32 So the servant went to the house and unbridled the camels. They provided straw and feed for the camels and water for washing his feet and those of the men with him. 33 But when they had prepared a meal and set it in front of him, he said, "I'm not eating until I've spoken." "Speak up!" Laban exclaimed. 34 "I'm Abraham's servant," he said.
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Cross References
Job 23:12
I haven't wandered away from the commands that he has spoken; I've treasured what he has said more than my own meals."
Psalm 132:3-5
"I will not enter my house, or lie down on my bed,
Proverbs 22:29
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will work for kings, not unimportant people.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever the activity in which you engage, do it with all your ability, because there is no work, no planning, no learning, and no wisdom in the next world where you're going.
John 4:14
But whoever drinks the water that I will give him will never become thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become a well of water for him, springing up to eternal life."
John 4:31-34
Meanwhile, the disciples were urging him, "Rabbi, have something to eat."
Ephesians 6:5-8
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with fear, trembling, and sincerity, as when you obey the Messiah.
1 Timothy 6:2
Moreover, those who have believing masters should be respectful to them, because they are fellow believers. In fact, they must serve them even better, because those who benefit from their service are believers and dear to them. These are the things you must teach and exhort.