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Genesis 24:1 (show verse)
And Abraham is old, he hath entered into days, and Jehovah hath blessed Abraham in all things;
Genesis 24:2 (show verse)
and Abraham saith unto his servant, the eldest of his house, who is ruling over all that he hath, 'Put, 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)
and I cause thee to swear by Jehovah, God of the heavens, and God of the earth, that thou dost not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanite, 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 land and unto my kindred dost thou go, and hast taken a wife for my son, for Isaac.'
Genesis 24:5 (show verse)
And the servant saith unto him, 'It may be the woman is not willing to come after me unto this land; do I at all cause thy son to turn back unto the land from whence thou camest out?'
No Themes for this verse.
Genesis 24:6 (show verse)
And Abraham saith unto him, 'Take heed to thyself, lest thou cause my son to turn back thither;
No Themes for this verse.
Genesis 24:7 (show verse)
Jehovah, God of the heavens, who hath taken me from the house of my father, and from the land of my birth, and who hath spoken to me, and who hath sworn to me, saying, To thy seed I give this land, He doth send His messenger before thee, and thou hast taken a wife for my son from thence;
Genesis 24:8 (show verse)
and if the woman be not willing to come after thee, then thou hast been acquitted from this mine oath: only my son thou dost not cause to turn back thither.'
Genesis 24:9 (show verse)
And the servant putteth his hand under the thigh of Abraham his lord, and sweareth to him concerning this matter.
Genesis 24:10 (show verse)
And the servant taketh ten camels of the camels of his lord and goeth, also of all the goods of his lord in his hand, and he riseth, and goeth unto Aram-Naharaim, unto the city of Nahor;
Genesis 24:11 (show verse)
and he causeth the camels to kneel at the outside of the city, at the well of water, at even-time, at the time of the coming out of the women who draw 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)
And he saith, 'Jehovah, God of my lord Abraham, cause to meet, I pray Thee, before me this day -- (and do kindness 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)
lo, I am standing by the fountain of water, and daughters of the men of the city are coming out 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)
and it hath been, the young person unto whom I say, Incline, I pray thee, thy pitcher, and I drink, and she hath said, Drink, and I water also thy camels) -- her Thou hast decided for Thy servant, for Isaac; and by it I know that Thou hast done kindness 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 cometh to pass, before he hath finished speaking, that lo, Rebekah (who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, wife of Nahor, brother of Abraham) is coming out, and her pitcher on 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)
and the young person is of very good appearance, a virgin, and a man hath not known her; and she goeth down to the fountain, and filleth her pitcher, and cometh 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 runneth to meet her, and saith, 'Let me swallow, I pray thee, a little water from thy pitcher;'
Genesis 24:18 (show verse)
and she saith, 'Drink, my lord;' and she hasteth, and letteth down her pitcher upon her hand, and giveth him drink.
Genesis 24:19 (show verse)
And she finisheth giving him drink, and saith, 'Also for thy camels I draw till they have finished drinking;'
Genesis 24:20 (show verse)
and she hasteth, and emptieth her pitcher into the drinking-trough, and runneth again unto the well to draw, and draweth for all his camels.
Genesis 24:21 (show verse)
And the man, wondering at her, remaineth silent, to know whether Jehovah hath made his way prosperous or not.
Genesis 24:22 (show verse)
And it cometh to pass when the camels have finished drinking, that the man taketh a golden ring (whose weight is a bekah), and two bracelets for her hands (whose weight is ten bekahs of gold),
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 saith, 'Whose daughter art thou? declare to me, I pray thee, is the house of thy father a place for us to lodge in?'
Genesis 24:24 (show verse)
And she saith unto him, 'I am daughter of Bethuel, son of Milcah, whom she hath borne 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)
She saith also unto him, 'Both straw and provender are abundant with us, also a place to lodge in.'
Genesis 24:26 (show verse)
And the man boweth, and doth obeisance to Jehovah,
Genesis 24:27 (show verse)
and saith, 'Blessed is Jehovah, God of my lord Abraham, who hath not left off His kindness and His truth with my lord; -- I being in the way, Jehovah hath led me to the house of my lord's brethren.'
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 person runneth, and declareth to the house of her mother according to these words.
Genesis 24:29 (show verse)
And Rebekah hath a brother, and his name is Laban, and Laban runneth unto the man who is without, unto the fountain;
Genesis 24:30 (show verse)
yea, it cometh to pass, when he seeth the ring, and the bracelets on the hands of his sister, and when he heareth the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, 'Thus hath the man spoken unto me,' that he cometh in unto the man, and lo, he is standing by the camels by the fountain.
Genesis 24:31 (show verse)
And he saith, 'Come in, O blessed one of Jehovah, why standest thou without, and I -- I have prepared the house and 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)
And he bringeth in the man into the house, and looseth the camels, and giveth straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the feet of the men who are 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 setteth before him to eat; but he saith, 'I do not eat till I have spoken my word;' and he saith, '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)
And he saith, 'I am Abraham's servant;
Genesis 24:35 (show verse)
and Jehovah hath blessed my lord exceedingly, and he is great; and He giveth to him flock, and herd, 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)
and Sarah, my lord's wife, beareth a son to my lord, after she hath been aged, and he giveth to him all that he hath.
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 causeth me to swear, saying, Thou dost not take a wife to my son from the daughters of the Canaanite, in whose land I am dwelling.
Genesis 24:38 (show verse)
If not -- unto the house of my father thou dost go, and unto my family, and thou hast taken a wife for my son.
Genesis 24:39 (show verse)
'And I say unto my lord, It may be the woman doth not come after me;
Genesis 24:40 (show verse)
and he saith unto me, Jehovah, before whom I have walked habitually, doth send His messenger with thee, and hath prospered thy way, and thou hast taken a wife for my son from my family, and from the house of my father;
Genesis 24:41 (show verse)
then art thou acquitted from my oath, when thou comest unto my family, and if they give not one to thee; then thou hast been acquitted from my oath.
Genesis 24:42 (show verse)
And I come to-day unto the fountain, and I say, Jehovah, God of my lord Abraham, if Thou art, I pray Thee, making prosperous my way in which I 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)
(lo, I am standing by the fountain of water), then the virgin who is coming out to draw, and I have said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee, a little water from 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 hath said unto me, Both drink thou, and also for thy camels I draw -- she is the woman whom Jehovah hath decided for my lord's son.
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)
'Before I finish speaking unto my heart, then lo, Rebekah is coming out, and her pitcher on her shoulder, and she goeth down to the fountain, and draweth; and I say unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee,
Genesis 24:46 (show verse)
and she hasteth and letteth down her pitcher from off her and saith, Drink, and thy camels also I water; and I drink, and the camels also she hath watered.
Genesis 24:47 (show verse)
And I ask her, and say, Whose daughter art thou? and she saith, Daughter of Bethuel, son of Nahor, whom Milcah hath borne to him, and I put the ring on her nose, and the bracelets on 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 I bow, and do obeisance before Jehovah, and I bless Jehovah, God of my lord Abraham, who hath led me in the true way to receive the daughter of my lord's brother 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)
'And now, if ye are dealing kindly and truly with my lord, declare to me; and if not, declare to me; and I turn unto the right 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)
And Laban answereth -- Bethuel also -- and they say, 'The thing hath gone out from Jehovah; we are not able to speak unto thee bad or good;
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)
lo, Rebekah is before thee, take and go, and she is a wife to thy lord's son, as Jehovah hath spoken.'
Genesis 24:52 (show verse)
And it cometh to pass, when the servant of Abraham hath heard their words, that he boweth himself towards the earth before Jehovah;
Genesis 24:53 (show verse)
and the servant taketh out vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and garments, and giveth to Rebekah; precious things also he hath given to her brother and to her mother.
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Genesis 24:54 (show verse)
And they eat and drink, he and the men who are with him, and lodge all night; and they rise in the morning, and he saith, 'Send me to my lord;'
Genesis 24:55 (show verse)
and her brother saith -- her mother also -- 'Let the young person abide with us a week or ten days, afterwards doth she go.'
Genesis 24:56 (show verse)
And he saith unto them, 'Do not delay me, seeing Jehovah hath prospered my way; send me away, and I go to my lord;'
Genesis 24:57 (show verse)
and they say, 'Let us call for the young person, and ask at her mouth;'
Genesis 24:58 (show verse)
and they call for Rebekah, and say unto her, 'Dost thou go with this man?' and she saith, 'I go.'
Genesis 24:59 (show verse)
And they send away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham's servant, and his men;
Genesis 24:60 (show verse)
and they bless Rebekah, and say to her, 'Thou art our sister; become thou thousands of myriads, and thy seed doth possess the gate of those hating it.'
Genesis 24:61 (show verse)
And Rebekah and her young women arise, and ride on the camels, and go after the man; and the servant taketh Rebekah and goeth.
Genesis 24:62 (show verse)
And Isaac hath come in from the entrance of the Well of the Living One, my Beholder; and he is dwelling in the land of the south,
Genesis 24:63 (show verse)
and Isaac goeth out to meditate in the field, at the turning of the evening, and he lifteth up his eyes, and looketh, and lo, camels are coming.
Genesis 24:64 (show verse)
And Rebekah lifteth up her eyes, and seeth Isaac, and alighteth from off the camel;
Genesis 24:65 (show verse)
and she saith unto the servant, 'Who is this man who is walking in the field to meet us?' and the servant saith, 'It is my lord;' and she taketh the veil, and covereth herself.
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Genesis 24:66 (show verse)
And the servant recounteth to Isaac all the things that he hath done,
Genesis 24:67 (show verse)
and Isaac bringeth her in unto the tent of Sarah his mother, and he taketh Rebekah, and she becometh his wife, and he loveth her, and Isaac is comforted after the death of his mother.
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