Genesis 24:22 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earringb of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold; ”

Genesis 24:22 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

- The Marriage of Isaac 26. קרד qādad , “bow the head.” השׁתחוה shâchâh , “bow the body.” 29. לבן lābān , “Laban, white.” In this circumstantial account of the marriage of Isaa...
Genesis 24:22 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden (k) earring of (l) half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten [shekels] weight of gold; (k) God per...
Genesis 24:22 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 24. At his Master's Command, Abraham's Slave Brings Rebekah to Canaan as a Wife for Isaac. The chapter has generally been assigned to J, but it is probably composite, and has been put toget...
Genesis 24:22 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

golden. Hebrew of gold. Genitive of material. App-17. earring. Probably. nose (or "face") ring. See Genesis 24:47 .
Genesis 24:22 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

22. The man took a golden ear-ring. His adorning the damsel with precious ornaments is a token of his confidence. For since it is evident by many proofs that he was an honest and careful serv...
Genesis 24:22 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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; The man took a golde...
Genesis 24:22 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

A golden ear-ring— A jewel for the forehead, says the margin of our bibles, and in Genesis 24:47 it is said to have been put upon her face, or nose . That this was not a jewel for the ears...
Genesis 24:22 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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; The man too...
Genesis 24:22 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Marriage of Isaac and Rebekah A charming picture of patriarchal marriage customs. It is very characteristic of the Primitive source.
Genesis 24:22 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Earring. — Really nose-ring; for in Genesis 24:47 the man places it on her nose, wrongly translated face in our version. The word occurs again in Ezekiel 16:12 , where it is rendered jewel,...
Genesis 24:22 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

ISAAC'S MARRIAGE Genesis 24:1-67 "Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain; but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised."- Proverbs 31:30 . "WHEN a son has attained the age of twen...
Genesis 24:22 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Rebekah Meets Abraham's Servant Genesis 24:10-27 As we enter upon a new day, or a fresh undertaking, it is always wise and right to ask for good-speed. Good-speed is God-speed. Praying times ar...
Genesis 24:22 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

This chapter is complete in itself and is a perfect idyll. Abraham was well stricken in years. Sarah was dead. Isaac, the son of Abraham, was still unmarried. In the interest of the divine program Is...
Genesis 24:22 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

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; And said, Whose daught...
Genesis 24:22 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking ,.... Having had enough to abate their thirst and satisfy them, by means of Rebekah's drawing water for them: that the man took a golden earrin...
Genesis 24:22 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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; Ver. 22. The man...
Genesis 24:22 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Two bracelets of ten shekels weight of gold That is, about six ounces. According to Sir J. Chardin, the women wear rings and bracelets of as great weight as this through all Asia, and even much hea...
Genesis 24:22 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

ISAAC'S BRIDE FROM HIS FATHER'S FAMILY Only after Sarah has died does Isaac receive a wife. When Israel, after the death of the Lord Jesus, was set aside as the vessel of God's testimony in the wo...
Genesis 24:22 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Journey of Abraham's Servant. B. C. 1857. 10 And the servant took ten camels of the ca...
Genesis 24:22 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

The man took, i.e. gave to her, (as that word of taking, or receiving, is oft used, as Genesis 12:19 Exodus 18:12 , Exodus 29:25 Psalms 68:18 , compared with Ephesians 4:8 ), a go...
Genesis 24:22 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘And it happened that, as soon as the camels had finished drinking, the man took a golden ring weighing a beka (half a shekel - see Exodus 38:26 ), and two golden bracelets for her for her arms of t...
Genesis 24:22 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 24:15 . Upon her shoulder.] This was the most graceful mode of carrying a pitcher when it was empty. Genesis 24:19 . Until they have done drinking. ] Kalisch remarks,...
Genesis 24:22 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 24:1 . The Lord had blessed Abraham with all the four patriarchal blessings: viz. length of days, a promising issue, vast riches, and victory over his oppressors. Genesis 24:2 . Under...
Genesis 24:22 - The Biblical Illustrator

And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out The finger of Providence in the appointment of a bride for Isaac I. IN THE PROMPT AND COMPLETE ANSWER GIVEN TO H...
Genesis 24:22 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Genesis 24:10 And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master,— to bear the presents for the bride, to enhance the dignity of his mission, and to serve as a means of...
Genesis 24:22 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Meeting with Rebekah
Genesis 24:22 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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...
Genesis 24:22 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Seeking a Wife for Isaac Genesis 24:1-26 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. A remarkable co-incidence. As the Word of God tells the story of Sarah's death, it tells, also, the story of Rebekah's birth. Ge...

Genesis 24:22 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Genesis 24:22 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Genesis 24:22 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 24:22 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Genesis 24:22 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 24:22 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Genesis 24:22 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Genesis 24:22 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Genesis 24:22 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 24:22 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Genesis 24:22 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Genesis 24:22 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Genesis 24:22 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Genesis 24:22 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Genesis 24:22 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Genesis 24:22 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Genesis 24:22 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 24:22 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 24:22 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Genesis 24:22 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Genesis 24:22 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 24:22 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Genesis 24:22 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 24:22 - The Biblical Illustrator

Genesis 24:22 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Genesis 24:22 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Genesis 24:22 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Genesis 24:22 - Wells of Living Water Commentary