King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.
Complete Jewish Bible:
"Drink, my lord," she replied, and immediately lowered her jug onto her arm and let him drink.
Berean Standard Bible:
“Drink, my lord,” she replied, and she quickly lowered her jar to her hands and gave him a drink.
American Standard Version:
And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And she said{H559}, Drink{H8354}, my lord{H113}: and she hasted{H4116}, and let down{H3381} her pitcher{H3537} upon her hand{H3027}, and gave him drink{H8248}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Proverbs 31:26
- She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue [is] the law of kindness.
Genesis 24:14
- And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: [let the same be] she [that] thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.
1 Peter 4:8
- And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:9
- Use hospitality one to another without grudging.
1 Peter 3:8
- ¶ Finally, [be ye] all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, [be] pitiful, [be] courteous:
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Commentary for Genesis 24:18
Genesis 24:18 is part of the narrative of Abraham's servant seeking a wife for Isaac, Abraham's son. The verse is set in the historical context of the patriarchal age, where arranged marriages were a common cultural practice. In this verse, the servant, having just arrived at a well outside the city of Nahor in Aram-Naharaim, is praying for a sign from God to identify the right woman for Isaac. He asks that the woman who offers water to him and his camels will be the chosen one.
The verse captures the moment Rebekah, who is later revealed to be Abraham's relative, approaches the well. She fulfills the servant's request by offering him water, demonstrating her kindness and hospitality—qualities highly valued in that society. The speed with which she performs this act, indicated by the phrase "she hasted," suggests her strength of character and decisiveness. This moment is pivotal as it sets in motion the fulfillment of the servant's prayer and the establishment of a family line that will lead to the nation of Israel.
The themes present in this verse include divine providence, as God answers the servant's prayer through Rebekah's actions; hospitality, as Rebekah's willingness to provide for a stranger reflects the cultural importance of welcoming guests; and the beginning of a significant biblical lineage, as Rebekah's eventual marriage to Isaac will produce Jacob, whose children will become the twelve tribes of Israel. The verse also highlights the role of women in biblical times, showcasing Rebekah's agency in this crucial moment of her life and the life of the nation of Israel.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. - Strong's Number: H8354
There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁתָה
Transliteration: shâthâh
Pronunciation: shaw-thaw'
Description: a primitive root; to imbibe (literally or figuratively); [idiom] assuredly, banquet, [idiom] certainly, drink(-er, -ing), drunk ([idiom] -ard), surely. (Prop. intensive of שָׁקָה.) - Strong's Number: H113
There are 337 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָדוֹן
Transliteration: ʼâdôwn
Pronunciation: aw-done'
Description: or (shortened) אָדֹן; from an unused root (meaning to rule); sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine); lord, master, owner. Compare also names beginning with 'Adoni-'. - Strong's Number: H4116
There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָהַר
Transliteration: mâhar
Pronunciation: maw-har'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. (by implication); to hurry (in a good or a bad sense); often used (with another verb) adverbially, promptly; be carried headlong, fearful, (cause to make, in, make) haste(-n, -ily), (be) hasty, (fetch, make ready) [idiom] quickly, rash, [idiom] shortly, (be so) [idiom] soon, make speed, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] straightway, [idiom] suddenly, swift. - Strong's Number: H3381
There are 344 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָרַד
Transliteration: yârad
Pronunciation: yaw-rad'
Description: a primitive root; to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively, to bring down (in all the above applications); [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. - Strong's Number: H3537
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כַּד
Transliteration: kad
Pronunciation: kad
Description: from an unused root meaning to deepen; properly, a pail; but generally of earthenware; a jar for domestic purposes; barrel, pitcher. - Strong's Number: H3027
There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָד
Transliteration: yâd
Pronunciation: yawd
Description: a primitive word; in distinction from כַּף, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote (as follows); a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),; ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. - Strong's Number: H8248
There are 72 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁקָה
Transliteration: shâqâh
Pronunciation: shaw-kaw'
Description: a primitive root; to quaff, i.e. (causatively) to irrigate or furnish apotion to; cause to (give, give to, let, make to) drink, drown, moisten, water. See שָׁכַר, שָׁתָה.