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Genesis 24

Genesis 24:18

Rebekah Is Chosen · Genesis 24:15–61
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Translations

Modern
“Drink, my lord,” she replied, and she quickly lowered her jar to her hands and gave him a drink.
Traditional
And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.
Literal
And she said, “Drink, my lord.” And she hurried and lowered her jar upon her hand and gave him a drink.
Latin
Quæ respondit: Bibe, domine mi: celeriterque deposuit hydriam super ulnam suam, et dedit ei potum.

Original

Hebrew
English
“Drink, my lord,” she replied, and she quickly lowered her jar to her hands and gave him a drink.

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).

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 Travellers: Strangers Civil To