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.
And he said, O Lord God of my master ... send me good speed - literally, 'let occur to me,' or 'let come before my face this day,' what I seek (Gesenius). 'I can in imagination hear an Arab slave exclaim, "Ya Allah!" etc. ("O God!"), which they always do after they have made their camels rest, and make vows and prayers for the success of the undertaking in which they are engaged' (Wolff's 'Missionary Researches'). Abraham's servant followed the customary practice; but he appears worthy of the master he served; because he resolves to follow the leading of Providence; and while he shows good sense in the tokens he fixes upon for ascertaining the temper and character of the future bride, never doubts but that in such a case God will direct him.