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# So the man came to the house
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The word "came" can be translated as "went." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-go]])
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# he unloaded the camels
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It is not clear who did this work. This may be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Laban's servants unloaded the camels" or "the camels were unloaded" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# The camels were given straw and feed, and water was provided
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This does not say who did the work. If you state this in active form use "Laban's servants" as the subject. Alternate translation: "Laban's servants gave straw and feed to the camels, and they provided water" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# to wash his feet ... him
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"for Abraham's servant and the men who were with him to wash their feet"
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