Bible Strands
Genesis 24:57
So they said, “We will call the girl and ask her opinion.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Laban and Bethuel address Abraham’s servant after he declares the Lord has directed his journey. They propose calling the young woman to determine her response before proceeding.
The words — נִקְרָא (nik.Ra') means "let us summon," and פִּי (Pi./ha) literally means "mouth" or "voice," indicating the speakers intend to ask the girl for her direct consent.
The thread — This consultation pattern runs directly into Genesis 24:58, where they call Rebekah and receive her affirmative reply.
Why it lands — The text records that the bride’s voluntary agreement is obtained before her departure. It requires readers to note that the marriage arrangement proceeds only after the woman’s explicit consent.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And they said, We will call the damsel, and enquire at her mouth.