Genesis 24:12

A Wife for Isaac · Genesis 24:1–14
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Translations

Modern
“O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.
Traditional
And he said, O Lord God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham.
Literal
And he said, “YHWH, God of my lord Abraham, please cause it to happen before me today, and do kindness to my lord Abraham.
Latin
Domine Deus domini mei Abraham, occurre, obsecro, mihi hodie, et fac misericordiam cum domino meo Abraham.

Original

Hebrew
English
“O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.

Notes

The servant obeyed his master’s instructions and trusted God to lead him to the right woman.

The servant faithfully completed his mission. God showed his faithful covenant love to Abraham's family by bringing all these details together. God was working quietly through these events to carry out his will through people who acted responsibly and in faith.

Isaac's marriage to Rebekah made it certain that God's plan would continue for the next generation. God showed his covenant faithfulness by working through his faithful people (24:12, 27, 49).

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Isaac Miracle Nahor (Person) Patriarchs, Period of the Rebecca, Rebekah

Topics

Blessing: Temporal Blessings, Prayer For: Abraham's Servant Intercession: Additional Instances of Abraham's Servant, in Behalf of his Master Intercessory Prayer: Abraham's Servant Intercessory Prayer: should be offered up For: Masters Prayer: Answered: Abraham's Servant, for Guidance Prayer: Eliezer Private Prayer: Eliezer Servants: Duties of, to Masters: To Pray for Them Servants: Good: Eliezer The Loving-Kindness of God: Pray for The: Extension of The Providence of God: Saints should Pray to be Guided By