Genesis 24:52

Translations

Modern

When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD.

Traditional

And it came to pass, that, when Abraham’s servant heard their words, he worshipped the Lord, bowing himself to the earth.

Literal

And it came to pass, when the servant of Abraham heard their words, that bowed himself to the earth before YHWH.

Latin

Quod cum audisset puer Abraham, procidens adoravit in terram Dominum.

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Hebrew

English

When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD.

Notes

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 24:48
Then I bowed down and worshiped the LORD; and I blessed the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who led me on the right road to take the granddaughter of my master’s brother for his son.
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Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD,
Psalm 95:6
O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.
Psalm 116:1–2
I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice—my appeal for mercy.
2 Chronicles 20:18
Then Jehoshaphat bowed facedown, and all the people of Judah and Jerusalem fell down before the LORD to worship Him.
Psalm 107:21–22
Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
1 Chronicles 29:20
Then David said to the whole assembly, “Bless the LORD your God.” So the whole assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers. They bowed down and paid homage to the LORD and to the king.
Psalm 34:1–2
Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips.
Acts 10:25–26
As Peter was about to enter, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet to worship him.
Matthew 2:11
On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.

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 Patriarchs, Period of the Rebecca, Rebekah

Topics

Prayer: Answered: Abraham's Servant, for Guidance Rebekah (Rebecca): Becomes Isaac's Wife Servants: Good: Eliezer

Genesis 24:52

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