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Genesis 24:52-59 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

52. When Abraham's servant had heard this, falling down to the ground, he adored the Lord.

53. And bringing forth vessels of silver and gold, as well as garments, he gave them to Rebekah as a tribute. Likewise, he offered gifts to her brothers and her mother.

54. And a banquet began, and they feasted and drank together, and they lodged there. And rising up in the morning, the servant said, "Release me, so that I may go to my lord."

55. And her brothers and mother responded, "Let the girl remain for at least ten days with us, and after that, she will continue on."

56. "Do not be willing," he said, "to delay me, for the Lord has directed my way. Release me, so that I may journey to my lord."

57. And they said, "Let us call the girl, and ask her will."

58. And when, having been called, she arrived, they wanted to know, "Will you go with this man?" And she said, "I will go."

59. Therefore, they released her and her nurse, and the servant of Abraham and his companions,

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