New English Translation

Genesis 24:46-54 New English Translation (NET)

46. She quickly lowered her jug from her shoulder and said, ‘Drink, and I’ll give your camels water too.’ So I drank, and she also gave the camels water.

47. Then I asked her, ‘Whose daughter are you?’ She replied, ‘The daughter of Bethuel the son of Nahor, whom Milcah bore to Nahor.’ I put the ring in her nose and the bracelets on her wrists.

48. Then I bowed down and worshiped the Lord. I praised the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, who had led me on the right path to find the granddaughter of my master’s brother for his son.

49. Now, if you will show faithful love to my master, tell me. But if not, tell me as well, so that I may go on my way.”

50. Then Laban and Bethuel replied, “This is the Lord’s doing. Our wishes are of no concern.

51. Rebekah stands here before you. Take her and go so that she may become the wife of your master’s son, just as the Lord has decided.”

52. When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed down to the ground before the Lord.

53. Then he brought out gold, silver jewelry, and clothing and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave valuable gifts to her brother and to her mother.

54. After this, he and the men who were with him ate a meal and stayed there overnight.When they got up in the morning, he said, “Let me leave now so I can return to my master.”