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Genesis 24

Genesis 24:43

Rebekah Is Chosen · Genesis 24:15–61
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Translations

Modern
Here I am, standing beside this spring. Now if a maiden comes out to draw water and I say to her, ‘Please let me drink a little water from your jar,’
Traditional
Behold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to pass, that when the virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink;
Literal
…behold, I am standing by the spring of water, and let it be that the virgin who comes out to draw water, and I say to her, ‘Give me to drink, please, a little water from your jar,’
Latin
…ecce sto juxta fontem aquæ, et virgo, quæ egredietur ad hauriendam aquam, audierit a me: Da mihi pauxillum aquæ ad bibendum ex hydria tua:

Original

Hebrew
English
Here I am, standing beside this spring. Now if a maiden comes out to draw water and I say to her, ‘Please let me drink a little water from your jar,’

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 Symbols and Similitudes: Offering Water to Drink Water was Used by Jews: As Their Principal Beverage