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Genesis 24:1 (show verse)
Now, Abraham, was old, far gone in days, - and, Yahweh, had blessed Abraham, in all things.
Genesis 24:2 (show verse)
So Abraham said unto his servant, elder of his house, ruler of all that he had, - Place, I pray thee thy hand under my thigh;
hands » Placed under the thigh of a person to whom an oath was made
Marriage » The jews » Careful in contracting for their children
Masters' » Should select faithful servants
Oath » Abraham requires oath of his servant eliezer
Oaths » Often accompanied by placing the hand under the thigh of the person sworn to
Parents » Their duty to their children is » Not to make unholy connections for them
Servants » When good » Deserve the confidence of their masters
Marriage » The jews » Careful in contracting for their children
Masters' » Should select faithful servants
Oath » Abraham requires oath of his servant eliezer
Oaths » Often accompanied by placing the hand under the thigh of the person sworn to
Parents » Their duty to their children is » Not to make unholy connections for them
Servants » When good » Deserve the confidence of their masters
Genesis 24:3 (show verse)
that I may put thee on oath, by Yahweh God of the heavens and God of the earth - That thou wilt not take a wife for my son, from among the daughters of the Canaanites in the midst of whom, I, am dwelling:
Marriage » With the heathen forbidden
Marriage » Modes of demanding women in
Marriage » Isaac and rebekah
Miscegenation » Forbidden by abraham
Oath » Abraham requires oath of his servant eliezer
Oaths » Antiquity of
Oaths » Binding to performance of any particular act
Parents » Their duty to their children is » Not to make unholy connections for them
Wives » Not to be selected from among the unGodly
Woman » Young » Could not marry without consent of parents
Women » Could not marry without the consent of parents
Marriage » Modes of demanding women in
Marriage » Isaac and rebekah
Miscegenation » Forbidden by abraham
Oath » Abraham requires oath of his servant eliezer
Oaths » Antiquity of
Oaths » Binding to performance of any particular act
Parents » Their duty to their children is » Not to make unholy connections for them
Wives » Not to be selected from among the unGodly
Woman » Young » Could not marry without consent of parents
Women » Could not marry without the consent of parents
Genesis 24:4 (show verse)
but unto my own land and unto my own kindred, wilt go, - So shalt thou take a wife for my son - for Isaac.
Genesis 24:5 (show verse)
And the servant said unto him, Peradventure the woman may not be willing to follow me into this land, - May I take back thy son, into the land from whence thou earnest?
No Themes for this verse.
Genesis 24:6 (show verse)
And Abraham said unto him, - Beware that thou do not take back my son thither!
No Themes for this verse.
Genesis 24:7 (show verse)
Yahweh, God of the heavens, and God of the earth, who took me out of the house of my father, and out of the land of my kindred, and, who spake to me, and who sware to me, saying, To thy seed, will I give this land, he, will send his messenger before thee, so shalt then take a wife for my son from thence.
Genesis 24:8 (show verse)
But if unwilling be the woman to follow thee, then shalt thou be clear from this mine oath, - Only my son, shalt thou not take back thither
Genesis 24:9 (show verse)
So the servant placed his hand, under the thigh of Abraham, his lord, - and sware to him, over this thing.
Genesis 24:10 (show verse)
Then took the servant ten camels, from among the camels of his lord, and went his way, - all the goods of his master being in his hand, - so be mounted, and went his way unto Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor.
Genesis 24:11 (show verse)
And he made the camels kneel down outside the city, against the well of water, - at the time of evening, at the time of the coming forth of the women that drew water,
Camel » Docility of
Camels » Characterized by » Its docility
the Diet of the jews » Was taken » In the evening
Travelers » Generally halted at wells or streams
Travelers » Halted at even
Wells » Frequented by » Travellers
Wells » Frequently made » Outside cities
Woman » Often engaged in » Drawing and carrying water
Women » Tended flocks and herds
Camels » Characterized by » Its docility
the Diet of the jews » Was taken » In the evening
Travelers » Generally halted at wells or streams
Travelers » Halted at even
Wells » Frequented by » Travellers
Wells » Frequently made » Outside cities
Woman » Often engaged in » Drawing and carrying water
Women » Tended flocks and herds
Genesis 24:12 (show verse)
Then he said, O Yahweh, God of my lord Abraham! I pray thee cause it to fall out before me today, that thou deal in lovingkindness with my lord Abraham.
Blessing » Temporal blessings, prayer for » Abraham's servant
intercession » Additional instances of » Abraham's servant, in behalf of his master
Loving Kindness Of God » Pray for the » Extension of
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Prayer » Eliezer
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Masters'
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Abraham's servant
private Prayer » Exemplified » Eliezer
The Providence of God » Saints should » Pray to be guided by
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To pray for them
intercession » Additional instances of » Abraham's servant, in behalf of his master
Loving Kindness Of God » Pray for the » Extension of
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Prayer » Eliezer
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Masters'
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Abraham's servant
private Prayer » Exemplified » Eliezer
The Providence of God » Saints should » Pray to be guided by
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To pray for them
Genesis 24:13 (show verse)
Here am, I, stationed by the fountain of water, - and, the daughters of the men of the city, are coming forth to draw water:
Children » Female » Usefully employed
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Masters'
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Abraham's servant
The Providence of God » Saints should » Pray to be guided by
Symbols and similitudes » Offering water to drink
Wells » Frequented by » Travellers
Wells » Frequented by » Women who came to draw water
Woman » Often engaged in » Drawing and carrying water
Women » Tended flocks and herds
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Masters'
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Abraham's servant
The Providence of God » Saints should » Pray to be guided by
Symbols and similitudes » Offering water to drink
Wells » Frequented by » Travellers
Wells » Frequented by » Women who came to draw water
Woman » Often engaged in » Drawing and carrying water
Women » Tended flocks and herds
Genesis 24:14 (show verse)
so it shall come to pass that the young woman unto whom I shall say. Let down pray. thy pitcher that I may drink, and she shall say, Drink, and to thy camels also, will I give to drink, that, her! hast thou appointed for thy servant for Isaac, And, hereby, shall I get to know, that thou hast dealt in lovingkindness with my lord!
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Prayer » Tokens asked for, as assurance of answer » By abraham's servant
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Masters'
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Abraham's servant
The Providence of God » Saints should » Pray to be guided by
Symbols and similitudes » Offering water to drink
Wells » Frequented by » Women who came to draw water
Women » Tended flocks and herds
Prayer » Tokens asked for, as assurance of answer » By abraham's servant
Intercessory prayer » Should be offered up for » Masters'
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Abraham's servant
The Providence of God » Saints should » Pray to be guided by
Symbols and similitudes » Offering water to drink
Wells » Frequented by » Women who came to draw water
Women » Tended flocks and herds
Genesis 24:15 (show verse)
And it came to pass, ere yet, he, had done speaking, that lo! Rebekah, was coming forth who had been born to Bethuel son of Milcah, wife of Nahor, brother of Abraham, - with her pitcher upon her shoulder,
Bethuel » Son of nahor, father of rebekah
Incest » Instances of » Instances of marriage of near of kin » Isaac with rebekah
Laban » Brother of rebekah
Milcah » The wife of nahor and the mother of bethuel
Nahor » Brother of abraham
Nahor » Brother of abraham » Marriage and descendants of
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Prayer, answers to » Abraham's servant
Rebekah » General references to
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Symbols and similitudes » Offering water to drink
Woman » Often engaged in » Drawing and carrying water
Incest » Instances of » Instances of marriage of near of kin » Isaac with rebekah
Laban » Brother of rebekah
Milcah » The wife of nahor and the mother of bethuel
Nahor » Brother of abraham
Nahor » Brother of abraham » Marriage and descendants of
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Prayer, answers to » Abraham's servant
Rebekah » General references to
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Symbols and similitudes » Offering water to drink
Woman » Often engaged in » Drawing and carrying water
Genesis 24:16 (show verse)
Now the young woman! was of very pleasing appearance, a virgin whom, no man, had known, - and she went down unto the fountain, and filled her pitcher and came up.
Beauty » Instances of » Rebekah
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Prayer, answers to » Abraham's servant
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Beautiful
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Wells » At haran
Woman » Often engaged in » Drawing and carrying water
Woman » Of distinction » Fair and graceful
Woman » Young » Called » Virgins
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Prayer, answers to » Abraham's servant
Rebekah » Characteristics of » Beautiful
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Wells » At haran
Woman » Often engaged in » Drawing and carrying water
Woman » Of distinction » Fair and graceful
Woman » Young » Called » Virgins
Genesis 24:17 (show verse)
And the servant ran to meet her, - and said, I pray thee let me drink a little water out of thy pitcher.
Genesis 24:18 (show verse)
And she said, Drink my lord, - And she hastened and lowered her pitcher on her hand and let him drink.
Genesis 24:19 (show verse)
And when she had done giving him drink, - she said For thy camels also, will I draw, until they have done drinking.
Genesis 24:20 (show verse)
So she hastened and emptied her pitcher into the drinking-trough, and ran again unto the well, to draw, - and she drew for all his camels.
Genesis 24:21 (show verse)
Now the man, was eagerly watching her, - keeping silence to see - whether Yahweh had prospered his way., or not.
Genesis 24:22 (show verse)
And it came to pass when the camels had done drinking, that the man took a ring of gold, half a shekel its weight, - and two bracelets for her hands, ten of gold their weight;
Adorning » Rich apparel » Earrings
Adorning » Rich apparel » Bracelets
Bracelet » Present of
Gold » Used in the arts » Into ornaments
Ornaments » Rich apparel » Earrings
Ornaments » Rich apparel » Bracelets
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Prayer, answers to » Abraham's servant
Presents » Things given as » Ornaments
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Rings » Antiquity of
Shekel » Used to weigh » Gold
Weights » Mentioned in scripture » Bekah or half-shekel
Adorning » Rich apparel » Bracelets
Bracelet » Present of
Gold » Used in the arts » Into ornaments
Ornaments » Rich apparel » Earrings
Ornaments » Rich apparel » Bracelets
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Prayer, answers to » Abraham's servant
Presents » Things given as » Ornaments
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Rings » Antiquity of
Shekel » Used to weigh » Gold
Weights » Mentioned in scripture » Bekah or half-shekel
Genesis 24:23 (show verse)
and said Whose daughter art, thou? I pray thee, tell me. Is there in the house of thy father a place for us to tarry the night?
Genesis 24:24 (show verse)
And she said unto him, Daughter of Bethuel, am, I, - Bethuel son of Milcah whom she bare to Nahor.
Bethuel » Son of nahor, father of rebekah
Marriage » Contracted in patriarchal age with near relations
Milcah » The wife of nahor and the mother of bethuel
Nahor » Brother of abraham » Marriage and descendants of
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Prayer, answers to » Abraham's servant
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Travelers » Generally treated with great hospitality
Marriage » Contracted in patriarchal age with near relations
Milcah » The wife of nahor and the mother of bethuel
Nahor » Brother of abraham » Marriage and descendants of
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Prayer, answers to » Abraham's servant
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Travelers » Generally treated with great hospitality
Genesis 24:25 (show verse)
And she said unto him, Both straw and fodder in plenty, have we, - also a place to tarry the night.
Genesis 24:26 (show verse)
Then the man bowed his head, and bent himself down unto Yahweh;
Genesis 24:27 (show verse)
and said, Blessed be Yahweh. God of my lord Abraham, who hath not withdrawn his lovingkindness and his faithfulness, from my lord, - I - being in the way, Yahweh led me unto the house of the brethren of my lord!
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Prayer, answers to » Abraham's servant
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To bless God for mercies shown to them
Servants » When good » Are guided by God
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of abraham's servant (eliezar)
the Truth of God » Exemplified towards » Abraham
Prayer, answers to » Abraham's servant
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To bless God for mercies shown to them
Servants » When good » Are guided by God
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of abraham's servant (eliezar)
the Truth of God » Exemplified towards » Abraham
Genesis 24:28 (show verse)
And the young woman ran, and told the household of her mother, - according to these words.
Genesis 24:29 (show verse)
Now, Rebekah, had a brother, whose name, was Laban, - so Laban ran unto the man outside, unto the fountain.
Genesis 24:30 (show verse)
And it came to pass, when he saw the ring, and the bracelets on the hands of his sister, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister saying, Thus, did the man speak unto me, that he came unto the man, and lo! he was standing by the camels near the fountain;
Genesis 24:31 (show verse)
and he said, Come in. thou blessed of Yahweh, - Wherefore shouldst thou stand outside, when I have made ready the house and a place for the camels?
Camels » Treated with great care
Covetousness » Instances of » Laban » In giving rebekah to be isaac's wife
Laban » Receives the servant of abraham
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Servants » When good » To be honored
Titles and names of saints » Blessed of the lord
Covetousness » Instances of » Laban » In giving rebekah to be isaac's wife
Laban » Receives the servant of abraham
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Servants » When good » To be honored
Titles and names of saints » Blessed of the lord
Genesis 24:32 (show verse)
So the man came in towards the house, and ungirded the camels, - and there was given him straw and fodder for the camels, and water for bathing his own feet and the feet of the men who were with him;
Ablution » Of the feet
Camels » Treated with great care
Covetousness » Instances of » Laban » In giving rebekah to be isaac's wife
Feet » Of strangers and travellers washed
Guests » Hospitality to » Washing the feet of
Laban » Receives the servant of abraham
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Social life » Guests advices to » Washing the feet of
Straw » Used for fodder
Travelers » Generally treated with great hospitality
Washing » Of feet
Water » Was used by jews » For washing the person
Camels » Treated with great care
Covetousness » Instances of » Laban » In giving rebekah to be isaac's wife
Feet » Of strangers and travellers washed
Guests » Hospitality to » Washing the feet of
Laban » Receives the servant of abraham
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Social life » Guests advices to » Washing the feet of
Straw » Used for fodder
Travelers » Generally treated with great hospitality
Washing » Of feet
Water » Was used by jews » For washing the person
Genesis 24:33 (show verse)
and food was set before him to eat, But he said, I cannot eat, until I have spoken my words. And he said - Speak!
Covetousness » Instances of » Laban » In giving rebekah to be isaac's wife
the Diet of the jews » Was taken » In the evening
Food » Different meals » Evening meal
Laban » Receives the servant of abraham
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To prefer their business to their own necessary food
Travelers » Generally treated with great hospitality
the Diet of the jews » Was taken » In the evening
Food » Different meals » Evening meal
Laban » Receives the servant of abraham
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To prefer their business to their own necessary food
Travelers » Generally treated with great hospitality
Genesis 24:34 (show verse)
Then said he, - Servant of Abraham, am I.
Genesis 24:35 (show verse)
Now, Yahweh, having blessed my lord exceedingly, and made him great, - and given him flocks and herds and silver and gold, and men-servants and maid-servants, and camels, and asses,
Abraham » Wealth of
Ass (donkey) » Domesticated » Herds of
Blessings » Temporal from God
Camel » Herds of
Covetousness » Instances of » Laban » In giving rebekah to be isaac's wife
Money » Gold used as
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Rich, the » Instances of » Abraham
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be prudent in the management of their affairs
Sheep » Constituted a great part of patriarchal wealth
Silver » The patriarchs rich in
Temporal » Blessings from God
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of abraham's servant (eliezar)
Ass (donkey) » Domesticated » Herds of
Blessings » Temporal from God
Camel » Herds of
Covetousness » Instances of » Laban » In giving rebekah to be isaac's wife
Money » Gold used as
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Rich, the » Instances of » Abraham
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be prudent in the management of their affairs
Sheep » Constituted a great part of patriarchal wealth
Silver » The patriarchs rich in
Temporal » Blessings from God
Thankfulness » To God, instances of » Of abraham's servant (eliezar)
Genesis 24:36 (show verse)
then did Sarah wife of my lord, bear a son to my lord, after she had become old, - so he gave to him all that he had;
Covetousness » Instances of » Laban » In giving rebekah to be isaac's wife
Gifts » Parental gifts » expression of love » A patrimony
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Parental gifts » expression of love
Parents » Parental gifts » expression of love » A patrimony
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
Gifts » Parental gifts » expression of love » A patrimony
Home » parental love » Parental feelings and emotions » Parental gifts » expression of love
Parents » Parental gifts » expression of love » A patrimony
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
Genesis 24:37 (show verse)
And my lord put me on oath saying, - Thou shalt not take a wife for my son, of the daughters of the Canaanites in whose land, I, am dwelling;
Genesis 24:38 (show verse)
but, unto the house of my father, shalt thou go, and unto my family, - and take a wife for my son.
Genesis 24:39 (show verse)
So I said unto my lord, - Peradventure the woman will not follow me.
Genesis 24:40 (show verse)
And he said unto me, - Yahweh, before whom I have walked to and fro, will send his messenger with thee, so shall he prosper thy way, and thou shalt take a wife for my son out of my kindred and out of the house of my father.
Genesis 24:41 (show verse)
Then, shalt thou clear thyself from mine oath, for thou shalt go in unto my kindred, - and, if they will not grant her unto thee, then shalt thou be clear from mine oath.
Genesis 24:42 (show verse)
So I came in to-day, unto the fountain, - and I said O Yahweh God of my lord Abraham! if, I pray thee thou art prospering my way whereon am going,
Covetousness » Instances of » Laban » 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
Symbols and similitudes » Offering water to drink
Wells » Frequented by » Travellers
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
Symbols and similitudes » Offering water to drink
Wells » Frequented by » Travellers
Genesis 24:43 (show verse)
here, am I stationed by the fountain of water, - so then it shall come to pass that, the maiden that is coming forth to draw, and I shall say unto her Let me drink. I pray thee a little water out of thy pitcher;
Covetousness » Instances of » Laban » 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
Symbols and similitudes » Offering water to drink
Water » Was used by jews » As their principal beverage
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
Symbols and similitudes » Offering water to drink
Water » Was used by jews » As their principal beverage
Genesis 24:44 (show verse)
and she shall say unto me Both, thou, drink, and for thy camels also, will I draw, the same, shall be the woman whom Yahweh hath appointed for the son of my lord.
Covetousness » Instances of » Laban » 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
Symbols and similitudes » Offering water to drink
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
Symbols and similitudes » Offering water to drink
Genesis 24:45 (show verse)
Ere yet, I, could make an end of speaking unto mine own heart, lo! then Rebekah, coming forth, with her pitcher on her shoulder, and she went down to the fountain, and drew, - and I said unto her Let me drink I pray thee!
Genesis 24:46 (show verse)
So she hastened and lowered her pitcher from off her, and said. Drink! and to thy camels also, will I give to drink, - So I drank and the camels also, she let drink.
Genesis 24:47 (show verse)
Then I asked her, and said, Whose daughter art thou? And she said Daughter of Bethuel son of Nahor, whom, Milcah, bare to him, - Then put I the ring upon her nose, and the bracelets upon her hands;
Covetousness » Instances of » Laban » In giving rebekah to be isaac's wife
Milcah » The wife of nahor and the mother of bethuel
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Presents » Things given as » Ornaments
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be prudent in the management of their affairs
Milcah » The wife of nahor and the mother of bethuel
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Presents » Things given as » Ornaments
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be prudent in the management of their affairs
Genesis 24:48 (show verse)
and bowed my head and bent myself down unto Yahweh, - and I blessed Yahweh God of my lord Abraham, who had led me in a way of faithfulness, to take the daughter of the brother of my lord for his son.
Covetousness » Instances of » Laban » In giving rebekah to be isaac's wife
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Prospering saints
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To bless God for mercies shown to them
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be prudent in the management of their affairs
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
The Providence of God » Is exercised in » Prospering saints
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To bless God for mercies shown to them
Servants » Duties of, to masters » To be prudent in the management of their affairs
Genesis 24:49 (show verse)
Now, therefore, if ye are dealing in lovingkindness and faithfulness with my lord, tell me, - and, if not, tell me, that I may turn unto the right hand or unto the left.
Covetousness » Instances of » Laban » In giving rebekah to be isaac's wife
Marriage » Often contracted by parents for children
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
Marriage » Often contracted by parents for children
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
Genesis 24:50 (show verse)
Then answered Laban and Bethuel and said, from Yahweh, hath come forth the word, - we cannot speak unto thee ill or well.
Covetousness » Instances of » Laban » In giving rebekah to be isaac's wife
Lord's » Days » Doings, the
Marriage » Often contracted by parents for children
Obedience » Instances of » Bethuel and laban
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Wonderful » Works of God » Referred to as "the lord's doings"
Works of God » Referred to as "the lord's doings"
Lord's » Days » Doings, the
Marriage » Often contracted by parents for children
Obedience » Instances of » Bethuel and laban
Prayer » Answered » Abraham's servant, for guidance
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Wonderful » Works of God » Referred to as "the lord's doings"
Works of God » Referred to as "the lord's doings"
Genesis 24:51 (show verse)
Go! Rebekah, is before thee, Take her and go thy way, - And let her become wife unto the son of thy lord, as Yahweh hath spoken.
Genesis 24:52 (show verse)
And it came to pass when Abraham's servant heard their words, that he bowed himself down towards the earth unto Yahweh.
Genesis 24:53 (show verse)
Then the servant brought forth jewels of silver and jewels of gold and raiment, and gave unto Rebekah, - and precious things, gave he to her brother and to her mother.
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Genesis 24:54 (show verse)
And they did eat and drink he, and the men who were with him, and they tarried the night, - and when they arose in the morning, he said Let me go unto my lord!
Genesis 24:55 (show verse)
Then said her brother and her mother, Let the young woman remain with us some days or rather ten, - After that, she shall go.
Genesis 24:56 (show verse)
And he said unto them, Do not hinder me, when, Yahweh, hath prospered my journey, - Let me go, that I may take my journey unto my lord!
Genesis 24:57 (show verse)
Then said they, We must call the young woman and ask at her mouth.
Genesis 24:58 (show verse)
So they called Rebekah and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go.
Genesis 24:59 (show verse)
So they let go Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham's servant and his men.
Genesis 24:60 (show verse)
And they blessed Rebekah and said to her, Our sister! become thou, thousands of ten thousands, - And let thy seed take possession of the gate of them that hate them!
Genesis 24:61 (show verse)
Then mounted Rebekah and her young woman and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man, - so the servant took Rebekah. and went his way.
Genesis 24:62 (show verse)
Now, Isaac, had come in at the entrance, of Beer-lahai-roi, - for, he, was dwelling in the land of the South:
Genesis 24:63 (show verse)
and Isaac came forth to meditate in the field at the approach of evening, - so he lifted up his eyes and looked, and lo! camels, coming in.
Genesis 24:64 (show verse)
And Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and saw Isaac, - so she alighted with haste from off the camel;
Genesis 24:65 (show verse)
and said unto the servant, Who is this man that is walking in the field to meet us? And the servant said, That, is my lord. So she took the veil and covered herself.
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Genesis 24:66 (show verse)
And the servant recounted to Isaac, - all the things which he had done.
Genesis 24:67 (show verse)
And Isaac brought her into the tent of Sarah his mother; thus he took Rebekah and she became his wife and he loved her, - and Isaac consoled himself, for the loss of his mother.
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