Genesis 24:33

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Modern

Then a meal was set before the man, but he said, “I will not eat until I have told you what I came to say.” So Laban said, “Please speak.”

Traditional

And there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.

Literal

And food was set before him to eat, and he said, “I will not eat until … I have spoken my words.” And he said, “Speak.”

Latin

Et appositus est in conspectu ejus panis. Qui ait: Non comedam, donec loquar sermones meos. Respondit ei: Loquere.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then a meal was set before the man, but he said, “I will not eat until I have told you what I came to say.” So Laban said, “Please speak.”

Notes

Genesis 24:33–48

The servant stayed focused on his mission. He insisted on sharing his story before eating. He explained his mission and recognized God's providence in leading him to Rebekah. He did this before taking care of his own needs. The servant wanted everyone to understand that this was God's work, not a chance or humanly arranged meeting.

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

Related verses

Psalm 132:3–5
“I will not enter my house or get into my bed,
1 Timothy 6:2
Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.
Ephesians 6:5–8
Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.
Proverbs 22:29
Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
Job 23:12
I have not departed from the command of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my daily bread.
John 4:31–34
Meanwhile the disciples urged Him, “Rabbi, eat something.”
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
John 4:14
But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.”

Glossary

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

Topics

Covetousness in Giving Rebekah to be Isaac's Wife Laban: Receives the Servant of Abraham Prayer: Answered: Abraham's Servant, for Guidance Rebekah (Rebecca): Becomes Isaac's Wife Servants: Duties of, to Masters: To Prefer Their Business to Their own Necessary Food Servants: Good: Eliezer The Diet of the Jews was Taken in the Evening Travellers: Generally Treated with Great Hospitality

Genesis 24:33

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