Genesis 24:17

Rebekah Is Chosen · Genesis 24:15–61
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Translations

Modern
So the servant ran to meet her and said, “Please let me have a little water from your jar.”
Traditional
And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher.
Literal
And the servant ran to meet her and said, “Please let me drink a little water from your jar.”
Latin
Occurritque ei servus, et ait: Pauxillum aquæ mihi ad bibendum præbe de hydria tua.

Original

Hebrew
English
So the servant ran to meet her and said, “Please let me have a little water from your jar.”

Notes

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

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).

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 Prayer: Answered: Abraham's Servant, for Guidance Rebekah (Rebecca): Becomes Isaac's Wife Servants: Good: Eliezer Woman: Young: Kind and Courteous to Strangers Women are Courteous to Strangers