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Genesis 24:1 (show verse)
Now Abraham had grown old, was well advanced in age, and the LORD had blessed Abraham in every way.
Genesis 24:2 (show verse)
So Abraham instructed his servant, who was the oldest member of his household and in charge of everything he owned, "Make this solemn oath to me
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)
as a promise to the LORD, the God of heaven and earth, that you won't acquire a wife for my son from the Canaanite women among whom I'm living.
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)
Instead, you are to go to my country and to my family and acquire a wife for my son Isaac."
Genesis 24:5 (show verse)
"What if the woman doesn't want to come back with me to this land?" the servant asked. "Shouldn't I have your son go to the land from which you came?"
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Genesis 24:6 (show verse)
"Make sure not to take my son there," Abraham replied.
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Genesis 24:7 (show verse)
"The LORD God of heaven, who brought me from my father's house and from my family's land, who spoke to me and promised me "I will give this land to your descendants,' will send his angel ahead of you, and you are to acquire a wife for my son from there.
Genesis 24:8 (show verse)
If the woman isn't willing to follow you, then you'll be free from this oath to me. Just don't take my son back there!"
Genesis 24:9 (show verse)
So the servant made a solemn oath to his master Abraham regarding this matter.
Genesis 24:10 (show verse)
Then Abraham's servant took ten camels from his master's herd of camels and left on his journey with all kinds of gifts from his master's inventory. Eventually, he traveled as far as Aram-naharaim, Nahor's home town.
Genesis 24:11 (show verse)
As evening approached, he had the camels kneel outside the town at the water well, right about the time when women customarily went out to 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)
That's when he prayed, "LORD God of my master Abraham, help me to succeed today. Please show your gracious love to my master 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)
I've stationed myself here by the spring as the women of the town come 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)
May it be that the young woman to whom I ask, "Please, lower your jug so that I may drink,' responds, "Have a drink, and I'll water your camels as well.' May she be the one whom you have chosen for your servant Isaac. This is how I'll know that you have shown your gracious love to my master."
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)
Before he had finished speaking, Rebekah appeared. She was a daughter of Milcah's son Bethuel. (Milcah was the wife of Abraham's brother Nahor.) She approached the well, carrying a jug 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)
The woman was very beautiful, young, and had not had sexual relations with a man. Going down to the spring, she filled her jug and turned for home.
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)
Then Abraham's servant ran to meet her and asked her, "Please, let me have a sip of water from your jug."
Genesis 24:18 (show verse)
"Drink, sir!" she replied as she quickly lowered her jug on her arm to offer him a drink.
Genesis 24:19 (show verse)
When she had finished giving him a drink, she also said, "I'll also draw water for your camels until they've had enough to drink."
Genesis 24:20 (show verse)
She quickly emptied her jug into the trough and ran to the well to draw again until she had drawn enough water for all ten of the servant's camels.
Genesis 24:21 (show verse)
The man stared at her in silence, waiting to see whether or not the LORD had made his journey successful.
Genesis 24:22 (show verse)
When the camels had finished drinking, the man took out a gold nose ring weighing a half shekel and two bracelets for her wrists, weighing 10 shekels and presented them to her.
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)
He asked her, "Whose daughter are you? Please tell me, is there room in your father's house for us to spend the night?"
Genesis 24:24 (show verse)
"I am the daughter of Bethuel," she answered. "He's the son of Milcah and 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 yes," she continued, "we have plenty of straw and feed, as well as a place to spend the night."
Genesis 24:26 (show verse)
At this, the man bowed down and worshipped the LORD.
Genesis 24:27 (show verse)
"Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hasn't held back his gracious love and faithfulness from my master! The LORD has led me to the house of my master's relatives!"
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)
The young woman then ran ahead and informed her mother's household what had happened.
Genesis 24:29 (show verse)
Now Rebekah had a brother named Laban, who ran out to the man and met him at the spring.
Genesis 24:30 (show verse)
And so it was, as soon as he saw the nose ring and bracelets on his sister's wrists, and as soon as he heard what his sister Rebekah was saying about what the man had spoken to her, he went out to the man who was still standing by the camels at the spring!
Genesis 24:31 (show verse)
"Come on," Laban said. "The LORD has blessed you! So why are you standing out here when I've prepared some space in 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 servant went to the house and unbridled the camels. They provided straw and feed for the camels and water for washing his feet and those of the men 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)
But when they had prepared a meal and set it in front of him, he said, "I'm not eating until I've spoken." "Speak up!" Laban exclaimed.
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)
"I'm Abraham's servant," he said.
Genesis 24:35 (show verse)
"The LORD has greatly blessed my master, so that he has become wealthy. He has provided him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, male and female servants, camels and donkeys.
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)
My master's wife Sarah gave birth to my master's son in her old age, and Abraham has given him everything that belongs to him.
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)
My master made me swear this oath: "You are not to select a wife for my son from among the daughters of the Canaanites in this land where I live.
Genesis 24:38 (show verse)
Instead, you are to go to my father's household, to my relatives, and choose a wife for my son there.'
Genesis 24:39 (show verse)
"So I asked my master, "What if the woman won't come back with me?'
Genesis 24:40 (show verse)
"Abraham told me, "The LORD, who is with me wherever I go, will send his angel with you to make your journey successful. So you are to choose a wife for my son from my family, from my father's household.
Genesis 24:41 (show verse)
Only then will you be released from fulfilling my oath. However, when you come to my family, if they don't give her to you, you'll be released from fulfilling my oath.'
Genesis 24:42 (show verse)
"So today I arrived at the spring and prayed, "LORD God of my master Abraham, if you wish to make the journey that I have traveled successful,
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 I am standing by the spring. May it be that the young woman who comes out to draw water, from whom I request a little water from her jug to drink,
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)
if she tells me to drink and also draws water for the camels, may she be the woman that the LORD has chosen for my master'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 had finished praying, along came Rebekah with her jug on her shoulder! She went to the spring and drew some water. I asked her to please let me have a drink.
Genesis 24:46 (show verse)
She quickly lowered her jug from her shoulder and told me, "Have a drink while I also water your camels.' So I drank, and she also gave my camels water to drink.
Genesis 24:47 (show verse)
"That's when I asked, "Whose daughter are you?' "She replied, "I'm the daughter of Bethuel, Nahor's son, whom Milcah bore for him.'
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)
"So I gave her a ring for her nose and bracelets for her wrists. I bowed down and worshipped the LORD, and I praised the LORD God of my master Abraham, who led me on the true way to request the daughter of my master'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)
So now, if you wish to show gracious love and truth toward my master, tell me so. But if not, tell me, so that I may go elsewhere."
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)
"Since this has come from the LORD," Laban and Bethuel both replied, "we cannot speak one way or another.
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)
So here's Rebekah she's right in front of you. Take her and go, so she can become a wife for your master's son, just as the LORD has decreed."
Genesis 24:52 (show verse)
When Abraham's servant heard what they had said, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD.
Genesis 24:53 (show verse)
Then the servant brought out some silver and gold items, along with some clothing, and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave gifts to her brother and to her mother.
Adorning » Jewels » General references to
Bride » Presents to
Jewels » General references to
Jewels » Betrothal presents of
Marriage » Presents given to parents to secure their favor
Marriage » Bridal presents
Marriage » The bride » Received presents before
Ornaments » Jewels » General references to
Presents » Were given » At marriages
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Bride » Presents to
Jewels » General references to
Jewels » Betrothal presents of
Marriage » Presents given to parents to secure their favor
Marriage » Bridal presents
Marriage » The bride » Received presents before
Ornaments » Jewels » General references to
Presents » Were given » At marriages
Rebekah (rebecca) » Becomes isaac's wife
Genesis 24:54 (show verse)
He and the men with him ate and drank, and then they spent the night. When they got up the next morning, the servant requested, "Send me off to my master."
Genesis 24:55 (show verse)
But her brother and mother said, "Let the young lady stay with us a few days at least ten and after that she may go."
Genesis 24:56 (show verse)
"Please don't delay me," the servant answered them. "The LORD has made my journey successful. Send me off so I can return to my master."
Genesis 24:57 (show verse)
But they said, "We'll call the young lady and see what she has to say about this."
Genesis 24:58 (show verse)
So they called Rebekah and asked her, "Do you want to go with this man?" "I will go," she replied.
Genesis 24:59 (show verse)
So they sent off their sister Rebekah, along with her personal assistant, Abraham's servant, and his men.
Genesis 24:60 (show verse)
As they were leaving, they all blessed Rebekah by saying, "Our sister, may you become the mother of tens of millions! May your descendants take over the city gates of those who hate them."
Genesis 24:61 (show verse)
Then Rebekah and her young servant women got up, mounted their camels, and followed Abraham's servant, who took Rebekah and went on his way.
Genesis 24:62 (show verse)
Later on, as Isaac was returning one evening from Beer-lahai-roi (he had been living in the Negev),
Genesis 24:63 (show verse)
Isaac went out walking in a field. He looked up, and all of a sudden there were some camels coming.
Genesis 24:64 (show verse)
Rebekah looked up, and when she saw Isaac, she quickly dismounted from her camel
Genesis 24:65 (show verse)
and asked the servant, "Who is that man coming in the field to meet us?"
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Genesis 24:66 (show verse)
"That's my master," the servant told her. So she reached for a veil and covered herself. Then the servant informed Isaac about everything he had done.
Genesis 24:67 (show verse)
Later, Isaac brought Rebekah into the tent that had belonged to his mother Sarah and married her. Isaac loved her, and that's how he was comforted following the loss of his mother.
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