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Genesis 24

Genesis 24:38

Rebekah Is Chosen · Genesis 24:15–61
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Translations

Modern
…but you shall go to my father’s house and to my kindred to take a wife for my son.’
Traditional
But thou shalt go unto my father’s house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son.
Literal
But rather, to the house of my father you shall go, and to my kindred, and you shall take a wife for my son.’
Latin
…sed ad domum patris mei perges, et de cognatione mea accipies uxorem filio meo.

Original

Hebrew
English
…but you shall go to my father’s house and to my kindred to take a wife for my son.’

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

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 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