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Genesis 24:33 β€” Meaning and Application

King James Version

β€œAnd 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.”

Genesis 24:33

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31

And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the LORD; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels.

32

And the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men's feet that {were} with him.

33

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.

34

And he said, I {am} Abraham's servant.

35

And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.

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