Genesis 24:45 “And before I had finished praying in my heart, there was Rebekah comin…”

Genesis 24:45

And before I had finished praying in my heart, there was Rebekah coming out with her jar on her shoulder, and she went down to the spring and drew water. So I said to her, ‘Please give me a drink.’

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.

World English Bible

Before I had finished speaking in my heart, behold, Rebekah came out with her pitcher on her shoulder. She went down to the spring, and drew. I said to her, ‘Please let me drink.’

American Standard Version

And before I had done speaking in my heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the fountain, and drew: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.

Geneva Bible 1599

And before I had made an end of speaking in mine heart, beholde, Rebekah came foorth, and her pitcher on her shoulder, and she went downe vnto the well, and drewe water. Then I said vnto her, Giue me drinke, I pray thee.

Darby Translation

Before I ended speaking in my heart, behold, Rebecca came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder, and went down to the well, and drew [water]; and I said to her, Give me, I pray thee, to drink.

Young's Literal Translation

'Before I finish speaking unto my heart, then lo, Rebekah is coming out, and her pitcher on her shoulder, and she goeth down to the fountain, and draweth; and I say unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee,

Bible in Basic English

And even while I was saying this to myself, Rebekah came out with her vessel on her arm; and she went down to the spring to get water; and I said to her, Give me a drink.

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Cross references

“before”

Genesis 24:15–20 Isaiah 65:24 Daniel 9:23 Acts 10:30 Acts 12:12–17 Matthew 7:7

Genesis 24:15–20 · BSB

Before the servant had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her jar on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, the wife of Abraham’s brother Nahor.

Isaiah 65:24 · BSB

Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.

Daniel 9:23 · BSB

At the beginning of your petitions, an answer went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are highly precious. So consider the message and understand the vision:

Acts 10:30 · BSB

Cornelius answered: “Four days ago I was in my house praying at this, the ninth hour. Suddenly a man in radiant clothing stood before me

Acts 12:12–17 · BSB

And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.

Matthew 7:7 · BSB

Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you.

“speaking”

1 Samuel 1:13–15 2 Samuel 7:27 Nehemiah 2:4 Romans 8:26

1 Samuel 1:13–15 · BSB

Hannah was praying in her heart, and though her lips were moving, her voice could not be heard. So Eli thought she was drunk

2 Samuel 7:27 · BSB

For You, O LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, have revealed this to Your servant when You said, ‘I will build a house for you.’ Therefore Your servant has found the courage to offer this prayer to You.

Nehemiah 2:4 · BSB

“What is your request?” replied the king. So I prayed to the God of heaven

Romans 8:26 · BSB

In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know how we ought to pray, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans too deep for words.

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

In context

44and she replies, ‘Drink, and I will draw water for your camels as well,’ may she be the woman the LORD has appointed for my master’s son.

46She quickly lowered her jar from her shoulder and said, ‘Drink, and I will water your camels as well.’ So I drank, and she also watered the camels.

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