1.
And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.
was old: Genesis 18:11, Genesis 21:5, Genesis 25:20, 1 Kings 1:1, Luke 1:7
well stricken in age: Heb. gone into days
blessed: Genesis 24:35, Genesis 12:2, Genesis 13:2, Genesis 49:25, Psalms 112:1-3, Proverbs 10:22, Isaiah 51:2, Matthew 6:33, Galatians 3:9, Ephesians 1:3, 1 Timothy 4:8
Reciprocal: Genesis 26:12 - blessed Acts 10:7 - two
2.
And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:
eldest: Genesis 15:2, 1 Timothy 5:17
ruled: Genesis 24:10, Genesis 39:4-6, Genesis 39:8, Genesis 39:9, Genesis 44:1
Put: Genesis 24:9, Genesis 47:29, 1 Chronicles 29:24
Reciprocal: Genesis 15:8 - General Genesis 24:34 - General Genesis 24:37 - And my Genesis 43:16 - the ruler Judges 14:2 - get her Ruth 2:6 - the servant 2 Samuel 9:2 - a servant 2 Samuel 14:11 - let the king 1 Kings 16:9 - steward of 1 Kings 18:3 - the governor of his house Proverbs 27:18 - so Lamentations 5:6 - given Luke 7:2 - who 2 Corinthians 11:2 - I have Galatians 4:1 - That 1 Timothy 6:1 - count
3.
And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell:
swear: Genesis 21:23, Genesis 26:28-31, Genesis 31:44-53, Genesis 50:25, Exodus 20:7, Exodus 22:11, Exodus 23:13, Leviticus 19:12, Numbers 5:21, Deuteronomy 6:13, Deuteronomy 10:20, Joshua 2:12, 1 Samuel 20:17, Nehemiah 13:25, Isaiah 45:23, Isaiah 48:1, Isaiah 65:16, Jeremiah 4:2, Jeremiah 12:16, Zephaniah 1:5, Hebrews 6:16
the: Genesis 14:22, 2 Kings 19:15, 2 Chronicles 2:12, Nehemiah 9:6, Psalms 115:15, Jeremiah 10:11
that: Genesis 6:2, Genesis 6:4, Genesis 26:34, Genesis 26:35, Genesis 27:46, Genesis 28:1, Genesis 28:2, Genesis 28:8, Exodus 34:16, Deuteronomy 7:3, Deuteronomy 7:4, 1 Corinthians 7:39, 2 Corinthians 6:14-17
Reciprocal: Genesis 21:21 - a wife Genesis 25:33 - Swear Genesis 31:53 - God of Abraham Genesis 34:9 - General Genesis 38:2 - saw Genesis 38:6 - took Genesis 47:31 - Swear Numbers 12:1 - married Numbers 36:6 - only to the family Joshua 2:17 - General Judges 14:2 - get her 2 Samuel 14:11 - let the king Proverbs 27:18 - so Ecclesiastes 9:2 - feareth Jeremiah 29:6 - take wives Malachi 2:15 - That he Galatians 4:1 - That
4.
But thou shalt go unto my country, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son Isaac.
to my kindred: Genesis 11:25-32, Genesis 12:1, Genesis 12:7, Genesis 22:20-23, Genesis 28:2, There does not appear in all this concern the least taint of worldly policy, or any of those motives which usually govern men in the settlement of their children. No mention is made of riches, or honours, or natural accomplishments, but merely of what related to God. - Fuller.
Reciprocal: Genesis 21:21 - a wife Genesis 24:8 - only Genesis 24:27 - of my Genesis 24:38 - But Genesis 31:53 - God of Abraham Deuteronomy 26:5 - A Syrian 2 Chronicles 24:3 - took for him Proverbs 17:2 - wise Jeremiah 29:6 - take wives
5.
And the servant said unto him, Peradventure the woman will not be willing to follow me unto this land: must I needs bring thy son again unto the land from whence thou camest?
Peradventure: Genesis 24:58, Exodus 20:7, Exodus 9:2, Proverbs 13:16, Jeremiah 4:2
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:8 - only Genesis 24:39 - General
6.
And Abraham said unto him, Beware thou that thou bring not my son thither again.
Galatians 5:1, Hebrews 10:39, Hebrews 11:9, Hebrews 11:13-16, 2 Peter 2:20-22
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:8 - only Genesis 30:25 - and to Genesis 50:11 - the Canaanites Hebrews 11:15 - mindful
7.
The LORD God of heaven, which took me from my father's house, and from the land of my kindred, and which spake unto me, and that sware unto me, saying, Unto thy seed will I give this land; he shall send his angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife unto my son from thence.
Lord: Ezra 1:2, Daniel 2:44, Jonah 1:9, Revelation 11:13
took: Genesis 12:1-7
which spake: Genesis 13:15, Genesis 15:18, Genesis 17:8, Genesis 22:16-18, Genesis 26:3, Genesis 26:4, Genesis 26:24, Exodus 13:5, Exodus 32:13, Numbers 14:16, Numbers 14:30, Numbers 32:11, Deuteronomy 1:8, Deuteronomy 34:4, Joshua 1:6, Judges 2:1, Acts 7:5, Hebrews 11:9
angel: Exodus 23:20-23, Exodus 33:2, Psalms 32:8, Psalms 34:7, Psalms 73:24, Psalms 103:20, Proverbs 3:5, Proverbs 3:6, Isaiah 63:9, Hebrews 1:14
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:40 - And he Genesis 30:25 - and to Exodus 4:13 - send Proverbs 19:14 - and a Jeremiah 32:22 - which Luke 1:73 - General
8.
And if the woman will not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again.
clear: Numbers 30:5, Numbers 30:8, Joshua 2:17-20, Joshua 9:20, John 8:32
only: Genesis 24:4, Genesis 24:5, Genesis 24:6, Acts 7:2
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:41 - General Ecclesiastes 9:2 - feareth
9.
And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning that matter.
Genesis 24:2
Reciprocal: Joshua 2:12 - my father's Ecclesiastes 9:2 - feareth
10.
And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor.
for: or, and
all the: Genesis 24:2, Genesis 39:4-6, Genesis 39:8, Genesis 39:9, Genesis 39:22, Genesis 39:23
Mesopotamia: Deuteronomy 23:4, Judges 3:8-10, 1 Chronicles 19:6, Acts 2:9
city: Genesis 11:31, Genesis 27:43, Genesis 29:1, Genesis 29:4, Genesis 29:5
Reciprocal: Genesis 15:2 - the Genesis 16:6 - in Genesis 22:20 - Nahor Genesis 22:21 - Aram Genesis 23:10 - his Genesis 28:2 - Padanaram Genesis 31:17 - upon camels Genesis 45:23 - good things 1 Kings 16:9 - steward of 1 Kings 18:3 - the governor of his house
11.
And he made his camels to kneel down without the city by a well of water at the time of the evening, even the time that women go out to draw water.
kneel: Genesis 33:13, Genesis 33:14, Proverbs 12:10
women go out to draw water: Heb. women which draw water go forth, Genesis 24:13-20, Exodus 2:16, 1 Samuel 9:11, John 4:7
Reciprocal: Genesis 29:2 - a well Exodus 2:15 - sat down
12.
And he said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham.
O Lord: Genesis 24:27, Genesis 15:1, Genesis 17:7, Genesis 17:8, Genesis 26:24, Genesis 28:13, Genesis 31:42, Genesis 32:9, Exodus 3:6, Exodus 3:15, 1 Kings 18:36, 2 Kings 2:14, Matthew 22:32
I pray: Genesis 27:10, Genesis 43:14, Nehemiah 1:11, Nehemiah 2:4, Psalms 37:5, Psalms 90:16, Psalms 90:17, Psalms 118:25, Psalms 122:6, Psalms 127:1, Proverbs 3:6, Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 3:10, 1 Thessalonians 3:11
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:21 - the Lord Genesis 24:42 - O Lord 1 Timothy 6:1 - count 2 John 1:10 - neither
13.
Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:
I stand: Genesis 24:43, Psalms 37:5, Proverbs 3:6
daughters: Genesis 24:11, Genesis 29:9, Genesis 29:10, Exodus 2:16, Judges 5:11, 1 Samuel 9:11, John 4:7
Reciprocal: Genesis 15:8 - General Genesis 29:2 - a well 1 Samuel 14:9 - they Proverbs 31:13 - worketh
14.
And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.
And let: Judges 6:17, Judges 6:37, 1 Samuel 14:9
she that: Genesis 24:44, Proverbs 19:14
thereby: Genesis 15:8, Exodus 4:1-9, Judges 6:17, Judges 6:37, Judges 7:13-15, Judges 18:5, 1 Samuel 6:7-9, 1 Samuel 10:2-10, 1 Samuel 14:8, 1 Samuel 14:10, 1 Samuel 20:7, 2 Samuel 5:24, 2 Samuel 20:9, 2 Kings 20:8-11, Isaiah 7:11, Romans 1:10
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:19 - General Genesis 24:43 - General Exodus 2:16 - they came Judges 7:11 - thou shalt Proverbs 31:13 - worketh
15.
And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.
before: Genesis 24:45, Judges 6:36-40, Psalms 34:15, Psalms 65:2, Psalms 145:18, Psalms 145:19, Isaiah 58:9, Isaiah 65:24, Daniel 9:20-23
Rebekah: Genesis 24:24, Genesis 22:20-23
Milcah: Genesis 11:27, Genesis 11:29, Genesis 22:23
pitcher: Genesis 21:14, Genesis 29:9, Exodus 2:16, Ruth 2:2, Ruth 2:17, Proverbs 31:27
Reciprocal: Genesis 11:31 - Haran Genesis 24:50 - Laban Genesis 24:51 - hath Genesis 28:2 - Padanaram 1 Kings 1:22 - General
16.
And the damsel was very fair to look upon, a virgin, neither had any man known her: and she went down to the well, and filled her pitcher, and came up.
fair to look upon: Heb. good of countenance, Genesis 26:7, Genesis 39:6
known: Genesis 4:1, Numbers 31:17, Numbers 31:18, Song of Solomon 5:2
Reciprocal: Genesis 29:17 - beautiful
17.
And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher.
Let: 1 Kings 17:10, John 4:7, John 4:9
water of: Genesis 26:1-35, Isaiah 21:14, Isaiah 30:25, Isaiah 35:6, Isaiah 35:7, Isaiah 41:17, Isaiah 41:18, Isaiah 49:10
18.
And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.
Proverbs 31:26, 1 Peter 3:8, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 Peter 4:9
Reciprocal: Genesis 23:6 - my lord Ruth 2:9 - go 1 Samuel 9:11 - the hill to the city 1 Kings 17:11 - as she was going Proverbs 31:13 - worketh
19.
And when she had done giving him drink, she said, I will draw water for thy camels also, until they have done drinking.
Genesis 24:14, Genesis 24:45, Genesis 24:46, 1 Peter 4:9
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 17:11 - as she was going
20.
And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw water, and drew for all his camels.
Reciprocal: Genesis 48:15 - did walk
21.
And the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the LORD had made his journey prosperous or not.
wondering at: 2 Samuel 7:18-20, Psalms 34:1-6, Psalms 107:1, Psalms 107:8, Psalms 107:15, Psalms 107:43, Psalms 116:1-7, Luke 2:19, Luke 2:51
to wit: i.e. "to know, " or "to learn"
the Lord: Genesis 24:12, Genesis 24:56
22.
And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold;
took: Genesis 24:30, Exodus 32:2, Exodus 32:3, Esther 5:1, Jeremiah 2:32, 1 Timothy 2:9, 1 Timothy 2:10, 1 Peter 3:3, 1 Peter 3:8
earring: or, jewel for the forehead, Exodus 32:2, Exodus 32:3, Isaiah 3:19-23, Ezekiel 16:11, Ezekiel 16:12, From the word being in the singular number, it is not likely to have been an ear-ring, or a "jewel for the forehead," but "a jewel for the nose, a nose-ring," which is in use throughout Arabia and Persia, particularly among young women. It is very properly translated וניססיםןם, "an ornament for the nose," by Symmachus; and Sir John Chardin informs us, that "it is a custom in almost all the East, for the women to wear rings in their noses, in the left nostril, which is bored low down in the middle. These rings are of gold, and have commonly two pearls and one ruby between, placed in the ring. I never saw a girl or young woman in Arabia or in all Persia, who did not wear a ring after this manner in her nostril."
of half: Genesis 23:15, Genesis 23:16
bracelets: The word rendered "bracelet," from a root which signifies "to join or couple together," may imply whatever may clasp round the arms and legs; for rings and ornaments are worn round both by females in India and Persia. The small part of the leg, and the whole arm, from the shoulder to the wrist, are generally decorated in this way. As these were given to Rebekah for "her hands," it sufficiently distinguishes them from similar ornaments for the ankles.
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:47 - I put Judges 8:24 - give me Job 28:1 - the silver Job 42:11 - every man Song of Solomon 1:10 - thy cheeks
23.
And said, Whose daughter art thou? tell me, I pray thee: is there room in thy father's house for us to lodge in?
24.
And she said unto him, I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, which she bare unto Nahor.
Genesis 24:15, Genesis 11:29, Genesis 22:20, Genesis 22:23
Reciprocal: Genesis 29:5 - son of
25.
She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.
Genesis 18:4-8, Judges 19:19-21, Isaiah 32:8, 1 Peter 4:9
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:31 - for I Exodus 5:7 - straw
26.
And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the LORD.
Genesis 24:48, Genesis 24:52, Genesis 22:5, Exodus 4:31, Exodus 12:27, Exodus 34:8, 1 Chronicles 29:20, 2 Chronicles 20:18, 2 Chronicles 29:30, Nehemiah 8:6, Psalms 22:29, Psalms 66:4, Psalms 72:9, Psalms 95:6, Micah 6:6, Philippians 2:10
Reciprocal: Genesis 47:31 - And Israel bowed Judges 7:15 - worshipped 1 Samuel 1:28 - he worshipped 1 Samuel 14:12 - Come up after me
27.
And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren.
Blessed: Genesis 24:12, Genesis 9:26, Genesis 14:20, Exodus 18:10, Ruth 4:14, 1 Samuel 25:32, 1 Samuel 25:39, 2 Samuel 18:28, 1 Chronicles 29:10-13, Psalms 68:19, Psalms 72:18, Psalms 72:19, Luke 1:68, Ephesians 1:3, 1 Timothy 1:17
of his: Genesis 32:10, Psalms 98:3, Psalms 100:5, Micah 7:20, John 1:17
the Lord: Genesis 24:48, Proverbs 3:6, Proverbs 4:11-13, Proverbs 8:20
of my: Genesis 24:4, Genesis 13:8, Exodus 2:11, Exodus 2:13
Reciprocal: Genesis 31:23 - General Judges 7:15 - worshipped 1 Samuel 14:12 - Come up after me Psalms 25:6 - for they Psalms 25:10 - mercy Psalms 33:4 - all his Psalms 61:7 - prepare Psalms 69:13 - in the Proverbs 14:22 - but Luke 7:2 - who 1 Timothy 6:1 - count
28.
And the damsel ran, and told them of her mother's house these things.
of: Genesis 24:48, Genesis 24:55, Genesis 24:67, Genesis 31:33
her mother's: Some have conjectured from this, that her father Bethuel was dead; and the person called Bethuel - Genesis 24:50, was a younger brother. This is possible; but as Dr. A. Clarke remarks, the mother's house might be mentioned were even the father alive; for in Asiatic countries, the women have apartments entirely separate from those of the men, in which their little children and grown-up daughters reside with them. This was probably the case here; though, from the whole narrative, it is very probable that Bethuel was dead, as the whole business appears to be conducted by Rebekah's brothers.
Reciprocal: Genesis 29:12 - and she
29.
And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the well.
Genesis 24:55, Genesis 24:60, Genesis 29:5
Reciprocal: Genesis 25:20 - the Syrian Genesis 28:2 - Laban Genesis 29:13 - he ran
30.
And it came to pass, when he saw the earring and bracelets upon his sister's hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spake the man unto me; that he came unto the man; and, behold, he stood by the camels at the well.
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:22 - took Judges 17:2 - Blessed Isaiah 3:19 - the bracelets Jeremiah 2:32 - a maid
31.
And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the LORD; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels.
thou: Genesis 26:29, Judges 17:2, Ruth 3:10, Psalms 115:15, Proverbs 17:8, Proverbs 18:16
for I: Genesis 24:25
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:42 - prosper Genesis 37:11 - observed Exodus 2:20 - call him Judges 19:20 - lodge not Acts 10:23 - and lodged
32.
And the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men's feet that were with him.
he ungirded: i.e. Laban ungirded
straw: Straw, by the eastern mode of threshing, was cut or shattered, and reduced to a kind of chaff. With this, sometimes mixed with a little barley, the eastern people still feed their labouring beasts, as they anciently did.
wash: Genesis 18:4, Genesis 19:2, Genesis 43:24, Judges 19:21, 1 Samuel 25:41, Luke 7:44, John 13:4-14, 1 Timothy 5:10
Reciprocal: Judges 19:19 - straw and provender Acts 10:23 - and lodged
33.
And there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.
Job 23:12, Psalms 132:3-5, Proverbs 22:29, Ecclesiastes 9:10, John 4:14, John 4:31-34, Ephesians 6:5-8, 1 Timothy 6:2
Reciprocal: Psalms 132:4 - give sleep Luke 10:4 - and
34.
And he said, I am Abraham's servant.
35.
And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.
the Lord: Genesis 24:1, Genesis 12:2, Genesis 13:2, Genesis 25:11, Genesis 26:12, Genesis 49:25, Psalms 18:35, Psalms 112:3, Proverbs 10:22, Proverbs 22:4, 1 Timothy 4:8
flocks: Genesis 12:16, Genesis 13:2, Genesis 26:13, Genesis 26:14, Job 1:3, Job 42:10-12, Psalms 107:38, Matthew 6:33
Reciprocal: Genesis 23:6 - my lord Genesis 30:43 - General Deuteronomy 2:7 - blessed Job 42:12 - he had Isaiah 51:2 - for Luke 7:2 - who 2 Corinthians 12:14 - for the 1 Timothy 6:1 - count
36.
And Sarah my master's wife bare a son to my master when she was old: and unto him hath he given all that he hath.
Sarah: Genesis 11:29, Genesis 11:30, Genesis 17:15-19, Genesis 18:10-14, Genesis 21:1-7, Romans 4:19
unto: Genesis 21:10, Genesis 25:5
Reciprocal: 2 Corinthians 12:14 - for the
37.
And my master made me swear, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife to my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I dwell:
And my: Genesis 24:2-9, Genesis 6:2, Genesis 27:46, Ezra 9:1-3
Canaanites: The Canaanites were infected with gross idolatry; and consequently, not proper persons with whom to form so intimate a connection; especially as Jehovah had shown Abraham that they were filling up the measure of their iniquity, and were doomed to destruction.
Reciprocal: Genesis 28:1 - Thou shalt Numbers 12:1 - married 1 Samuel 25:40 - David sent
38.
But thou shalt go unto my father's house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son.
But: Genesis 24:4, Genesis 12:1
my father's: i.e., Where the family of Haran his brother had settled; and where he himself had remained some time with his father Terah. Nahor did not dwell at Ur of the Chaldees, but at Haran in Mesopotamia. The true worship of God seems to have been in some measure preserved in this family, though afterwards corrupted. Genesis 31:19
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 25:40 - David sent
39.
And I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me.
Genesis 24:5
Peradventure: We may see, says Calmet, by this and other passages of Scripture - Joshua 9:18, what the sentiments of the ancients were relative to an oath. They believed that they were bound precisely by what was spoken, and had no liberty to interpret the intentions of those by whom the oath was made.
40.
And he said unto me, The LORD, before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy way; and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred, and of my father's house:
And he: Genesis 24:7
before: Genesis 5:22, Genesis 5:24, Genesis 6:9, Genesis 17:1, Genesis 48:15, 1 Kings 2:3, 1 Kings 8:23, 2 Kings 20:3, Psalms 16:8
will: Genesis 24:7, Exodus 23:20, Exodus 33:2, Psalms 1:3, Psalms 91:11, Daniel 3:28, Hebrews 1:14, Revelation 22:8, Revelation 22:16
Reciprocal: Zechariah 10:12 - walk
41.
Then shalt thou be clear from this my oath, when thou comest to my kindred; and if they give not thee one, thou shalt be clear from my oath.
Genesis 24:8, Deuteronomy 29:12
Reciprocal: Genesis 26:28 - Let there
42.
And I came this day unto the well, and said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way which I go;
O Lord: Genesis 24:12-14, Acts 10:7, Acts 10:8, Acts 10:22
prosper: Genesis 24:12, Genesis 24:31, Genesis 39:3, Ezra 8:21, Nehemiah 1:11, Psalms 37:5, Psalms 90:17, Romans 1:10
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 1:13 - spake 1 Samuel 14:12 - Come up after me
43.
Behold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to pass, that when the virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink;
Genesis 24:13, Genesis 24:14
Reciprocal: Judges 4:19 - Give me Isaiah 7:15 - Butter John 4:7 - Give
44.
And she say to me, Both drink thou, and I will also draw for thy camels: let the same be the woman whom the LORD hath appointed out for my master's son.
Both: Isaiah 32:8, 1 Timothy 2:10, Hebrews 13:2, 1 Peter 3:8
the woman: Genesis 24:14, Genesis 2:22, Proverbs 16:33, Proverbs 18:22, Proverbs 19:14
appointed: Those events, which appear to us the effect of choice, contrivance, or chance, are matters of appointment with God; and the persuasion of this does not prevent, but rather encourage, the use of all proper means; at the same time that it confines us to proper means, and delivers the mind from useless anxiety about consequences.
Reciprocal: Malachi 2:15 - That he
45.
And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.
before: Genesis 24:15-20, Isaiah 58:9, Isaiah 65:24, Daniel 9:19, Daniel 9:23, Acts 4:24-33, Acts 10:30, Acts 12:12-17, Matthew 7:7
speaking: 1 Samuel 1:13-15, 2 Samuel 7:27, Nehemiah 2:4, Romans 8:26
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:19 - General
46.
And she made haste, and let down her pitcher from her shoulder, and said, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: so I drank, and she made the camels drink also.
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:19 - General
47.
And I asked her, and said, Whose daughter art thou? And she said, The daughter of Bethuel, Nahor's son, whom Milcah bare unto him: and I put the earring upon her face, and the bracelets upon her hands.
I put: Genesis 24:22, Genesis 24:53, Psalms 45:9, Psalms 45:13, Psalms 45:14, Isaiah 62:3-5, Ezekiel 16:10-13, Ephesians 5:26, Ephesians 5:27
Reciprocal: Genesis 22:23 - Bethuel Exodus 32:2 - General Song of Solomon 1:10 - thy cheeks Isaiah 3:21 - nose jewels Ezekiel 16:11 - I put 1 Peter 3:3 - that
48.
And I bowed down my head, and worshipped the LORD, and blessed the LORD God of my master Abraham, which had led me in the right way to take my master's brother's daughter unto his son.
bowed: Genesis 24:26, Genesis 24:27, Genesis 24:52
led me: Genesis 24:27, Genesis 22:23, Exodus 18:20, Ezra 8:21, Psalms 32:8, Psalms 48:14, Psalms 107:7, Proverbs 3:5, Proverbs 3:6, Proverbs 4:11, Isaiah 48:17
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:28 - of Judges 7:15 - worshipped 1 Samuel 1:28 - he worshipped 1 Samuel 14:12 - Come up after me 1 Chronicles 29:20 - bowed down
49.
And now if ye will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me: and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left.
now if: Genesis 47:29, Joshua 2:14
deal kindly and truly: Heb. do mercy and truth, Genesis 32:10, Proverbs 3:3
that I: Numbers 20:17, Deuteronomy 2:27
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 20:8 - deal kindly
50.
Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from the LORD: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good.
Laban: These seem both to be brothers, of whom Laban was the eldest and chief. The opinion of Josephus appears to be very correct, that Bethuel, the father, had been dead some time. Genesis 24:15, Genesis 24:28, Genesis 24:53, Genesis 24:55, Genesis 24:60
The thing: Psalms 118:23, Matthew 21:42, Mark 12:11
we: Genesis 31:24, Genesis 31:29, 2 Samuel 13:22, Acts 11:17
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:59 - their Genesis 28:2 - Laban 1 Kings 18:21 - answered Acts 5:39 - if
51.
Behold, Rebekah is before thee, take her, and go, and let her be thy master's son's wife, as the LORD hath spoken.
Rebekah: Genesis 20:15
hath: Genesis 24:15, 2 Samuel 16:10
Reciprocal: Genesis 22:23 - Rebekah 1 Samuel 25:40 - David sent Jeremiah 29:6 - take wives
52.
And it came to pass, that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he worshipped the LORD, bowing himself to the earth.
worshipped: Genesis 24:26, Genesis 24:48, 1 Chronicles 29:20, 2 Chronicles 20:18, Psalms 34:1, Psalms 34:2, Psalms 95:6, Psalms 107:21, Psalms 107:22, Psalms 116:1, Psalms 116:2, Matthew 2:11, Acts 10:25, Acts 10:26
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 1:28 - he worshipped 1 Kings 18:42 - he cast himself Mark 15:19 - and bowing Acts 10:7 - two
53.
And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things.
jewels: Heb. vessels, The original word denotes vessels, utensils, instruments, furniture, or dress; and these presented by Abraham's servant might have been of various kinds. Exodus 3:22, Exodus 11:2, Exodus 12:35
brother: No mention is made of her father.
precious: This term, rendered "precious things," as may be seen in the parallel texts, is used to express exquisite fruits or delicacies, and precious plants or flowers, but here it may mean gifts in general, though rather of an inferior kind to those mentioned above. Deuteronomy 33:13-16, 2 Chronicles 21:3, Ezra 1:6, Song of Solomon 4:13, Isaiah 39:2
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:47 - I put Genesis 24:50 - Laban Genesis 24:59 - their Genesis 34:12 - dowry Judges 8:24 - give me Job 42:11 - every man Isaiah 3:19 - the bracelets Isaiah 61:10 - with her Jeremiah 2:32 - a maid Ezekiel 16:11 - I put 1 Timothy 2:9 - not 1 Peter 3:3 - that
54.
And they did eat and drink, he and the men that were with him, and tarried all night; and they rose up in the morning, and he said, Send me away unto my master.
Send me: Genesis 24:56, Genesis 24:59, Genesis 28:5, Genesis 28:6, Genesis 45:24, 2 Samuel 18:19, 2 Samuel 18:27, 2 Samuel 18:28, Proverbs 22:29, Ecclesiastes 7:10, Luke 8:38, Luke 8:39
Reciprocal: Genesis 21:14 - rose up Genesis 30:25 - Send me away
55.
And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go.
a few days: or, a full year, or ten months, Genesis 4:3, Leviticus 25:29, Judges 14:8
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:28 - of Genesis 24:29 - General Genesis 24:50 - Laban Genesis 40:4 - a season
56.
And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.
Hinder: Genesis 45:9-13, Proverbs 25:25
prospered: Joshua 1:8, Isaiah 48:15
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:21 - the Lord Genesis 24:54 - Send me Genesis 30:25 - Send me away Luke 10:4 - and 1 Corinthians 9:12 - hinder
57.
And they said, We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth.
Reciprocal: Numbers 36:6 - only to the family
58.
And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go.
Psalms 45:10, Psalms 45:11, Luke 1:38
Reciprocal: Genesis 2:24 - leave Genesis 24:5 - Peradventure Numbers 36:6 - only to the family 2 Corinthians 11:2 - I have
59.
And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham's servant, and his men.
their: Genesis 24:50, Genesis 24:53, Genesis 24:60
nurse: Genesis 35:8, Numbers 11:12, 1 Thessalonians 2:5
Reciprocal: Genesis 2:24 - leave Genesis 24:54 - Send me Genesis 29:24 - Zilpah Genesis 31:27 - with mirth Exodus 18:27 - General
60.
And they blessed Rebekah, and said unto her, Thou art our sister, be thou the mother of thousands of millions, and let thy seed possess the gate of those which hate them.
they: Genesis 1:28, Genesis 9:1, Genesis 14:19, Genesis 17:16, Genesis 28:3, Genesis 48:15, Genesis 48:16, Genesis 48:20, Ruth 4:11, Ruth 4:12
be thou the mother: Or, "be thou for thousands of myriads;" a large family being always considered, in ancient times, as a proof of the peculiar blessing and favour of God.
thousands: Daniel 7:10
thy seed: Genesis 22:17, Leviticus 25:46, Deuteronomy 21:19
Reciprocal: Genesis 22:23 - Rebekah Genesis 24:29 - General Genesis 24:50 - Laban Genesis 24:59 - their Genesis 25:23 - Two nations Genesis 27:4 - that my Genesis 31:27 - with mirth Genesis 31:55 - blessed Numbers 6:23 - General Numbers 10:36 - many thousands of Israel Judges 20:10 - ten thousand Psalms 127:3 - children Proverbs 5:16 - dispersed Jeremiah 29:6 - take wives
61.
And Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way.
they rode: Genesis 31:34, 1 Samuel 30:17, Esther 8:10, Esther 8:14
followed: Genesis 2:24, Psalms 45:10
Reciprocal: Genesis 31:17 - upon camels 1 Samuel 25:42 - Abigail
62.
And Isaac came from the way of the well Lahai-roi; for he dwelt in the south country.
Lahairoi: Genesis 16:14, Genesis 25:11
south: Genesis 12:9
Reciprocal: Genesis 20:1 - from 1 Samuel 30:1 - the Amalekites
63.
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.
to meditate: or, to pray, They who acknowledge God in all their ways, will find him present to direct their paths, and make their way prosperous; and when the prayer of faith meets with an immediate answer, the glory ought as speedily to be rendered to God in solemn praise and thanksgiving. Joshua 1:8, Psalms 1:2, Psalms 77:11, Psalms 77:12, Psalms 104:34, Psalms 119:15, Psalms 139:17, Psalms 139:18, Psalms 143:5, Psalms 143:6
64.
And Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she lighted off the camel.
lighted: Joshua 15:18, Judges 1:14
Reciprocal: 1 Corinthians 11:10 - power
65.
For she had said unto the servant, What man is this that walketh in the field to meet us? And the servant had said, It is my master: therefore she took a vail, and covered herself.
a veil: Genesis 20:16, 1 Corinthians 11:5, 1 Corinthians 11:6, 1 Corinthians 11:10, 1 Timothy 2:9
Reciprocal: Genesis 29:23 - brought her Isaiah 3:23 - veils
66.
And the servant told Isaac all things that he had done.
67.
And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother's death.
his mother: Genesis 18:6, Genesis 18:9, Genesis 18:10, Song of Solomon 8:2, Isaiah 54:1-5
Sarah's tent: Sarah, being dead, her tent, which, according to the custom of the east, was distinct from that of Abraham, became now appropriated to the use of Rebekah.
and took: Genesis 2:22-24, 2 Corinthians 11:1, 2 Corinthians 11:2, Ephesians 5:22-33
comforted: Genesis 37:35, Genesis 38:12, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, 1 Thessalonians 4:15
Reciprocal: Genesis 22:23 - Rebekah Genesis 24:28 - of Genesis 25:20 - when he Genesis 29:20 - for the love Genesis 31:33 - Leah's 2 Samuel 13:39 - comforted Psalms 35:14 - as one Proverbs 18:22 - findeth a wife Ephesians 5:25 - love Colossians 3:19 - love