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Genesis 24

Genesis 24:31

Rebekah Is Chosen · Genesis 24:15–61
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Translations

Modern
“Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” said Laban. “Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.”
Traditional
And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the Lord; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels.
Literal
And he said, “Come in, blessed of YHWH. Why do you stand outside? And I have cleared the house and a place for the camels.”
Latin
…dixitque ad eum: Ingredere, benedicte Domini: cur foris stas? præparavi domum, et locum camelis.

Original

Hebrew
English
“Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” said Laban. “Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.”

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

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 Hospitality: Laban Hospitality: Laban to Abraham's Servant Laban: Receives the Servant of Abraham Prayer: Answered: Abraham's Servant, for Guidance Rebekah (Rebecca): Becomes Isaac's Wife Servants: Good: Eliezer Servants: when Good: To be Honored The Camel: Treated with Great Care Titles and Names of Saints: Blessed of the Lord