Genesis 24:33 “Then a meal was set before the man, but he said, “I will not eat until…”

Genesis 24:33

Then a meal was set before the man, but he said, “I will not eat until I have told you what I came to say.” So Laban said, “Please speak.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

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.

World English Bible

Food was set before him to eat, but he said, “I will not eat until I have told my message.” Laban 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.

Geneva Bible 1599

Afterward the meate was set before him: but he saide, I will not eate, vntill I haue saide my message: And he said, Speake on.

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.

Young's 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.'

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.

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Cross references

“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.”

Psalm 132:3–5 Ephesians 6:5–8 1 Timothy 6:2 Job 23:12 Proverbs 22:29 Ecclesiastes 9:10

Psalm 132:3–5 · BSB

“I will not enter my house or get into my bed,

Ephesians 6:5–8 · BSB

Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.

1 Timothy 6:2 · BSB

Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these princip…

Job 23:12 · BSB

I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread.

Proverbs 22:29 · BSB

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 · BSB

Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

32So the man came to the house, and the camels were unloaded. Straw and feed were brought to the camels, and water to wash his feet and the feet of his companions.

34“I am Abraham’s servant,” he replied.

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