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Genesis 24:33
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KJ21
And there was meat set before him to eat; but he said, “I will not eat until I have told mine errand.” And he said, “Speak on.”
ASV
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.
AMP
But when food was set before him, he said, “I will not eat until I have stated my business.” And Laban said, “Speak on.”
AMPC
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.
BRG
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.
CSB
A meal was set before him, but he said, “I will not eat until I have said what I have to say.” So Laban said, “Please speak.”
CSBA
A meal was set before him, but he said, ‘I will not eat until I have said what I have to say.’ So Laban said, ‘Please speak.’
CEB
and set out a meal for him. But the man said, “I won’t eat until I’ve said something.” Laban replied, “Say it.”
CJB
But when a meal was set before him, he said, “I won’t eat until I say what I have to say.” Lavan said, “Speak.”
CEV
After that, they brought in food. But the servant said, “Before I eat, I must tell you why I have come.” “Go ahead and tell us,” Laban answered.
DARBY
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.
DRA
And bread was set before him. But he said: I will not eat, till I tell my message. He answered him: Speak.
ERV
Laban then gave him food to eat, but the servant refused to eat. He said, “I will not eat until I have told you why I came.” So Laban said, “Then tell us.”
EASY
They prepared food for the servant but he said, ‘I will not eat yet. First I must tell you why I have come here.’ Laban said, ‘Please tell us.’
EHV
Food was set before him to eat, but he said, “I will not eat until I have delivered my message.” Laban said, “Tell us.”
ESV
Then food was set before him to eat. But he said, “I will not eat until I have said what I have to say.” He said, “Speak on.”
ESVUK
Then food was set before him to eat. But he said, “I will not eat until I have said what I have to say.” He said, “Speak on.”
EXB
Then ·Laban gave the servant food [L the food was set before him], but the servant said, “I will not eat until I have told you why I came.” So Laban said, “Then tell us.”
GNV
Afterward the meat was set before him: but he said, I will not eat, until I have said my message. And he said: Speak on.
GW
When the food was put in front of him, he said, “I won’t eat until I’ve said what I have to say.” “Speak up,” Laban said.
GNT
When food was brought, the man said, “I will not eat until I have said what I have to say.” Laban said, “Go on and speak.”
HCSB
A meal was set before him, but he said, “I will not eat until I have said what I have to say.” So Laban said, “Please speak.”
ICB
Then Laban gave the servant food. But the servant said, “I will not eat until I have told you why I came.” So Laban said, “Then tell us.”
ISV
But when they had prepared a meal and set it in front of him, he said, “I’m not eating until I’ve spoken.” “Speak up!” Laban exclaimed.
JUB
And they set food before him to eat, but he said, I will not eat until I have told my errand. And he said unto him, Speak on.
KJV
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.
AKJV
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.
LSB
Then food was set before him to eat, but he said, “I will not eat until I have spoken my words.” And he said, “Speak!”
LEB
And food was placed before him to eat. And he said, “I will not eat until I have told my errand.” And he said, “Speak.”
TLB
Then supper was served. But the old man said, “I don’t want to eat until I have told you why I am here.” “All right,” Laban said, “tell us your errand.”
MSG
So the man went into the house. The camels were unloaded and given straw and feed. Water was brought to bathe the feet of the man and the men with him. Then Laban brought out food. But the man said, “I won’t eat until I tell my story.” Laban said, “Go ahead; tell us.”
MEV
He then set food before him to eat, but he said, “I will not eat until I have told about my errand.” And he said, “Speak on.”
NOG
When the food was put in front of him, he said, “I won’t eat until I’ve said what I have to say.” “Speak up,” Laban said.
NABRE
But when food was set before him, he said, “I will not eat until I have told my story.” “Go ahead,” they replied.
NASB
But when food was set before him to eat, he said, “I will not eat until I have stated my business.” And he said, “Speak on.”
NASB1995
But when food was set before him to eat, he said, “I will not eat until I have told my business.” And he said, “Speak on.”
NCB
Then food was placed in front of him, but he said, “I will not eat until I have said what I must say.” They answered, “Of course!”
NCV
Then Laban gave the servant food, but the servant said, “I will not eat until I have told you why I came.” So Laban said, “Then tell us.”
NET
When food was served, he said, “I will not eat until I have said what I want to say.” “Tell us,” Laban said.
NIRV
Then food was placed in front of him. But he said, “I won’t eat until I’ve told you what I have to say.” “Then tell us,” Laban said.
NIV
Then food was set before him, but he said, “I will not eat until I have told you what I have to say.” “Then tell us,” Laban said.
NIVUK
Then food was set before him, but he said, ‘I will not eat until I have told you what I have to say.’ ‘Then tell us,’ Laban said.
NKJV
Food was set before him to eat, but he said, “I will not eat until I have told about my errand.” And he said, “Speak on.”
NLV
Then food was set in front of the man to eat. But he said, “I will not eat until I have told you why I came here.” Laban said, “Tell it.”
NLT
Then food was served. But Abraham’s servant said, “I don’t want to eat until I have told you why I have come.” “All right,” Laban said, “tell us.”
NRSVA
Then food was set before him to eat; but he said, ‘I will not eat until I have told my errand.’ He said, ‘Speak on.’
NRSVACE
Then food was set before him to eat; but he said, ‘I will not eat until I have told my errand.’ He said, ‘Speak on.’
NRSVCE
Then food was set before him to eat; but he said, “I will not eat until I have told my errand.” He said, “Speak on.”
NRSVUE
Then food was set before him to eat, but he said, “I will not eat until I have told my errand.” He said, “Speak on.”
OJB
And there was set ochel before him to eat; but he said, I will not eat, until I have stated my business. And he said, Speak on.
RGT
Afterward, the food was set before him. But he said, “I will not eat until I have said my message.” And he said, “Speak on.”
RSV
Then food was set before him to eat; but he said, “I will not eat until I have told my errand.” He said, “Speak on.”
RSVCE
Then food was set before him to eat; but he said, “I will not eat until I have told my errand.” He said, “Speak on.”
TLV
Food was placed before him to eat, but he said, “I won’t eat until I’ve stated my business.” So he said, “Speak.”
VOICE
Then food was prepared and set in front of him to eat. Servant: I will not eat until I tell you why I am here. Laban: Please, tell us!
WEB
Food was set before him to eat, but he said, “I will not eat until I have told my message.” Laban said, “Speak on.”
WYC
And bread was set forth in his sight, the which said, I shall not eat till I speak my words. He answered to the man, Speak thou. (And bread was set before the man, but he said, I shall not eat until I speak my words. And Laban said to the man, Speak thou.)
YLT
and setteth before him to eat; but he saith, `I do not eat till I have spoken my word;' and he saith, `Speak.'
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