Genesis 24:25
New International Version
And she added, “We have plenty of straw and fodder, as well as room for you to spend the night.”

New Living Translation
Yes, we have plenty of straw and feed for the camels, and we have room for guests.”

English Standard Version
She added, “We have plenty of both straw and fodder, and room to spend the night.”

Berean Standard Bible
Then she added, “We have plenty of straw and feed, as well as a place for you to spend the night.”

King James Bible
She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.

New King James Version
Moreover she said to him, “We have both straw and feed enough, and room to lodge.”

New American Standard Bible
Again she said to him, “We have plenty of both straw and feed, and room to stay overnight.”

NASB 1995
Again she said to him, “We have plenty of both straw and feed, and room to lodge in.”

NASB 1977
Again she said to him, “We have plenty of both straw and feed, and room to lodge in.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And she said to him, “We have plenty of both straw and feed, and a place to lodge in.”

Amplified Bible
Again she said to him, “We have plenty of both straw and feed, and also room to lodge.”

Christian Standard Bible
She also said to him, “We have plenty of straw and feed and a place to spend the night.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
She also said to him, “We have plenty of straw and feed and a place to spend the night.”

American Standard Version
She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.

Contemporary English Version
We have a place where you and your men can stay, and we also have enough straw and feed for your camels."

English Revised Version
She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
We have plenty of straw and feed [for your camels] and room for you to spend the night."

Good News Translation
"There is plenty of straw and fodder at our house, and there is a place for you to stay."

International Standard Version
And yes," she continued, "we have plenty of straw and feed, as well as a place to spend the night."

Majority Standard Bible
Then she added, “We have plenty of straw and feed, as well as a place for you to spend the night.”

NET Bible
We have plenty of straw and feed," she added, "and room for you to spend the night."

New Heart English Bible
And she also said to him, "We have plenty of straw and fodder, and room to lodge."

Webster's Bible Translation
She said moreover to him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.

World English Bible
She said moreover to him, “We have both straw and feed enough, and room to lodge in.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
She also says to him, “Both straw and provender [are] abundant with us, also a place to lodge in.”

Young's Literal Translation
She saith also unto him, 'Both straw and provender are abundant with us, also a place to lodge in.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And she will say to him, also straw, and also much fodder to us; also a place to pass the night.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And she said moreover to him: We have good store of both straw and hay, and a large place to lodge in.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And she continued, saying, “There is very much straw and hay with us, and a spacious place to stay.”

New American Bible
We have plenty of straw and fodder,” she added, “and also a place to spend the night.”

New Revised Standard Version
She added, “We have plenty of straw and fodder and a place to spend the night.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And she said moreover to him, We have plenty of straw and hay, and room to lodge in.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And she said to him, “Also we have straw and much provender and a place to lodge.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
She said moreover unto him: 'We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And she said to him, We have both straw and much provender, and a place for resting.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Rebekah is Chosen
24She replied, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son that Milcah bore to Nahor.” 25Then she added, “We have plenty of straw and feed, as well as a place for you to spend the night.” 26Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD,…

Cross References
Genesis 18:4-5
Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree. / And I will bring a bit of bread so that you may refresh yourselves. This is why you have passed your servant’s way. After that, you may continue on your way.” “Yes,” they replied, “you may do as you have said.”

Genesis 19:2-3
and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.” / But Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.

Judges 19:19-21
even though there is both straw and feed for our donkeys, and bread and wine for me and the maidservant and young man with me. There is nothing that we, your servants, lack.” / “Peace to you,” said the old man. “Let me supply everything you need. Only do not spend the night in the square.” / So he brought him to his house and fed his donkeys. And they washed their feet and ate and drank.

1 Kings 17:10-11
So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” / And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, “Please bring me a piece of bread.”

2 Kings 4:8
One day Elisha went to Shunem, and a prominent woman who lived there persuaded him to have a meal. So whenever he would pass by, he would stop there to eat.

Exodus 2:20
“So where is he?” their father asked. “Why did you leave the man behind? Invite him to have something to eat.”

Ruth 2:14
At mealtime Boaz said to her, “Come over here; have some bread and dip it into the vinegar sauce.” So she sat down beside the harvesters, and he offered her roasted grain, and she ate and was satisfied and had some left over.

1 Samuel 25:41
She arose, bowed facedown, and said, “Here is your servant, ready to serve and to wash the feet of my lord’s servants.”

2 Samuel 9:10
You and your sons and servants are to work the ground for him and bring in the harvest, so that your master’s grandson may have food to eat. But Mephibosheth, your master’s grandson, is always to eat at my table.” Now Ziba had fifteen sons and twenty servants.

Proverbs 31:20
She opens her arms to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.

Matthew 10:40-42
He who receives you receives Me, and he who receives Me receives the One who sent Me. / Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward. / And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”

Matthew 25:35-40
For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ / Then the righteous will answer Him, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You something to drink? ...

Luke 10:38-42
As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. / She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. / But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!” ...

Luke 19:5-6
When Jesus came to that place, He looked up and said, “Zacchaeus, hurry down, for I must stay at your house today.” / So Zacchaeus hurried down and welcomed Him joyfully.

John 4:7-10
When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” / (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) / “You are a Jew,” said the woman. “How can You ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) ...


Treasury of Scripture

She said moreover to him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.

Genesis 18:4-8
Let a little water, I pray you, be fetched, and wash your feet, and rest yourselves under the tree: …

Judges 19:19-21
Yet there is both straw and provender for our asses; and there is bread and wine also for me, and for thy handmaid, and for the young man which is with thy servants: there is no want of any thing…

Isaiah 32:8
But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.

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Genesis 24
1. Abraham swears his servant.
10. The servant's journey.
12. His prayer.
14. His sign.
15. Rebekah meets him;
18. fulfils his sign;
22. receives jewels;
23. shows her kindred;
25. and invites him home.
26. The servant blesses God.
29. Laban entertains him.
34. The servant shows his message.
50. Laban and Bethuel approve it.
58. Rebekah consents to go, and departs.
62. Isaac meets and marries her.














Then she added
This phrase indicates a continuation of Rebekah's hospitality and willingness to serve. The Hebrew root for "added" is "yasaph," which often implies an increase or continuation. In the context of ancient Near Eastern culture, hospitality was a sacred duty, and Rebekah's eagerness to provide for Abraham's servant reflects her character and the values of her family. Her actions foreshadow the abundant blessings that will come through her lineage.

We have plenty
The word "plenty" comes from the Hebrew "rab," meaning much or many. This abundance signifies God's provision and blessing upon Rebekah's household. In a spiritual sense, it reminds us of God's promise to provide for His people, as seen throughout Scripture. The abundance in Rebekah's home is a physical manifestation of the spiritual abundance that God offers to those who follow Him.

of straw and feed
Straw and feed were essential for the care of animals, indicating that Rebekah's family was well-prepared and prosperous. The Hebrew word for "straw" is "teben," and "feed" is "mispo," both of which are indicative of the agrarian lifestyle of the time. This provision for the camels highlights the importance of caring for one's resources and animals, a principle that extends to stewardship in all areas of life.

as well as a place
The phrase "as well as a place" suggests a comprehensive hospitality that goes beyond mere sustenance. The Hebrew word for "place" is "maqom," which can also mean a standing place or a home. This reflects the cultural importance of offering shelter and rest to travelers, a practice deeply rooted in the values of the patriarchal society. It underscores the biblical theme of God providing a place of rest and refuge for His people.

for you to spend the night
The invitation to "spend the night" is an act of kindness and protection. The Hebrew word "luwn" means to lodge or dwell temporarily. This gesture of hospitality is significant in the biblical narrative, as it not only provides physical rest but also symbolizes spiritual rest and security found in God's presence. Rebekah's offer is a reflection of God's invitation to find rest in Him, as echoed in the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then she added,
וַתֹּ֣אמֶר (wat·tō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“We have
עִמָּ֑נוּ (‘im·mā·nū)
Preposition | first person common plural
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

plenty
רַ֣ב (raḇ)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 7227: Much, many, great

of straw
תֶּ֥בֶן (te·ḇen)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8401: Material, refuse haum, stalks of grain

and
גַּם־ (gam-)
Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

feed,
מִסְפּ֖וֹא (mis·pō·w)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4554: Fodder

as well as
גַּם־ (gam-)
Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

a place [for you]
מָק֖וֹם (mā·qō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition

to spend the night.”
לָלֽוּן׃ (lā·lūn)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 3885: To stop, to stay permanently, to be obstinate


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