Bible Strands
Genesis 24:58
They called Rebekah and asked her, “Will you go with this man?” “I will go,” she replied.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The family and Abraham’s servant summon Rebekah at their departure point to ask her consent before sending her with the man.
The words — תֵלְכִי (te.le.khi) means “will you go,” and אִישׁ ('i.sh) means “man,” anchoring her decision to a specific individual rather than an abstract journey.
The thread — The narrative pattern of voluntary departure runs through Luke 1:38 and the call to leave one’s father’s house in Psalms 45:10.
Why it lands — It requires the reader to acknowledge that covenant movement demands explicit consent from those it affects, not merely administrative approval.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go.
Cross-references
- Luke 1:38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.
- Psalms 45:10 Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house,