Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Laban and Bethuel answered, “This is from the Lord; we have no choice in the matter.
New American Standard Bible
Then Laban and Bethuel replied, “
King James Version
Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from the LORD: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good.
International Standard Version
"Since this has come from the LORD," Laban and Bethuel both replied, "we cannot speak one way or another.
A Conservative Version
Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceeds from LORD; we cannot speak to thee bad or good.
American Standard Version
Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from Jehovah. We cannot speak unto thee bad or good.
Amplified
Then Laban and Bethuel answered, “The matter has come from the Lord; so we dare not speak bad or good [to you about it—we cannot interfere].
Bible in Basic English
Then Laban and Bethuel said in answer, This is the Lord's doing: it is not for us to say Yes or No to you.
Darby Translation
And Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceeds from Jehovah: we cannot speak to thee bad or good.
Julia Smith Translation
And Laban will answer, and Bethuel, and they will say, This word came from Jehovah; we shall not be able to speak to thee, evil or good.
King James 2000
Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceeds from the LORD: we cannot speak unto you bad or good.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Laban and Bethuel answered, and they said, "The matter has gone out from Yahweh; we are not able to speak bad or good to you.
Modern King James verseion
And Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing has come forth from Jehovah. We cannot speak to you bad or good.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then answered Laban and Bethuel, saying, "The thing is proceeded even out of the LORD, we can not therefore say unto thee, either good or bad:
NET Bible
Then Laban and Bethuel replied, "This is the Lord's doing. Our wishes are of no concern.
New Heart English Bible
Then Laban and Bethuel answered, "The thing proceeds from the LORD. We can't speak to you bad or good.
The Emphasized Bible
Then answered Laban and Bethuel and said, from Yahweh, hath come forth the word, - we cannot speak unto thee ill or well.
Webster
Then Laban and Bethuel answered, and said, The thing proceedeth from the LORD: we cannot speak to thee bad or good.
World English Bible
Then Laban and Bethuel answered, "The thing proceeds from Yahweh. We can't speak to you bad or good.
Youngs Literal Translation
And Laban answereth -- Bethuel also -- and they say, 'The thing hath gone out from Jehovah; we are not able to speak unto thee bad or good;
Themes
Covetousness » Instances of » Laban » In giving rebekah to be isaac's wife
Marriage » Often contracted by parents for children
Obedience » Instances of » Bethuel and laban
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Wonderful » Works of God » Referred to as "the lord's doings"
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 24:50
Verse Info
Context Readings
Abraham's Servant Finds A Wife For Isaac
49
Now, if you are going to show kindness and faithfulness to my master,
Cross References
Genesis 31:24
But God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream at night. “Watch yourself!” God warned him. “Don’t say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.”
Genesis 31:29
I could do you great harm, but last night the God of your father said to me: ‘Watch yourself. Don’t say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.’
Psalm 118:23
it is wonderful in our eyes.
2 Samuel 13:22
Absalom didn’t say anything to Amnon, either good or bad, because he hated Amnon since he disgraced his sister Tamar.
Mark 12:11
Genesis 24:15
Before he had finished speaking, there was Rebekah—daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah,
Genesis 24:28
The girl ran and told her mother’s household about these things.
Genesis 24:53
Then he brought out objects of silver and gold, and garments, and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious gifts to her brother and her mother.
Genesis 24:55
But her brother and mother said, “Let the girl stay with us for about 10 days.
Genesis 24:60
They blessed Rebekah, saying to her:
thousands upon ten thousands.
May your offspring possess
the gates of their
Matthew 21:42
Jesus said to them,
Acts 11:17
Therefore, if God gave them the same gift that He also gave to us when we believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, how could I possibly hinder God?”