Parallel Verses
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.”
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.
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
Interlinear
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Paniym
Dabar
Dabar
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 24:33
Verse Info
Context Readings
Abraham's Servant Finds A Wife For Isaac
32
So the man entered the house. Then
Names
Cross References
Job 23:12
I have treasured the
Psalm 132:3-5
Nor
Proverbs 22:29
He will
He will not stand before obscure men.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever your hand finds to do,
John 4:14
John 4:31-34
Meanwhile the disciples were urging Him, saying, “
Ephesians 6:5-8
1 Timothy 6:2
Those who have believers as their masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are