Genesis 24:35

Translations

Modern

“The LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become rich. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, camels and donkeys.

Traditional

And the Lord hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.

Literal

And YHWH has blessed my lord greatly, and he has become great; and He has given to him flock and cattle, and silver and gold, and menservants and maidservants, and camels and donkeys.

Latin

…et Dominus benedixit domino meo valde, magnificatusque est: et dedit ei oves et boves, argentum et aurum, servos et ancillas, camelos et asinos.

Original

Hebrew

English

“The LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become rich. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, camels and donkeys.

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

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Genesis 24:1
By now Abraham was old and well along in years, and the LORD had blessed him in every way.
Genesis 13:2
And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold.
Proverbs 10:22
The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.
Psalm 107:38
He blesses them, and they multiply greatly; He does not let their herds diminish.
Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
Genesis 12:16
He treated Abram well on her account, and Abram acquired sheep and cattle, male and female donkeys, menservants and maidservants, and camels.
Genesis 25:11
After Abraham’s death, God blessed his son Isaac, who lived near Beer-lahai-roi.
Genesis 12:2
I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.
Proverbs 22:4
The rewards of humility and the fear of the LORD are wealth and honor and life.
Genesis 26:12–14
Now Isaac sowed seed in the land, and that very year he reaped a hundredfold. And the LORD blessed him,
Psalm 18:35
You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me.
Job 42:10–12
After Job had prayed for his friends, the LORD restored his prosperity and doubled his former possessions.

Glossary

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

Topics

Abraham: Wealth of Camel: Herds of Covetousness in Giving Rebekah to be Isaac's Wife Donkey: Domesticated: Herds of Money: Gold Used As Prayer: Answered: Abraham's Servant, for Guidance Rebekah (Rebecca): Becomes Isaac's Wife Servants: Duties of, to Masters: To be Prudent in the Management of Their Affairs Servants: Good: Eliezer Silver: The Patriarchs Rich In Thankfulness: To God of Abraham's Servant (Eliezar) The Rich: Abraham

Genesis 24:35

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