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Genesis 24

Genesis 24:21

Rebekah Is Chosen · Genesis 24:15–61
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Translations

Modern
Meanwhile, the man watched her silently to see whether or not the LORD had made his journey a success.
Traditional
And the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the Lord had made his journey prosperous or not.
Literal
And the man gazed at her remaining silent, to know whether YHWH had made his way prosperous or not.
Latin
Ipse autem contemplabatur eam tacitus, scire volens utrum prosperum iter suum fecisset Dominus, an non.

Original

Hebrew
English
Meanwhile, the man watched her silently to see whether or not the LORD had made his journey a success.

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 Symbolic Numbers

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 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