King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham's servant, and his men.
Complete Jewish Bible:
So they sent their sister Rivkah away, with her nurse, Avraham's servant and his men.
Berean Standard Bible:
So they sent their sister Rebekah on her way, along with her nurse and Abraham’s servant and his men.
American Standard Version:
And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham’s servant, and his men.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And they sent away{H7971} Rebekah{H7259} their sister{H269}, and her nurse{H3243}, and Abraham's{H85} servant{H5650}, and his men{H582}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 35:8
- But Deborah Rebekah's nurse died, and she was buried beneath Bethel under an oak: and the name of it was called Allonbachuth.
1 Thessalonians 2:5
- For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God [is] witness:
Numbers 11:12
- Have I conceived all this people? have I begotten them, that thou shouldest say unto me, Carry them in thy bosom, as a nursing father beareth the sucking child, unto the land which thou swarest unto their fathers?
Genesis 24:60
- And they blessed Rebekah, and said unto her, Thou [art] our sister, be thou [the mother] of thousands of millions, and let thy seed possess the gate of those which hate them.
Genesis 24:53
- And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave [them] to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things.
Genesis 24:50
- Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from the LORD: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good.
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Commentary for Genesis 24:59
Genesis 24:59 is a part of the narrative in the Book of Genesis where Abraham's servant is sent to find a wife for Isaac, Abraham's son. The servant, after praying for guidance, finds Rebekah, who is from Abraham's extended family in Mesopotamia. This verse is part of the departure scene where Rebekah, along with her nurse, and Abraham's servant, accompanied by his men, leave for Canaan to meet Isaac and become his wife.
Themes:
1. **Divine Providence**: The story illustrates God's providence in guiding Abraham's servant to find the right wife for Isaac.
2. **Hospitality and Kindness**: The servant's prayer for a sign of kindness is answered by Rebekah's generous actions, highlighting the importance of hospitality in the culture.
3. **Family and Lineage**: The emphasis on finding a wife from within the family highlights the importance of lineage and maintaining familial ties in ancient Near Eastern culture.
4. **Obedience and Trust**: Rebekah's willingness to leave her family and travel to a foreign land to marry Isaac demonstrates obedience and trust in God's plan, as communicated through Abraham's servant.
Historical Context:
This event takes place in the patriarchal period, around the 2nd millennium BCE. The narrative reflects the social customs of the time, including arranged marriages, the importance of family lineage, and the role of servants in significant family matters. It also reflects the early establishment of the covenant between God and Abraham's descendants, as the selection of a suitable wife for Isaac is crucial for the continuation of the covenant line. The story is set in a context where kinship ties were vital for social and economic stability, and marriages were often negotiated to strengthen these bonds.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7971
There are 790 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁלַח
Transliteration: shâlach
Pronunciation: shaw-lakh'
Description: a primitive root; to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications); [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). - 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: H269
There are 301 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָחוֹת
Transliteration: ʼâchôwth
Pronunciation: aw-khoth'
Description: irregular feminine of אָח; a sister (used very widely (like brother), literally and figuratively); (an-) other, sister, together. - Strong's Number: H3243
There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָנַק
Transliteration: yânaq
Pronunciation: yaw-nak'
Description: a primitive root; to suck; causatively, to give milk; milch, nurse(-ing mother), (give, make to) suck(-ing child, -ling). - Strong's Number: H85
There are 1159 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַבְרָהָם
Transliteration: ʼAbrâhâm
Pronunciation: ab-raw-hawm'
Description: contracted from אָב and an unused root (probably meaning to be populous); father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram; Abraham. - Strong's Number: H5650
There are 714 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֶבֶד
Transliteration: ʻebed
Pronunciation: eh'-bed
Description: from עָבַד; a servant; [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. - Strong's Number: H582
There are 648 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֱנוֹשׁ
Transliteration: ʼĕnôwsh
Pronunciation: en-oshe'
Description: from אָנַשׁ; properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified אָדָם); hence,; a man in general (singly or collectively); another, [idiom] (blood-) thirsty, certain, chap(-man); divers, fellow, [idiom] in the flower of their age, husband, (certain, mortal) man, people, person, servant, some ([idiom] of them), [phrase] stranger, those, [phrase] their trade. It is often unexpressed in the English versions, especially when used in apposition with another word. Compare אִישׁ.