Genesis 24:26

Rebekah Is Chosen · Genesis 24:15–61
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Translations

Modern
Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD,
Traditional
And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the Lord.
Literal
And the man bowed his head and worshiped to YHWH.
Latin
Inclinavit se homo, et adoravit Dominum,

Original

Hebrew
English
Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD,

Notes

The servant bowed to the ground and worshiped the Lord for his loyal love and faithfulness in guiding him to the exact family he sought.

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Rebekah Symbolic Numbers

Glossary

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

Topics

Answers To Prayer: Abraham's Servant Head: Bowed Down in Worshipping God Prayer: Answered: Abraham's Servant, for Guidance Rebekah (Rebecca): Becomes Isaac's Wife Servants: Good: Eliezer