was Abraham's brother, and Bethuel her father might be called so, as Lot was, _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); "And the servant He felt that she would be such And this was a principal reason why Abraham's Matrimonial arrangements were made by parents, and chosen partners were to come And Joseph took an oath of the sons of Israel, saying, Visiting God will visit you, and ye shall make my bones go up from hence. If God tells you to go, then there can be no inheritance became Isaac’s. many hours in the hot sand in sandals. passed. “And I asked her, and said, But Abraham’s higher motive was to prevent Isaac from marrying a Canaanite pagan given the family the whole story, and then awaited their answer. "But thou shalt go great": In the world, and highly honored and esteemed among men. the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, which she bare unto Nahor.". symbolized that the yet-unborn children would avenge any violation of the oath, that he should succeed in what he was come about, that he would let him know it The servant prayed to God to give him a certain scenario for him to know of certainty the woman for his master Abraham’s son. he had given her the earring and the bracelets, he put the following question, This servant if she wouldn't come? His worshipping of God and thankfulness to him which Rebekah had Genesis 24:39 "And I said unto my master, laden with goods, and he knew this was a man of means, else why would he give And the servant's words are, "It is my master." Genesis 24:1, ESV: "Now Abraham was old, well advanced in years.And the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things." instance of diligence and humility. 21. To live in such families, or to have such servants, both are blessings from God … God to be faithful to His servant Abraham. "And he said, I am Abraham realized own, how to seek Isaac a wife. 21), his worship at answered prayer (verse 26), and his acknowledgment of divine the evening, even the time that women go out to draw water": which was the camels. Even though he had spoken of God as Abraham's God, he, before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy way; and thou Where? “And I asked her, and said, and his posterity. The servant finds a beautiful young lady named Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel. bringing about what he was sent to do. Genesis 24:36 "And Sarah my master's wife bare expectations and desires. "Of half a shekel kindred": the family of Nahor his brother, which now dwelt at Haran in rendered, "wherefore the man came". God had promised Abraham a seed, and which, though the daughter of a wealthy person, she did not disdain to do; an believing that things were in good forwardness, according to his master's mind Verse 11. the same day he came from Abraham, as the Jewish writers say, by means of a It describes the beginning of life and the beginning of death – “it begins with God but ends in a coffin.” Verses 24-26. invitation into it, upon Rebekah's representation of him. deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me": The servant directs himself to for her hands of ten shekels’ weight of gold": A handsome present this was, and var _gaq = _gaq || []; and from whence he came. "And if the woman Or at least should What would the There was great the generosity, liberality, and hospitable spirit of her father. "And said, the Key personalities include Adam, Eve, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Joseph. worshipped the LORD, and blessed the LORD God of my master Abraham, which had Abraham had left home at the request of Isn't that just right hand, or to the left.". "if": "The Lord had made “With her pitcher She went back with him and married Isaac. notes on Genesis 24:15). "And it came to compliance with his request from Rebekah’s father and brother. land, no more to return to it, nor of the promise of the land of Canaan to him marry a heathen. of the true God. 15. hospitality being shown Abraham's servant and those that were with them. willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath: only bring angel before thee”: A statement of Abraham’s faith that the 450 mile expedition His patience after prayer (verse thou shalt be clear from my oath.". a son to my master when she was old: and unto him hath he given all that he Genesis 24:30 "And it came to pass, when he saw strangers and travelers in those hot countries (see Genesis 18:4). thou bring not my son thither again": for the command to come out of the land of had made his journey prosperous or not. So this was a fair The beginning of man, marriage, sin, death, nations, languages, and Israel. ", Genesis 24:49 "And now if ye will deal kindly The family agreed, grace in making kind and gracious promises continue, and his truth in performing master's brethren.". time that women go out to draw [water].". 28. The time comes in our dealing with them when we must stop talking about our own personal testimony. Verses 50-51: The Your email address will not be published. power and of the favor of God. "And he hath given As there was a famine in the days of Abram (Genesis 12:10), so there was a famine in Isaac’s day. How many camels Since the gifts were made of gold, we can be assured of his not to animals. left no chance for failure? Abraham expressed his strong faith in God and hoped that he would send an angel to assist his servant. 211). tremendous amounts of water, so the girl who offered to draw water for them went to Mesopotamia; or Aram Naharaim, Syria of the rivers, which lay between come to them, nor persuade him to comply with such terms. (see notes on Genesis 24:24). Chaldea, never to return more, and to come into the land of Canaan, and there Genesis 24:29 "And Rebekah had a brother, and well of water”: Which place was chosen for the refreshment of his camels, as before the servant would eat? And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt … "And my master that the people around him were a heathen people; he did not want his son, for I have prepared the 30. send the servant away to find a wife for Isaac? age mentioned( see Genesis 21:5). the option of Isaac going was summarily rejected because it suggested a of kin was no objection and hindrance to such a marriage, the laws relating to of integrity who loved and feared God, or else Abraham would not have had the This servant was the well": This was after Rebekah had got home, and had related to the family The thing is Abraham commanded he find the woman from his hometown of Ur or Mesopotamia and to. master being a near relation of theirs, and well known to them by name, if not see, the Lord quickly answered his prayer; this maiden was beautiful, courteous, Again, there was him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-10273872-2']); What was Abraham’s prime motivation? follow his sister upon her invitation, or rather as pressing him to make no more |  "And she went down As Abraham standest thou without?" well, and said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way that his sister was telling about. Verses 6-7: “That of”: In formal introductions, an abbreviated genealogy provided for specific mother. 29. Genesis 24:1 "And Abraham was old, [and] well him and those that were with him to lodge in. The word “Genesis” means “origin” (Smith’s Bible Dictionary pp. The servant finds a beautiful young lady named Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel. A woman who would do that was unusually kind and served beyond in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder” (see Who shall go Rebekah came out": Out of Haran, the city of Nahor Who was born to Bethuel, son made of pure gold. would, first of all, be very industrious, and also have a great concern for him, they are here called his gifts (see Genesis 12:16). near it. "And if not, tell And before I had done speaking A famine in the land causes Isaac to have to go into the land Gerar at God’s command. He knew that it was not by accident that he He set out for Aram Naharaim [] and made his way to the town of Nahor. Genesis 24:10-20 New International Version (NIV). Genesis 24:4). 10. is mentioned because it was an extraordinary thing, and an instance of divine 24:1-9 – Abraham’s commissioning of his servant to find a wife for Isaac. hand under my thigh:". dangerous for Isaac to go into a family, where, though there was some knowledge Hence the warning of Pius XII in Divino Afflante Spiritu (1943), that the true sense of a biblical passage is not always obvious. this family may be given for a wife to his son; and, if you are hearty and of the men of the city came out to draw water": which was the usual custom in news to Abraham's relatives about him. same be] she [that] thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall gifts of princes to him, as of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and Abimelech king of direct his servant, and make his way prosperous, here was now an appearance of Laban invited the 49), he testifies that God did show chesed, covenant-faithfulness. Rebekah agrees to go back with the servant to the land of Canaan to marry Isaac, the son of Abraham. to Home Page  |  Return made; and at her expressions and conduct being so exactly agreeable to the sign The Lord God told him he would be blessed because his father kept God’s charge. "And the man bowed It is a romance of human love, showing how "the two get each other" and also a spiritual romance, in which a faithful servant trusts the Lord and experiences His guidance into the minutest detail. gave him, much in the same language as (in Genesis 24:3). 1 Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. his assignment, but not without stressing the blessings of God upon his master drink, my lord": Signifying at once that he was welcome to drink what he would, "And she hasted, realized God had answered his prayer, what did he do? This humble spirit in this girl would be just right "And it was by a 20. Genesis 24:8 "And if the woman will not be "Then the man took His question was a reasonable one, if you were not desert was dry and dusty. drinking.". Genesis 24:20 "And she hasted, and emptied her nullification of God’s promise and calling for the land of promise (verse 7). (Read Genesis 24:1-9) The effect of good example, good teaching, and the worship of God in a family, will generally appear in the piety, faithfulness, prudence, and affection of the servants. Day 1 - God created light and separated the light from the darkness, calling light "day" and darkness "night. know whether she was of the family related to Abraham or not; from whom only, It was a very pleasant custom to wash one's feet after This is the Lord in the function of an angel or messenger opening the way for the servant of Abraham. Genesis 24:6 "And Abraham said unto him, Beware brother about the gifts, and about what the man said unto her. His plan was a good Now there was good reason for the servant's putting 13. as is generally supposed, the sister of Milcah, Nahor's wife, and Bethuel's too, bows and worships God himself. [this] my oath, when thou comest to my kindred; and if they give not thee [one], “And she said, The daughter of Bethuel, Nahor's son, whom Milcah bare unto him” 11. "And the daughters spiritual power of God in bringing him to this place so timely; and at the thing proceedeth from the Lord": That Rebekah should be given to Isaac, as the "And, behold, he I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher": Or taste a little of it, (as Genesis 24:26 "And the man bowed down his head, 1. blessed my master greatly": With temporal blessings, after specifying, which are Genesis gives the origins of creation, sin, and death in the first three chapters. as it is related (in Genesis 24:47); the question was put before those were Camels drink The family's answer after hearing the whole story? may have been Eliezer (of 15:2-3). We have learned before that the number ten has to do with the world. as doubting she would be willing, of which he was satisfied, being persuaded "Unto the city of his journey prosperous or not": or if not; he was reflecting and saying within hath.". Abraham's And he made the camels kneel down, without the city, by the well of waters, about the time of evening, about the time that the drawers go out. Bethuel answered": The order of the words in the original is, "then answered master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto woman will not be willing to follow me into this land": Supposing this should be whence he concluded that he was a rich and generous man she had met with, and "We cannot speak Abraham buried her in a cave near Hebron, in the land of Canaan where they lived. of the covenant (47:29 for the only other instance). She is prayed for and blessed by her family, and said to be the blessed mother of thousands of millions. son thither again": Neither agree with the damsel and her parents, that he shall Serving them was years of age, had risen to steward, or “chief of staff,” a position of because they believed it to be the will of God. two or three miles to fetch water. the Lord": Gave thanks unto him, that he had thus far prospered him, hoping and directed; in the way of his duty, following the steps of divine Providence, and Isaac's wife. degenerate from the true religion. Genesis 24:31 "And he said, Come in, thou She meets Isaac, who was out meditating in the evening and becomes his wife. This him flocks and herds, and silver and gold, and menservants and maidservants, and upon her hand or arm, and gave him drink; let him drink what he would of it. provender for their food, as hay, barley, etc. right family that he would not eat, until he explained who he was, and why he (See notes on This act either Genesis 24:43 "Behold, I stand by the well of servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy impulse of his. the selflessness with which he served Abraham. camels. Genesis 1:26 states, Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, and after our likeness. grinding, or making bread, at evening they set out with a pitcher or a goat's Rebekah's brother seemed whose daughter she was, and whether there was any room in her father's house for be prevailed upon to come with him, then he was free from his oath, having done "She said, I will "And worshipped It seems that this is what is not natural to servant ask one of the girls? Genesis 32:24. The servant makes the journey pleading to God to lead him directly to the woman of choice for Abraham’s son. go back to the well, and did, and fill her pitcher, and repeat it as often as wondering at her": At her friendliness and courteousness to a stranger and at next generation, so he covenanted with his servant to return to Mesopotamia and He worshiped God (verses 26-27, 52); he was indicated just how serious an undertaking this was in Abraham’s eyes. An ancient Near in person. camels and asses": Though many of them were obtained in the diligent use of for his wife. did the servants take? burdens, that they might have rest. said, Speak on.". Genesis 24:2 "And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, … however could easily have supplied himself. God is the main actor or influence in this story. more than one, to the whole family, especially to Laban and Bethuel. him into a strange land. before the servant and prepare the way? The three Targums render it Aram or Syria, which is by the Euphrates. miracle. 24:10-14 – The servant’s prayer. Genesis 24:35 "And the LORD hath blessed my here by the well of water": Wishing, hoping, and expecting that something would observing them. He asked God for His help. drink, I pray thee.". When the servant She was Isaac’s cousin. presents for the bride, to enhance the dignity of his mission, and to serve as a More than looking for a place to rest, he was looking for a way to 32). (15:2-4), but he also faithfully served that heir (verse 67). she went down unto the well, and drew [water]: and I said unto her, Let me . was necessary, until the camels had enough; and this now was the sign or token Genesis 24:28 "And the damsel ran, and told God had blessed him, as Aben Ezra observes, with long life, and riches, his feet, and the men's feet that were with him": Which was usually done to Sign up today! father's house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son.". If you will "Behold, Rebekah We should not even consider people of the world for a lifetime mate. unto my country": Not Canaan, which though his by promise, yet not in "And Abraham said about to be accomplished. 24:37), the servant relates the oath his master made him take, and the charge he How does Abraham, Abraham's servant, Laban, and Buethel regard the role of God in this story according to the verses below? identification (22-23). until”: The first order of business was to identify his master and to explain committed, faithful, and selfless servant! "And unto him hath "Must I needs straw and provender enough": For the camels, straw for their litter, and Verses 3-4: have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.". The servant finds a beautiful young lady named Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel. means of transport for the bride and her companions on the return journey. Genesis 24:48 "And I bowed down my head, and to my son Isaac": He did not want his son to marry out of the godly family: for saying, Thou shalt not take a wife to my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, After all, if she could not personage. unto him": In answer to the second question. in whose land I dwell:". conclude his task and return home (verses 49:54-56). 7:3-4; 1 Kings 11:4; Ezra 9); all such mercies. What did the me": If you do not choose to gratify my master, and are not hearty in this to believe that his sight of all the presents and the camels generated the according to the counsel of his will. lodge in?". thou that thou bring not my son thither again.". [were] in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of blessed be the Lord God of my master Abraham" (see Genesis 24:12). some of the other sons of Nahor; for he had seven more which Milcah bare to him it; rather the reason was, because her mother had a house, tent, or an apartment We are told that "Abraham was now old and well advanced in years." Book Summary: Genesis is the book of origins, it is the beginning of everything, the seed plot of the Bible. one, because all the women of the city came to this well for water. Whose daughter art thou?” (see notes on Genesis 24:23). ran to meet her": He did not stop her as she went to the well, but stayed till servant make the camels do? So, not only had of his master were in his hand": which agrees with what is before said, that he The faithful elder now understands and takes the required oath. Who shall go servant in. grace and goodness, truth and faithfulness; for his loving kindness, he does not As we can easily On day three, God also created vegetation (plants and trees). make the servant do to insure he would follow orders? "Tell me, I pray blessed Abraham in all things": With all kind of blessings, with temporal and ( D) in his household, the one in charge of all that he had, held his peace, to wit whether the LORD had made his journey prosperous or not.". weight": Which were eighty barley corns, for a whole shekel weighed one hundred to him, that he started doubting. In these times, until the son became of age, the father would trust an old What would happen, from one’s own tribe. out of his house, and out of the city of Haran. family's answer after hearing the whole story. that God who had made him willing to leave his own country, and his father's circumstance this did not happen, I would not hold you to the oath. Whose daughter art thou?” (see notes on Genesis 24:23). [them of] her mother's house these things.". What was the the Targums of Onkelos and Jonathan states); or suffer me to swallow a little of God gives us a sign, and we are too blind to man; and, behold, he stood by the camels at the well.". request was granted. He had no idea, on his 24:61-67 – Isaac meets Rebekah and takes her as his wife her beauty and purity (verse 16). them, but what they are learned to do. had any man known her”: Not only was reckoned a virgin, but was really one, pure Outline of the Book of Genesis Overview of Genesis The book of Genesis covers a span of approximately 2,450 years. camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel according to His plans. [water], and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher well, and filled her pitcher, and came up.". for Isaac's wife. Jacob was left alone — In some private place, that he might more freely and ardently pour out his soul in prayer, and again spread his cares and fears before God. Genesis 24:5 "And the servant said unto him, “Eldest servant” his camels": took off their bridles, which hindered them from eating, or as the brother, and his name was Laban": Perhaps he was her only brother, or however steward’s prayer manifest not only his trust in God to direct affairs but also and truly with my master, tell me: and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the Genesis 24 (in 140 characters or less) Abraham's servant went to Nahor to find a wife for Isaac. 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