Genesis 24:42

Translations

Modern

So when I came to the spring today, I prayed: O LORD, God of my master Abraham, if only You would make my journey a success!

Traditional

And I came this day unto the well, and said, O Lord God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way which I go:

Literal

And I came today to the spring and I said, ‘YHWH, God of my lord Abraham, if now You will prosper the way on which I am going—"

Latin

Veni ergo hodie ad fontem aquæ, et dixi: Domine Deus domini mei Abraham, si direxisti viam meam, in qua nunc ambulo,

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Hebrew

English

So when I came to the spring today, I prayed: O LORD, God of my master Abraham, if only You would make my journey a success!

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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Nehemiah 1:11
O Lord, may Your ear be attentive to my prayer and to the prayers of Your servants who delight to revere Your name. Give Your servant success this day, I pray, and grant him mercy in the sight of this man.” (At that time I was the cupbearer to the king.)
Romans 1:10
…in my prayers at all times, asking that now at last by God’s will I may succeed in coming to you.
Psalm 37:5
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.
Psalm 90:17
May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish for us the work of our hands—yes, establish the work of our hands!
Ezra 8:21
And there by the Ahava Canal I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask Him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions.
Genesis 24:12–14
“O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.
Acts 10:7–8
When the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier from among his attendants.
Genesis 24:31
“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.”
Genesis 39:3
When his master saw that the LORD was with him and made him prosper in all he did,
Acts 10:22
“Cornelius the centurion has sent us,” they said. “He is a righteous and God-fearing man with a good reputation among the whole Jewish nation. A holy angel instructed him to request your presence in his home so he could hear a message from you.”

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

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 Symbols and Similitudes: Offering Water to Drink Wells: Frequented by Travellers

Genesis 24:42

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