King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
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.
Complete Jewish Bible:
She quickly emptied her jug into the trough, then ran again to the well to draw water, and kept on drawing water for all his camels.
Berean Standard Bible:
And she quickly emptied her jar into the trough and ran back to the well to draw water, until she had drawn water for all his camels.
American Standard Version:
And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw, and drew for all his camels.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And she hasted{H4116}, and emptied{H6168} her pitcher{H3537} into the trough{H8268}, and ran{H7323} again unto the well{H875} to draw{H7579} water, and drew{H7579} for all his camels{H1581}.
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Commentary for Genesis 24:20
Genesis 24:20 is part of the story of Abraham's servant seeking a wife for Isaac. The historical context is the patriarchal period, around the 2nd millennium BCE, when Abraham, a key figure in the Abrahamic religions, lived in Canaan. The themes of this verse include:
1. **Hospitality**: Rebecca's act of offering water to a stranger and his camels reflects the cultural importance of hospitality in the ancient Near East.
2. **Divine Providence**: The servant is on a divine mission to find Isaac's wife, and Rebecca's actions are seen as a sign of God's guidance and favor.
3. **Character Reveal**: Rebecca's kindness and industriousness are demonstrated, indicating her suitability as a wife for Isaac and her alignment with the values of Abraham's household.
4. **Marriage and Family**: The verse is part of the narrative concerning the establishment of the family line that would lead to the Israelite nation, emphasizing the importance of marriage and kinship ties.
5. **Covenant Continuity**: By finding a wife for Isaac, Abraham ensures the continuation of his lineage and the eventual fulfillment of God's covenantal promises.
This verse is a snapshot of a larger narrative that underscores the values of generosity, divine guidance, and the significance of family and lineage in the biblical world.
*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: 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: H6168
There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָרָה
Transliteration: ʻârâh
Pronunciation: aw-raw'
Description: a primitive root; to be (causatively, make) bare; hence, to empty, pour out, demolish; leave destitute, discover, empty, make naked, pour (out), rase, spread self, uncover. - 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: H8268
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֹׁקֶת
Transliteration: shôqeth
Pronunciation: sho'-keth
Description: from שָׁקָה; a trough (for watering); trough. - Strong's Number: H7323
There are 92 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רוּץ
Transliteration: rûwts
Pronunciation: roots
Description: a primitive root; to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush); break down, divide speedily, footman, guard, bring hastily, (make) run (away, through), post. - Strong's Number: H875
There are 255 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בְּאֵר
Transliteration: bᵉʼêr
Pronunciation: be-ayr'
Description: from בָּאַר; a pit; especially a well; pit, well. - Strong's Number: H7579
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁאַב
Transliteration: shâʼab
Pronunciation: sahw-ab'
Description: a primitive root; to bale up water; (woman to) draw(-er, water). - Strong's Number: H1581
There are 51 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גָּמָל
Transliteration: gâmâl
Pronunciation: gaw-mawl'
Description: apparently from גָּמַל (in the sense of labor or burden-bearing); a camel; camel.