Bible Commentaries
Genesis 24

Introduction

Overview

Genesis 24:1, Abraham swears his servant; Genesis 24:10, The servant’s journey; Genesis 24:12, His prayer; Genesis 24:14, His sign; Genesis 24:15, Rebekah meets him; Genesis 24:18, fulfils his sign; Genesis 24:22, receives jewels; Genesis 24:23, shows her kindred; Genesis 24:25, and invites him home; Genesis 24:26, The servant blesses God; Genesis 24:29, Laban entertains him; Genesis 24:34, The servant shows his message; Genesis 24:50, Laban and Bethuel approve it; Genesis 24:58, Rebekah consents to go, and departs; Genesis 24:62, Isaac meets and marries her.

Verse 1

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

Verse 2

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

Verse 3

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

Verse 4

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

Verse 5

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

Verse 6

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

Verse 7

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

Verse 8

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

Verse 9

Genesis 24:2

Reciprocal: Joshua 2:12 - my father's Ecclesiastes 9:2 - feareth

Verse 10

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

Verse 11

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

Verse 12

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

Verse 13

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

Verse 14

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

Verse 15

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

Verse 16

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

Verse 17

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

Verse 18

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

Verse 19

Genesis 24:14, Genesis 24:45, Genesis 24:46, 1 Peter 4:9

Reciprocal: 1 Kings 17:11 - as she was going

Verse 20

Reciprocal: Genesis 48:15 - did walk

Verse 21

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

Verse 22

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

Verse 24

Genesis 24:15, Genesis 11:29, Genesis 22:20, Genesis 22:23

Reciprocal: Genesis 29:5 - son of

Verse 25

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

Verse 26

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

Verse 27

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

Verse 28

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

Verse 29

Genesis 24:55, Genesis 24:60, Genesis 29:5

Reciprocal: Genesis 25:20 - the Syrian Genesis 28:2 - Laban Genesis 29:13 - he ran

Verse 30

Reciprocal: Genesis 24:22 - took Judges 17:2 - Blessed Isaiah 3:19 - the bracelets Jeremiah 2:32 - a maid

Verse 31

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

Verse 32

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

Verse 33

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

Verse 34

Genesis 24:2

Verse 35

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

Verse 36

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

Verse 37

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

Verse 38

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

Verse 39

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.

Verse 40

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

Verse 41

Genesis 24:8, Deuteronomy 29:12

Reciprocal: Genesis 26:28 - Let there

Verse 42

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

Verse 43

Genesis 24:13, Genesis 24:14

Reciprocal: Judges 4:19 - Give me Isaiah 7:15 - Butter John 4:7 - Give

Verse 44

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

Verse 45

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

Verse 46

Reciprocal: Genesis 24:19 - General

Verse 47

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

Verse 48

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

Verse 49

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

Verse 50

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

Verse 51

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

Verse 52

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

Verse 53

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

Verse 54

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

Verse 55

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

Verse 56

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

Verse 57

Reciprocal: Numbers 36:6 - only to the family

Verse 58

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

Verse 59

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

Verse 60

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

Verse 61

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

Verse 62

Lahairoi: Genesis 16:14, Genesis 25:11

south: Genesis 12:9

Reciprocal: Genesis 20:1 - from 1 Samuel 30:1 - the Amalekites

Verse 63

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

Verse 64

lighted: Joshua 15:18, Judges 1:14

Reciprocal: 1 Corinthians 11:10 - power

Verse 65

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

Verse 66

Mark 6:30

Verse 67

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