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Genesis 24

Genesis 24:56

Rebekah Is Chosen · Genesis 24:15–61
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Translations

Modern
But he replied, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey a success. Send me on my way so that I may go to my master.”
Traditional
And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.
Literal
And he said to them, “Do not delay me, since YHWH has prospered my way. Send me away so that I may go to my lord.”
Latin
Nolite, ait, me retinere, quia Dominus direxit viam meam: dimittite me ut pergam ad dominum meum.

Original

Hebrew
English
But he replied, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey a success. Send me on my way so that I may go to my master.”

Notes

Genesis 24:54–56

It was hard for Rebekah’s family to let her go so suddenly, and Laban may have hoped to gain more wealth. However, the servant had sworn an oath and would not rest until it was completed. There was no reason for him to stay.

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 Patriarchs, Period of the Rebecca, Rebekah

Topics

Rebekah (Rebecca): Becomes Isaac's Wife Saying Goodbye Servants: Duties of, to Masters: To be Earnest in Transacting Their Business Servants: Good: Eliezer The Providence of God is Exercised in Prospering Saints