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Genesis 24:22-24
Contemporary English Version
Genesis 24:22-24
Contemporary English Version
22 The servant had brought along an expensive gold ring and two large gold bracelets. When Rebekah had finished bringing the water, he gave her the ring for her nose[a] and the bracelets for her arms. 23 Then he said, “Please tell me who your father is. Does he have room in his house for me and my men to spend the night?”
24 She answered, “My father is Bethuel, the son of Nahor and Milcah.
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- 24.22 ring for her nose: Nose-rings were popular jewelry items, as were earrings.
Genesis 24:22-24
New International Version
Genesis 24:22-24
New International Version
22 When the camels had finished drinking, the man took out a gold nose ring(A) weighing a beka[a] and two gold bracelets(B) weighing ten shekels.[b] 23 Then he asked, “Whose daughter are you?(C) Please tell me, is there room in your father’s house for us to spend the night?(D)”
24 She answered him, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son that Milkah bore to Nahor.(E)”
Footnotes
- Genesis 24:22 That is, about 1/5 ounce or about 5.7 grams
- Genesis 24:22 That is, about 4 ounces or about 115 grams
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