King James Version:
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And Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Then Rivkah and her maids mounted the camels and followed the man. So the servant took Rivkah and went on his way.
Berean Standard Bible:
Then Rebekah and her servant girls got ready, mounted the camels, and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and left.
American Standard Version:
And Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Rebekah{H7259} arose{H6965}, and her damsels{H5291}, and they rode{H7392} upon the camels{H1581}, and followed{H3212}{H310} the man{H376}: and the servant{H5650} took{H3947} Rebekah{H7259}, and went his way{H3212}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 2:24
- Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
Psalms 45:10
- ¶ Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house;
Esther 8:10
- And he wrote in the king Ahasuerus' name, and sealed [it] with the king's ring, and sent letters by posts on horseback, [and] riders on mules, camels, [and] young dromedaries:
Genesis 31:34
- Now Rachel had taken the images, and put them in the camel's furniture, and sat upon them. And Laban searched all the tent, but found [them] not.
1 Samuel 30:17
- And David smote them from the twilight even unto the evening of the next day: and there escaped not a man of them, save four hundred young men, which rode upon camels, and fled.
Esther 8:14
- [So] the posts that rode upon mules [and] camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.
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Commentary for Genesis 24:61
Genesis 24:61 is part of the narrative in which Abraham's servant is sent to find a wife for Isaac, Abraham's son. The historical context of this verse is set within the patriarchal narratives of Genesis, which describe the lives and journeys of the ancestors of Israel. The themes present in this verse include:
1. **Divine Providence**: The story illustrates God's guidance in the selection of a wife for Isaac, as the servant's prayer for a sign is answered when Rebekah provides water for him and his camels, demonstrating her suitability and kindness.
2. **Faithfulness and Obedience**: Rebekah's willingness to leave her family and travel to a distant land to marry Isaac exemplifies trust in God's plan and respect for the wishes of her family, which was significant in the cultural context of the time.
3. **Covenant Continuity**: This event is part of the broader theme of God's covenant with Abraham, ensuring the continuation of his lineage and the fulfillment of the promise that his descendants would be numerous.
4. **Hospitality and Social Customs**: The narrative reflects the social customs of the time, including the importance of hospitality and the arranged marriage process, where servants often acted as intermediaries.
5. **Transition of Leadership**: This passage also signifies the transition from one generation to the next, as Isaac is about to take a wife and eventually assume the responsibilities of his father, Abraham.
In summary, Genesis 24:61 captures the moment when Rebekah, having consented to marry Isaac, departs with Abraham's servant to fulfill her role in the covenantal lineage, showcasing themes of divine guidance, obedience to God and family, the maintenance of societal norms, and the continuity of God's promises to the patriarchs.
*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: 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: H6965
There are 596 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קוּם
Transliteration: qûwm
Pronunciation: koom
Description: a primitive root; to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative); abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). - Strong's Number: H5291
There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נַעֲרָה
Transliteration: naʻărâh
Pronunciation: nah-ar-aw'
Description: feminine of נַעַר; a girl (from infancy to adolescence); damsel, maid(-en), young (woman). - Strong's Number: H7392
There are 75 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָכַב
Transliteration: râkab
Pronunciation: raw-kab'
Description: a primitive root; to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch; bring (on (horse-) back), carry, get (oneself) up, on (horse-) back, put, (cause to, make to) ride (in a chariot, on, -r), set. - 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. - Strong's Number: H3212
There are 938 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָלַךְ
Transliteration: yâlak
Pronunciation: yaw-lak'
Description: a primitive root (compare הָלַךְ); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses); [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. - Strong's Number: H310
There are 766 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַחַר
Transliteration: ʼachar
Pronunciation: akh-ar'
Description: from אָחַר; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses); after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. - Strong's Number: H376
There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִישׁ
Transliteration: ʼîysh
Pronunciation: eesh
Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare אִשָּׁה. - 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: H3947
There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָקַח
Transliteration: lâqach
Pronunciation: law-kakh'
Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win.