Genesis 24:15

Translations

Modern

Before the servant had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her jar on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, the wife of Abraham’s brother Nahor.

Traditional

And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.

Literal

And it came to pass, before he had finished speaking, that behold, Rebekah, who was born to Bethuel son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, the brother of Abraham, was coming out, and her jar was on her shoulder.

Latin

Necdum intra se verba compleverat, et ecce Rebecca egrediebatur, filia Bathuel, filii Melchæ uxoris Nachor fratris Abraham, habens hydriam in scapula sua:

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English

Before the servant had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her jar on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, the wife of Abraham’s brother Nahor.

Notes

Genesis 24:15–22

The servant received a precise, immediate answer to his prayer for guidance.

Genesis 24:10–27

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

Genesis 24:10–60

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.

Genesis 24:1–67

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Rebekah God Works through Prayer Symbolic Numbers

Related verses

Genesis 11:29
And Abram and Nahor took wives for themselves. Abram’s wife was named Sarai, and Nahor’s wife was named Milcah; she was the daughter of Haran, who was the father of both Milcah and Iscah.
Genesis 24:45
And before I had finished praying in my heart, there was Rebekah coming out with her jar on her shoulder, and she went down to the spring and drew water. So I said to her, ‘Please give me a drink.’
Isaiah 65:24
Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear.
Daniel 9:20–23
While I was speaking, praying, confessing my sin and that of my people Israel, and presenting my petition before the LORD my God concerning His holy mountain—
Psalm 65:2
O You who listen to prayer, all people will come to You.
Genesis 22:20–23
Some time later, Abraham was told, “Milcah has also borne sons to your brother Nahor:
Psalm 34:15
The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.
Psalm 145:18–19
The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call out to Him in truth.
Exodus 2:16
Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came to draw water and fill the troughs to water their father’s flock.
Isaiah 58:9
Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk,
Genesis 29:9
While he was still speaking with them, Rachel arrived with her father’s sheep, for she was a shepherdess.
Genesis 11:27
This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor, and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot.

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people Bethuel: Father of Rebekah, Isaac's wife Milcah: Wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother Nahor: Son of Terah, Abraham's brother; father of Bethuel Rebekah: Wife of Isaac; mother of Jacob and Esau

Glossary

Bethuel (Person) Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Family Life and Relations Genesis, Book of Hospitality Isaac Laban (Person) Milcah Miracle Nahor (Person) Patriarchs, Period of the Pitcher Rebecca, Rebekah

Topics

Answers To Prayer: Abraham's Servant Bethuel: Son of Nahor, Father of Rebekah Incest: Isaac with Rebekah Laban: Brother of Rebekah Milcah: The Wife of Nahor and the Mother of Bethuel Nahor: Brother of Abraham: Marriage and Descendants of Prayer: Answered: Abraham's Servant, for Guidance Rebekah (Rebecca): Becomes Isaac's Wife Servants: Good: Eliezer Symbols and Similitudes: Offering Water to Drink Woman: Often Engaged in Drawing and Carrying Water

Genesis 24:15

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