Parallel Verses
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.
Holman Bible
Laban and Bethuel answered, “This is from the Lord; we have no choice in the matter.
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
If you are going to deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me. If not, let me know, that I may turn to the right hand or the left.
50 Then Laban and Bethuel replied, “
Cross References
Genesis 31:24
In a dream that night God came to Laban. God said: Be careful not to threaten Jacob in any way.
Genesis 31:29
It is in my power to do you harm. But the God of your father came to me this night. He said, 'Take care that you say nothing good or bad to Jacob.'
Psalm 118:23
Jehovah did this and what a wonderful sight it is!
2 Samuel 13:22
Absalom hated Amnon so much because he raped his sister Tamar. He would not speak to him anymore.
Mark 12:11
This was from Jehovah and it is marvelous in our eyes? (Psalm 118:23)
Genesis 24:15
Before he finished praying, Rebekah came with her jar on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel, son of Milcah, who was the wife of Abraham's brother Nahor.
Genesis 24:28
The young woman ran to her mother's house and told the entire story.
Genesis 24:53
The servant took out gold and silver jewelry and clothes and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave expensive presents to her brother and mother.
Genesis 24:55
Her brother and mother replied: Let the girl stay with us ten days or so. After that she may go.
Genesis 24:60
They gave Rebecca their blessing in these words: May you, sister, become the mother of millions! May your descendants conquer the cities of their enemies!
Matthew 21:42
Jesus said to them: Have you read the Scriptures, 'The stone the builders rejected has been made the chief cornerstone of the building. This was Jehovah's doing, and it is wonderful in our eyes.' (Isaiah 28:16)
Acts 11:17
Since God gave them the same gift as he gave to us who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could oppose God?