wondering: or eagerly watching her.
to wit. to know.
- The Marriage of Isaac 26. קרד qādad , “bow the head.” השׁתחוה shâchâh , “bow the body.” 29. לבן lābān , “Laban, white.” In t...
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, bu...
21. And the man, wondering at her, held his peace. This wondering of Abraham’s servant, shows that he had some doubt in his mind. He is silen...
And the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the LORD had made his journey prosperous or not. The man, wondering at her - And he was s...
To wit whether, &c.— This verse must be supposed to refer to the whole action, and expresses, that as soon as Rebekah began to employ herself o...
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, Abra...
The Marriage of Isaac and Rebekah A charming picture of patriarchal marriage customs. It is very characteristic of the Primitive source.
And the man wondering at her... — The verb is rare, and the LXX., Syr., and Vulg., followed by Gesenius and Fürst, translate, “And the man gazed at...
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...
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 goo...
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 u...
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. And the man wonderin...
And the man wondering at her ,.... At her affability and courteousness to a stranger; at her humility and condescension to take upon her such a serv...
And the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the LORD had made his journey prosperous or not. Ver. 21. Wondering at her. ] At her c...
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 se...
Journey of Abraham's Servant. B. C. 1857....
The man wondered at her, i.e. at the wonderful providence of God, and the eminent answer of his prayer.
‘And the man watched her intently, saying nothing, in order to discover whether Yahweh had prospered his journey or not.' Rebekah was aware of the...
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 ....
Genesis 24:1 . The Lord had blessed Abraham with all the four patriarchal blessings: viz. length of days, a promising issue, vast riches, and vi...
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...
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...
The Meeting with Rebekah
And the man wondering at her, watching her carefully and almost taken aback at the exactness with which his prayer was fulfilled before his eyes, he...
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 2:5...
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,...
21 And the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the LORD had made his journey prosperous or not.