Genesis 24:63

Translations

Modern

Early in the evening, Isaac went out to the field to meditate, and looking up, he saw the camels approaching.

Traditional

And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide: and he lifted up his eyes, and saw, and, behold, the camels were coming.

Literal

And Isaac went out to meditate in the field in the evening. And he lifted up his eyes and saw, and behold, camels were coming.

Latin

…et egressus fuerat ad meditandum in agro, inclinata jam die: cumque elevasset oculos, vidit camelos venientes procul.

Original

Hebrew

English

Early in the evening, Isaac went out to the field to meditate, and looking up, he saw the camels approaching.

Notes

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 Isaac Rebekah Symbolic Numbers

Related verses

Psalm 119:15
I will meditate on Your precepts and regard Your ways.
Psalm 1:2
But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.
Psalm 104:34
May my meditation be pleasing to Him, for I rejoice in the LORD.
Joshua 1:8
This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do.
Psalm 143:5–6
I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I consider the work of Your hands.
Psalm 119:27
Make clear to me the way of Your precepts; then I will meditate on Your wonders.
Psalm 77:11–12
I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old.
Psalm 119:48
I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes.
Psalm 139:17–18
How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God, how vast is their sum!
Psalm 145:5
…the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works.

People

Isaac: Son of Abraham; father of Jacob and Esau

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Isaac Patriarchs, Period of the Rebecca, Rebekah

Topics

Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: His Devoutness Meditation: Isaac Prayer: Secret Rebekah (Rebecca): Becomes Isaac's Wife Servants: Good: Eliezer The Evening: A Season For: Meditation

Genesis 24:63

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