King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew [water]: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.
Complete Jewish Bible:
And even before I had finished speaking to my heart, there came Rivkah, going out with her jug on her shoulder; she went down to the spring and drew water. When I said to her, 'Please let me have a drink,'
Berean Standard Bible:
And before I had finished praying in my heart, there was Rebekah coming out with her jar on her shoulder, and she went down to the spring and drew water. So I said to her, ‘Please give me a drink.’
American Standard Version:
And before I had done speaking in my heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the fountain, and drew: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And before I had done{H3615} speaking{H1696} in mine heart{H3820}, behold, Rebekah{H7259} came forth{H3318} with her pitcher{H3537} on her shoulder{H7926}; and she went down{H3381} unto the well{H5869}, and drew{H7579} water: and I said{H559} unto her, Let me drink{H8248}, I pray thee.
Cross-References (KJV):
Daniel 9:23
- At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew [thee]; for thou [art] greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.
Acts 10:30
- And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
Acts 12:12
- And when he had considered [the thing], he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.
Acts 12:17
- But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.
Isaiah 65:24
- And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Matthew 7:7
- ¶ Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Genesis 24:15
- 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, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.
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Commentary for Genesis 24:45
Genesis 24:45 is part of the narrative involving Abraham's senior servant, who is tasked with finding a wife for Isaac from Abraham's relatives in Mesopotamia. This verse is set in the historical context of the patriarchal narratives, which describe the lives and journeys of the early Hebrew patriarchs.
**Themes:**
1. **Divine Providence:** The servant prays for a sign to identify the right woman for Isaac, and Rebekah appears immediately, suggesting that God is guiding the events. This illustrates the theme of divine providence, where God is involved in the details of the lives of His people.
2. **Hospitality:** The servant's request for water reflects the cultural importance of hospitality in the ancient Near East. Offering water to a stranger was a common act of kindness, and Rebekah's willingness to perform this act for the servant and his camels demonstrates her exemplary character.
3. **Character and Virtue:** Rebekah's actions show her to be not only hospitable but also industrious and generous, which aligns with the qualities valued in a matriarch of the Hebrew people. Her character is a reflection of the virtues that the narrative portrays as desirable in the wives of the patriarchs.
4. **Marriage and Family:** The servant's mission to find a wife for Isaac highlights the importance of family ties and the selection of a spouse from within one's kin group, which was a common practice in that era to maintain tribal unity and heritage.
**Historical Context:**
The events in Genesis 24 likely occurred during the late Bronze Age, a period when the customs described, such as the betrothal process and the importance of kinship ties, were prevalent in the Near East. Abraham, a key figure in the narrative, is considered the father of the Hebrew people, and his story is set in the context of a semi-nomadic lifestyle, with wealth measured in livestock and the social structure centered around family clans.
This verse is part of a larger story that emphasizes the faith of Abraham and his household, as well as the fulfillment of God's promises to establish a great nation through Isaac. The meticulous manner in which the servant carries out his task reflects the religious and cultural values of the time, including prayer, the expectation of divine guidance, and the significance of omens or signs in decision-making.
*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: H3615
There are 200 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּלָה
Transliteration: kâlâh
Pronunciation: kaw-law'
Description: a primitive root; to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitived (to complete, prepare, consume); accomplish, cease, consume (away), determine, destroy (utterly), be (when... were) done, (be an) end (of), expire, (cause to) fail, faint, finish, fulfil, [idiom] fully, [idiom] have, leave (off), long, bring to pass, wholly reap, make clean riddance, spend, quite take away, waste. - Strong's Number: H1696
There are 1050 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דָבַר
Transliteration: dâbar
Pronunciation: daw-bar'
Description: a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue; answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. - Strong's Number: H3820
There are 550 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לֵב
Transliteration: lêb
Pronunciation: labe
Description: a form of לֵבָב; the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything; [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. - Strong's Number: H7259
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רִבְקָה
Transliteration: Ribqâh
Pronunciation: rib-kaw'
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to clog by tying up the fetlock; fettering (by beauty); Ribkah, the wife of Isaac; Rebekah. - Strong's Number: H3318
There are 992 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָצָא
Transliteration: yâtsâʼ
Pronunciation: yaw-tsaw'
Description: a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.; [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. - 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: H7926
There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁכֶם
Transliteration: shᵉkem
Pronunciation: shek-em'
Description: from שָׁכַם; the neck (between the shoulders) as the place of burdens; figuratively, the spur of ahill; back, [idiom] consent, portion, shoulder. - 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: H5869
There are 830 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַיִן
Transliteration: ʻayin
Pronunciation: ah'-yin
Description: probably a primitive word; an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape); affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). - 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: 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: 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.