King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And she made haste, and let down her pitcher from her [shoulder], and said, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: so I drank, and she made the camels drink also.
Complete Jewish Bible:
she immediately lowered the jug from her shoulder and said, 'Drink, and I will water your camels as well.'So I drank, and she had the camels drink too.
Berean Standard Bible:
She quickly lowered her jar from her shoulder and said, ‘Drink, and I will water your camels as well.’ So I drank, and she also watered the camels.
American Standard Version:
And she made haste, and let down her pitcher from her shoulder, and said, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: so I drank, and she made the camels drink also.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And she made haste{H4116}, and let down{H3381} her pitcher{H3537} from her shoulder, and said{H559}, Drink{H8354}, and I will give{H8248} thy camels{H1581} drink{H8248} also: so I drank{H8354}, and she made{H8248} the camels{H1581} drink{H8248} also.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 24:18
- And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.
Genesis 24:19
- And when she had done giving him drink, she said, I will draw [water] for thy camels also, until they have done drinking.
Explore This Verse Across Other Resources:
Commentary for Genesis 24:46
Genesis 24:46 is part of the narrative concerning Abraham's servant seeking a wife for Isaac, Abraham's son. The historical context is set in the ancient Near East, during the patriarchal era, when tribal customs and hospitality were of great importance.
**Themes:**
1. **Divine Providence:** The story illustrates how God guides the servant to find the right wife for Isaac, showing that divine will can be fulfilled through the actions of individuals.
2. **Hospitality:** The verse reflects the cultural value of hospitality, which was essential in the ancient world, especially for travelers and their animals. Offering water to a stranger and their camels was a significant act of kindness.
3. **Character and Test:** Rebekah's willingness to provide water for the camels as well as the servant serves as a test of her character and suitability as a wife for Isaac. Her actions demonstrate her generosity, diligence, and initiative.
4. **Covenant and Family:** This event is part of the larger narrative of establishing a family line that will lead to the fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham, promising descendants as numerous as the stars.
In summary, Genesis 24:46 highlights the themes of divine guidance, the cultural significance of hospitality, the testing of character, and the continuation of the covenantal family line that are central to the narrative of Abraham and his descendants.
*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: 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: 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: 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. - 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.