So the man came to the house and he unloaded the camels. Straw and feed were given to the camels and water to wash his feet and the feet of the men who were with him.
Genesis 24:33 - Tree of Life Version Food was placed before him to eat, but he said, “I won’t eat until I’ve stated my business.” So he said, “Speak.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A meal was set before him, but he said, I will not eat until I have told of my errand. And [Laban] said, Speak on. American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible and set out a meal for him. But the man said, “I won’t eat until I’ve said something.” Laban replied, “Say it.” Catholic Public Domain Version And bread was set out in his sight. But he said, "I will not eat, until I have spoken my words." He answered him, "Speak." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And bread was set before him. But he said: I will not eat, till I tell my message. He answered him: Speak. |
So the man came to the house and he unloaded the camels. Straw and feed were given to the camels and water to wash his feet and the feet of the men who were with him.
I have not departed from the commands of His lips. I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread.
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings. He will not stand before obscure people.
Whatever your hand finds to do, do with all your strength, for there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, where you are going.
But whoever drinks of the water that I will give him shall never be thirsty. The water that I give him will become a fountain of water within him, springing up to eternal life!”
And let those who have believing masters not disrespect them because they are brothers, but serve them even more, since those who share in the benefit are believers and loved. Teach and encourage these things.
So he brought him into his house and gave the donkeys fodder, and they washed their feet and ate and drank.