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Genesis 24

Genesis 24:29

Rebekah Is Chosen · Genesis 24:15–61
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Translations

Modern
Now Rebekah had a brother named Laban, and he rushed out to the man at the spring.
Traditional
And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the well.
Literal
And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban; and Laban ran to the man, out to the spring.
Latin
Habebat autem Rebecca fratrem nomine Laban, qui festinus egressus est ad hominem, ubi erat fons.

Original

Hebrew
English
Now Rebekah had a brother named Laban, and he rushed out to the man at the spring.

Notes

Genesis 24:29–31

Laban … rushed: He did not want to miss the chance to marry off his sister and get more gifts. Laban's reaction to the servant's wealth hints at his greedy nature (see 24:54–56 and study note; 29:21–27; 30:27–36; 31:1–13).

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

People

Laban: Brother of Rebekah; father of Leah and Rachel Rebekah: Wife of Isaac; mother of Jacob and Esau

Glossary

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

Topics

Covetousness in Giving Rebekah to be Isaac's Wife Laban: Brother of Rebekah Laban: Receives the Servant of Abraham Prayer: Answered: Abraham's Servant, for Guidance Rebekah (Rebecca): Becomes Isaac's Wife Servants: Good: Eliezer