Introduction
Overview
Genesis 24 . 1 , Abraham swears his servant; Genesis 24 . 10 , The servant’s journey; Genesis 24 . 12 , His prayer; Genesis 24 . 14 , His sign; Genesis 24 . 15 , Rebekah meets him; Genesis 24 . 18 , fulfils his sign; Genesis 24 . 22 , receives jewels; Genesis 24 . 23 , shows her kindred; Genesis 24 . 25 , and invites him home; Genesis 24 . 26 , The servant blesses God; Genesis 24 . 29 , Laban entertains him; Genesis 24 . 34 , The servant shows his message; Genesis 24 . 50 , Laban and Bethuel approve it; Genesis 24 . 58 , Rebekah consents to go , and departs; Genesis 24 . 62 , Isaac meets and marries her.
was old . Genesis 18 . 11 , Genesis 21 . 5 , Genesis 25 . 20 , 1 Kings 1 . 1 , Luke 1 . 7
well stricken in age . Heb. gone into days
blessed . Genesis 24 . 35 , Genesis 12 . 2 , Genesis 13 . 2 , Genesis 49 . 25 , Psalm 112 . 1-3 , Proverbs 10 . 22 , Isaiah 51 . 2 , Matthew 6 . 33 , Galatians 3 . 9 , Ephesians 1 . 3 , 1 Timothy 4 . 8
Reciprocal . Genesis 26 . 12 . blessed Acts 10 . 7 . two
eldest . Genesis 15 . 2 , 1 Timothy 5 . 17
ruled . Genesis 24 . 10 , Genesis 39 . 4-6 , Genesis 39 . 8 , Genesis 39 . 9 , Genesis 44 . 1
Put . Genesis 24 . 9 , Genesis 47 . 29 , 1 Chronicles 29 . 24
Reciprocal . Genesis 15 . 8 . General Genesis 24 . 34 . General Genesis 24 . 37 . And my Genesis 43 . 16 . the ruler Judges 14 . 2 . get her Ruth 2 . 6 . the servant 2 Samuel 9 . 2 . a servant 2 Samuel 14 . 11 . let the king 1 Kings 16 . 9 . steward of 1 Kings 18 . 3 . the governor of his house Proverbs 27 . 18 . so Lamentations 5 . 6 . given Luke 7 . 2 . who 2 Corinthians 11 . 2 . I have Galatians 4 . 1 . That 1 Timothy 6 . 1 . count
swear . Genesis 21 . 23 , Genesis 26 . 28-31 , Genesis 31 . 44-53 , Genesis 50 . 25 , Exodus 20 . 7 , Exodus 22 . 11 , Exodus 23 . 13 , Leviticus 19 . 12 , Numbers 5 . 21 , Deuteronomy 6 . 13 , Deuteronomy 10 . 20 , Joshua 2 . 12 , 1 Samuel 20 . 17 , Nehemiah 13 . 25 , Isaiah 45 . 23 , Isaiah 48 . 1 , Isaiah 65 . 16 , Jeremiah 4 . 2 , Jeremiah 12 . 16 , Zephaniah 1 . 5 , Hebrews 6 . 16
the . Genesis 14 . 22 , 2 Kings 19 . 15 , 2 Chronicles 2 . 12 , Nehemiah 9 . 6 , Psalm 115 . 15 , Jeremiah 10 . 11
that . Genesis 6 . 2 , Genesis 6 . 4 , Genesis 26 . 34 , Genesis 26 . 35 , Genesis 27 . 46 , Genesis 28 . 1 , Genesis 28 . 2 , Genesis 28 . 8 , Exodus 34 . 16 , Deuteronomy 7 . 3 , Deuteronomy 7 . 4 , 1 Corinthians 7 . 39 , 2 Corinthians 6 . 14-17
Reciprocal . Genesis 21 . 21 . a wife Genesis 25 . 33 . Swear Genesis 31 . 53 . God of Abraham Genesis 34 . 9 . General Genesis 38 . 2 . saw Genesis 38 . 6 . took Genesis 47 . 31 . Swear Numbers 12 . 1 . married Numbers 36 . 6 . only to the family Joshua 2 . 17 . General Judges 14 . 2 . get her 2 Samuel 14 . 11 . let the king Proverbs 27 . 18 . so Ecclesiastes 9 . 2 . feareth Jeremiah 29 . 6 . take wives Malachi 2 . 15 . That he Galatians 4 . 1 . That
to my kindred . Genesis 11 . 25-32 , Genesis 12 . 1 , Genesis 12 . 7 , Genesis 22 . 20-23 , Genesis 28 . 2 , There does not appear in all this concern the least taint of worldly policy , or any of those motives which usually govern men in the settlement of their children. No mention is made of riches , or honours , or natural accomplishments , but merely of what related to God. . Fuller.
Reciprocal . Genesis 21 . 21 . a wife Genesis 24 . 8 . only Genesis 24 . 27 . of my Genesis 24 . 38 . But Genesis 31 . 53 . God of Abraham Deuteronomy 26 . 5 . A Syrian 2 Chronicles 24 . 3 . took for him Proverbs 17 . 2 . wise Jeremiah 29 . 6 . take wives
Peradventure . Genesis 24 . 58 , Exodus 20 . 7 , Exodus 9 . 2 , Proverbs 13 . 16 , Jeremiah 4 . 2
Reciprocal . Genesis 24 . 8 . only Genesis 24 . 39 . General
Galatians 5 . 1 , Hebrews 10 . 39 , Hebrews 11 . 9 , Hebrews 11 . 13-16 , 2 Peter 2 . 20-22
Reciprocal . Genesis 24 . 8 . only Genesis 30 . 25 . and to Genesis 50 . 11 . the Canaanites Hebrews 11 . 15 . mindful
Lord . Ezra 1 . 2 , Daniel 2 . 44 , Jonah 1 . 9 , Revelation 11 . 13
took . Genesis 12 . 1-7
which spake . Genesis 13 . 15 , Genesis 15 . 18 , Genesis 17 . 8 , Genesis 22 . 16-18 , Genesis 26 . 3 , Genesis 26 . 4 , Genesis 26 . 24 , Exodus 13 . 5 , Exodus 32 . 13 , Numbers 14 . 16 , Numbers 14 . 30 , Numbers 32 . 11 , Deuteronomy 1 . 8 , Deuteronomy 34 . 4 , Joshua 1 . 6 , Judges 2 . 1 , Acts 7 . 5 , Hebrews 11 . 9
angel . Exodus 23 . 20-23 , Exodus 33 . 2 , Psalm 32 . 8 , Psalm 34 . 7 , Psalm 73 . 24 , Psalm 103 . 20 , Proverbs 3 . 5 , Proverbs 3 . 6 , Isaiah 63 . 9 , Hebrews 1 . 14
Reciprocal . Genesis 24 . 40 . And he Genesis 30 . 25 . and to Exodus 4 . 13 . send Proverbs 19 . 14 . and a Jeremiah 32 . 22 . which Luke 1 . 73 . General
clear . Numbers 30 . 5 , Numbers 30 . 8 , Joshua 2 . 17-20 , Joshua 9 . 20 , John 8 . 32
only . Genesis 24 . 4 , Genesis 24 . 5 , Genesis 24 . 6 , Acts 7 . 2
Reciprocal . Genesis 24 . 41 . General Ecclesiastes 9 . 2 . feareth
Reciprocal . Joshua 2 . 12 . my father's Ecclesiastes 9 . 2 . feareth
for . or , and
all the . Genesis 24 . 2 , Genesis 39 . 4-6 , Genesis 39 . 8 , Genesis 39 . 9 , Genesis 39 . 22 , Genesis 39 . 23
Mesopotamia . Deuteronomy 23 . 4 , Judges 3 . 8-10 , 1 Chronicles 19 . 6 , Acts 2 . 9
city . Genesis 11 . 31 , Genesis 27 . 43 , Genesis 29 . 1 , Genesis 29 . 4 , Genesis 29 . 5
Reciprocal . Genesis 15 . 2 . the Genesis 16 . 6 . in Genesis 22 . 20 . Nahor Genesis 22 . 21 . Aram Genesis 23 . 10 . his Genesis 28 . 2 . Padanaram Genesis 31 . 17 . upon camels Genesis 45 . 23 . good things 1 Kings 16 . 9 . steward of 1 Kings 18 . 3 . the governor of his house
kneel . Genesis 33 . 13 , Genesis 33 . 14 , Proverbs 12 . 10
women go out to draw water . Heb. women which draw water go forth , Genesis 24 . 13-20 , Exodus 2 . 16 , 1 Samuel 9 . 11 , John 4 . 7
Reciprocal . Genesis 29 . 2 . a well Exodus 2 . 15 . sat down
O Lord . Genesis 24 . 27 , Genesis 15 . 1 , Genesis 17 . 7 , Genesis 17 . 8 , Genesis 26 . 24 , Genesis 28 . 13 , Genesis 31 . 42 , Genesis 32 . 9 , Exodus 3 . 6 , Exodus 3 . 15 , 1 Kings 18 . 36 , 2 Kings 2 . 14 , Matthew 22 . 32
I pray . Genesis 27 . 10 , Genesis 43 . 14 , Nehemiah 1 . 11 , Nehemiah 2 . 4 , Psalm 37 . 5 , Psalm 90 . 16 , Psalm 90 . 17 , Psalm 118 . 25 , Psalm 122 . 6 , Psalm 127 . 1 , Proverbs 3 . 6 , Philippians 4 . 6 , 1 Thessalonians 3 . 10 , 1 Thessalonians 3 . 11
Reciprocal . Genesis 24 . 21 . the Lord Genesis 24 . 42 . O Lord 1 Timothy 6 . 1 . count 2 John 1 . 10 . neither
I stand . Genesis 24 . 43 , Psalm 37 . 5 , Proverbs 3 . 6
daughters . Genesis 24 . 11 , Genesis 29 . 9 , Genesis 29 . 10 , Exodus 2 . 16 , Judges 5 . 11 , 1 Samuel 9 . 11 , John 4 . 7
Reciprocal . Genesis 15 . 8 . General Genesis 29 . 2 . a well 1 Samuel 14 . 9 . they Proverbs 31 . 13 . worketh
And let . Judges 6 . 17 , Judges 6 . 37 , 1 Samuel 14 . 9
she that . Genesis 24 . 44 , Proverbs 19 . 14
thereby . Genesis 15 . 8 , Exodus 4 . 1-9 , Judges 6 . 17 , Judges 6 . 37 , Judges 7 . 13-15 , Judges 18 . 5 , 1 Samuel 6 . 7-9 , 1 Samuel 10 . 2-10 , 1 Samuel 14 . 8 , 1 Samuel 14 . 10 , 1 Samuel 20 . 7 , 2 Samuel 5 . 24 , 2 Samuel 20 . 9 , 2 Kings 20 . 8-11 , Isaiah 7 . 11 , Romans 1 . 10
Reciprocal . Genesis 24 . 19 . General Genesis 24 . 43 . General Exodus 2 . 16 . they came Judges 7 . 11 . thou shalt Proverbs 31 . 13 . worketh
before . Genesis 24 . 45 , Judges 6 . 36-40 , Psalm 34 . 15 , Psalm 65 . 2 , Psalm 145 . 18 , Psalm 145 . 19 , Isaiah 58 . 9 , Isaiah 65 . 24 , Daniel 9 . 20-23
Rebekah . Genesis 24 . 24 , Genesis 22 . 20-23
Milcah . Genesis 11 . 27 , Genesis 11 . 29 , Genesis 22 . 23
pitcher . Genesis 21 . 14 , Genesis 29 . 9 , Exodus 2 . 16 , Ruth 2 . 2 , Ruth 2 . 17 , Proverbs 31 . 27
Reciprocal . Genesis 11 . 31 . Haran Genesis 24 . 50 . Laban Genesis 24 . 51 . hath Genesis 28 . 2 . Padanaram 1 Kings 1 . 22 . General
fair to look upon . Heb. good of countenance , Genesis 26 . 7 , Genesis 39 . 6
known . Genesis 4 . 1 , Numbers 31 . 17 , Numbers 31 . 18 , Song of Solomon 5 . 2
Reciprocal . Genesis 29 . 17 . beautiful
Let . 1 Kings 17 . 10 , John 4 . 7 , John 4 . 9
water of . Genesis 26 . 1-35 , Isaiah 21 . 14 , Isaiah 30 . 25 , Isaiah 35 . 6 , Isaiah 35 . 7 , Isaiah 41 . 17 , Isaiah 41 . 18 , Isaiah 49 . 10
Proverbs 31 . 26 , 1 Peter 3 . 8 , 1 Peter 4 . 8 , 1 Peter 4 . 9
Reciprocal . Genesis 23 . 6 . my lord Ruth 2 . 9 . go 1 Samuel 9 . 11 . the hill to the city 1 Kings 17 . 11 . as she was going Proverbs 31 . 13 . worketh
Genesis 24 . 14 , Genesis 24 . 45 , Genesis 24 . 46 , 1 Peter 4 . 9
Reciprocal . 1 Kings 17 . 11 . as she was going
Reciprocal . Genesis 48 . 15 . did walk
wondering at . 2 Samuel 7 . 18-20 , Psalm 34 . 1-6 , Psalm 107 . 1 , Psalm 107 . 8 , Psalm 107 . 15 , Psalm 107 . 43 , Psalm 116 . 1-7 , Luke 2 . 19 , Luke 2 . 51
to wit . i.e. "to know , " or "to learn"
the Lord . Genesis 24 . 12 , Genesis 24 . 56
took . Genesis 24 . 30 , Exodus 32 . 2 , Exodus 32 . 3 , Esther 5 . 1 , Jeremiah 2 . 32 , 1 Timothy 2 . 9 , 1 Timothy 2 . 10 , 1 Peter 3 . 3 , 1 Peter 3 . 8
earring . or , jewel for the forehead , Exodus 32 . 2 , Exodus 32 . 3 , Isaiah 3 . 19-23 , Ezekiel 16 . 11 , Ezekiel 16 . 12 , From the word being in the singular number , it is not likely to have been an ear-ring , or a "jewel for the forehead ," but "a jewel for the nose , a nose-ring ," which is in use throughout Arabia and Persia , particularly among young women. It is very properly translated וניססיםןם , "an ornament for the nose ," by Symmachus; and Sir John Chardin informs us , that "it is a custom in almost all the East , for the women to wear rings in their noses , in the left nostril , which is bored low down in the middle. These rings are of gold , and have commonly two pearls and one ruby between , placed in the ring. I never saw a girl or young woman in Arabia or in all Persia , who did not wear a ring after this manner in her nostril."
of half . Genesis 23 . 15 , Genesis 23 . 16
bracelets . The word rendered "bracelet ," from a root which signifies "to join or couple together ," may imply whatever may clasp round the arms and legs; for rings and ornaments are worn round both by females in India and Persia. The small part of the leg , and the whole arm , from the shoulder to the wrist , are generally decorated in this way. As these were given to Rebekah for "her hands ," it sufficiently distinguishes them from similar ornaments for the ankles.
Reciprocal . Genesis 24 . 47 . I put Judges 8 . 24 . give me Job 28 . 1 . the silver Job 42 . 11 . every man Song of Solomon 1 . 10 . thy cheeks
Genesis 24 . 15 , Genesis 11 . 29 , Genesis 22 . 20 , Genesis 22 . 23
Reciprocal . Genesis 29 . 5 . son of
Genesis 18 . 4-8 , Judges 19 . 19-21 , Isaiah 32 . 8 , 1 Peter 4 . 9
Reciprocal . Genesis 24 . 31 . for I Exodus 5 . 7 . straw
Genesis 24 . 48 , Genesis 24 . 52 , Genesis 22 . 5 , Exodus 4 . 31 , Exodus 12 . 27 , Exodus 34 . 8 , 1 Chronicles 29 . 20 , 2 Chronicles 20 . 18 , 2 Chronicles 29 . 30 , Nehemiah 8 . 6 , Psalm 22 . 29 , Psalm 66 . 4 , Psalm 72 . 9 , Psalm 95 . 6 , Micah 6 . 6 , Philippians 2 . 10
Reciprocal . Genesis 47 . 31 . And Israel bowed Judges 7 . 15 . worshipped 1 Samuel 1 . 28 . he worshipped 1 Samuel 14 . 12 . Come up after me
Blessed . Genesis 24 . 12 , Genesis 9 . 26 , Genesis 14 . 20 , Exodus 18 . 10 , Ruth 4 . 14 , 1 Samuel 25 . 32 , 1 Samuel 25 . 39 , 2 Samuel 18 . 28 , 1 Chronicles 29 . 10-13 , Psalm 68 . 19 , Psalm 72 . 18 , Psalm 72 . 19 , Luke 1 . 68 , Ephesians 1 . 3 , 1 Timothy 1 . 17
of his . Genesis 32 . 10 , Psalm 98 . 3 , Psalm 100 . 5 , Micah 7 . 20 , John 1 . 17
the Lord . Genesis 24 . 48 , Proverbs 3 . 6 , Proverbs 4 . 11-13 , Proverbs 8 . 20
of my . Genesis 24 . 4 , Genesis 13 . 8 , Exodus 2 . 11 , Exodus 2 . 13
Reciprocal . Genesis 31 . 23 . General Judges 7 . 15 . worshipped 1 Samuel 14 . 12 . Come up after me Psalm 25 . 6 . for they Psalm 25 . 10 . mercy Psalm 33 . 4 . all his Psalm 61 . 7 . prepare Psalm 69 . 13 . in the Proverbs 14 . 22 . but Luke 7 . 2 . who 1 Timothy 6 . 1 . count
of . Genesis 24 . 48 , Genesis 24 . 55 , Genesis 24 . 67 , Genesis 31 . 33
her mother's . Some have conjectured from this , that her father Bethuel was dead; and the person called Bethuel . Genesis 24 . 50 , was a younger brother. This is possible; but as Dr. A. Clarke remarks , the mother's house might be mentioned were even the father alive; for in Asiatic countries , the women have apartments entirely separate from those of the men , in which their little children and grown-up daughters reside with them. This was probably the case here; though , from the whole narrative , it is very probable that Bethuel was dead , as the whole business appears to be conducted by Rebekah's brothers.
Reciprocal . Genesis 29 . 12 . and she
Genesis 24 . 55 , Genesis 24 . 60 , Genesis 29 . 5
Reciprocal . Genesis 25 . 20 . the Syrian Genesis 28 . 2 . Laban Genesis 29 . 13 . he ran
Reciprocal . Genesis 24 . 22 . took Judges 17 . 2 . Blessed Isaiah 3 . 19 . the bracelets Jeremiah 2 . 32 . a maid
thou . Genesis 26 . 29 , Judges 17 . 2 , Ruth 3 . 10 , Psalm 115 . 15 , Proverbs 17 . 8 , Proverbs 18 . 16
for I . Genesis 24 . 25
Reciprocal . Genesis 24 . 42 . prosper Genesis 37 . 11 . observed Exodus 2 . 20 . call him Judges 19 . 20 . lodge not Acts 10 . 23 . and lodged
he ungirded . i.e. Laban ungirded
straw . Straw , by the eastern mode of threshing , was cut or shattered , and reduced to a kind of chaff. With this , sometimes mixed with a little barley , the eastern people still feed their labouring beasts , as they anciently did.
wash . Genesis 18 . 4 , Genesis 19 . 2 , Genesis 43 . 24 , Judges 19 . 21 , 1 Samuel 25 . 41 , Luke 7 . 44 , John 13 . 4-14 , 1 Timothy 5 . 10
Reciprocal . Judges 19 . 19 . straw and provender Acts 10 . 23 . and lodged
Job 23 . 12 , Psalm 132 . 3-5 , Proverbs 22 . 29 , Ecclesiastes 9 . 10 , John 4 . 14 , John 4 . 31-34 , Ephesians 6 . 5-8 , 1 Timothy 6 . 2
Reciprocal . Psalm 132 . 4 . give sleep Luke 10 . 4 . and
the Lord . Genesis 24 . 1 , Genesis 12 . 2 , Genesis 13 . 2 , Genesis 25 . 11 , Genesis 26 . 12 , Genesis 49 . 25 , Psalm 18 . 35 , Psalm 112 . 3 , Proverbs 10 . 22 , Proverbs 22 . 4 , 1 Timothy 4 . 8
flocks . Genesis 12 . 16 , Genesis 13 . 2 , Genesis 26 . 13 , Genesis 26 . 14 , Job 1 . 3 , Job 42 . 10-12 , Psalm 107 . 38 , Matthew 6 . 33
Reciprocal . Genesis 23 . 6 . my lord Genesis 30 . 43 . General Deuteronomy 2 . 7 . blessed Job 42 . 12 . he had Isaiah 51 . 2 . for Luke 7 . 2 . who 2 Corinthians 12 . 14 . for the 1 Timothy 6 . 1 . count
Sarah . Genesis 11 . 29 , Genesis 11 . 30 , Genesis 17 . 15-19 , Genesis 18 . 10-14 , Genesis 21 . 1-7 , Romans 4 . 19
unto . Genesis 21 . 10 , Genesis 25 . 5
Reciprocal . 2 Corinthians 12 . 14 . for the
And my . Genesis 24 . 2-9 , Genesis 6 . 2 , Genesis 27 . 46 , Ezra 9 . 1-3
Canaanites . The Canaanites were infected with gross idolatry; and consequently , not proper persons with whom to form so intimate a connection; especially as Jehovah had shown Abraham that they were filling up the measure of their iniquity , and were doomed to destruction.
Reciprocal . Genesis 28 . 1 . Thou shalt Numbers 12 . 1 . married 1 Samuel 25 . 40 . David sent
But . Genesis 24 . 4 , Genesis 12 . 1
my father's . i.e. , Where the family of Haran his brother had settled; and where he himself had remained some time with his father Terah. Nahor did not dwell at Ur of the Chaldees , but at Haran in Mesopotamia. The true worship of God seems to have been in some measure preserved in this family , though afterwards corrupted. Genesis 31 . 19
Reciprocal . 1 Samuel 25 . 40 . David sent
Peradventure . We may see , says Calmet , by this and other passages of Scripture . Joshua 9 . 18 , what the sentiments of the ancients were relative to an oath. They believed that they were bound precisely by what was spoken , and had no liberty to interpret the intentions of those by whom the oath was made.
And he . Genesis 24 . 7
before . Genesis 5 . 22 , Genesis 5 . 24 , Genesis 6 . 9 , Genesis 17 . 1 , Genesis 48 . 15 , 1 Kings 2 . 3 , 1 Kings 8 . 23 , 2 Kings 20 . 3 , Psalm 16 . 8
will . Genesis 24 . 7 , Exodus 23 . 20 , Exodus 33 . 2 , Psalm 1 . 3 , Psalm 91 . 11 , Daniel 3 . 28 , Hebrews 1 . 14 , Revelation 22 . 8 , Revelation 22 . 16
Reciprocal . Zechariah 10 . 12 . walk
Genesis 24 . 8 , Deuteronomy 29 . 12
Reciprocal . Genesis 26 . 28 . Let there
O Lord . Genesis 24 . 12-14 , Acts 10 . 7 , Acts 10 . 8 , Acts 10 . 22
prosper . Genesis 24 . 12 , Genesis 24 . 31 , Genesis 39 . 3 , Ezra 8 . 21 , Nehemiah 1 . 11 , Psalm 37 . 5 , Psalm 90 . 17 , Romans 1 . 10
Reciprocal . 1 Samuel 1 . 13 . spake 1 Samuel 14 . 12 . Come up after me
Genesis 24 . 13 , Genesis 24 . 14
Reciprocal . Judges 4 . 19 . Give me Isaiah 7 . 15 . Butter John 4 . 7 . Give
Both . Isaiah 32 . 8 , 1 Timothy 2 . 10 , Hebrews 13 . 2 , 1 Peter 3 . 8
the woman . Genesis 24 . 14 , Genesis 2 . 22 , Proverbs 16 . 33 , Proverbs 18 . 22 , Proverbs 19 . 14
appointed . Those events , which appear to us the effect of choice , contrivance , or chance , are matters of appointment with God; and the persuasion of this does not prevent , but rather encourage , the use of all proper means; at the same time that it confines us to proper means , and delivers the mind from useless anxiety about consequences.
Reciprocal . Malachi 2 . 15 . That he
before . Genesis 24 . 15-20 , Isaiah 58 . 9 , Isaiah 65 . 24 , Daniel 9 . 19 , Daniel 9 . 23 , Acts 4 . 24-33 , Acts 10 . 30 , Acts 12 . 12-17 , Matthew 7 . 7
speaking . 1 Samuel 1 . 13-15 , 2 Samuel 7 . 27 , Nehemiah 2 . 4 , Romans 8 . 26
Reciprocal . Genesis 24 . 19 . General
Reciprocal . Genesis 24 . 19 . General
I put . Genesis 24 . 22 , Genesis 24 . 53 , Psalm 45 . 9 , Psalm 45 . 13 , Psalm 45 . 14 , Isaiah 62 . 3-5 , Ezekiel 16 . 10-13 , Ephesians 5 . 26 , Ephesians 5 . 27
Reciprocal . Genesis 22 . 23 . Bethuel Exodus 32 . 2 . General Song of Solomon 1 . 10 . thy cheeks Isaiah 3 . 21 . nose jewels Ezekiel 16 . 11 . I put 1 Peter 3 . 3 . that
bowed . Genesis 24 . 26 , Genesis 24 . 27 , Genesis 24 . 52
led me . Genesis 24 . 27 , Genesis 22 . 23 , Exodus 18 . 20 , Ezra 8 . 21 , Psalm 32 . 8 , Psalm 48 . 14 , Psalm 107 . 7 , Proverbs 3 . 5 , Proverbs 3 . 6 , Proverbs 4 . 11 , Isaiah 48 . 17
Reciprocal . Genesis 24 . 28 . of Judges 7 . 15 . worshipped 1 Samuel 1 . 28 . he worshipped 1 Samuel 14 . 12 . Come up after me 1 Chronicles 29 . 20 . bowed down
now if . Genesis 47 . 29 , Joshua 2 . 14
deal kindly and truly . Heb. do mercy and truth , Genesis 32 . 10 , Proverbs 3 . 3
that I . Numbers 20 . 17 , Deuteronomy 2 . 27
Reciprocal . 1 Samuel 20 . 8 . deal kindly
Laban . These seem both to be brothers , of whom Laban was the eldest and chief. The opinion of Josephus appears to be very correct , that Bethuel , the father , had been dead some time. Genesis 24 . 15 , Genesis 24 . 28 , Genesis 24 . 53 , Genesis 24 . 55 , Genesis 24 . 60
The thing . Psalm 118 . 23 , Matthew 21 . 42 , Mark 12 . 11
we . Genesis 31 . 24 , Genesis 31 . 29 , 2 Samuel 13 . 22 , Acts 11 . 17
Reciprocal . Genesis 24 . 59 . their Genesis 28 . 2 . Laban 1 Kings 18 . 21 . answered Acts 5 . 39 . if
Rebekah . Genesis 20 . 15
hath . Genesis 24 . 15 , 2 Samuel 16 . 10
Reciprocal . Genesis 22 . 23 . Rebekah 1 Samuel 25 . 40 . David sent Jeremiah 29 . 6 . take wives
worshipped . Genesis 24 . 26 , Genesis 24 . 48 , 1 Chronicles 29 . 20 , 2 Chronicles 20 . 18 , Psalm 34 . 1 , Psalm 34 . 2 , Psalm 95 . 6 , Psalm 107 . 21 , Psalm 107 . 22 , Psalm 116 . 1 , Psalm 116 . 2 , Matthew 2 . 11 , Acts 10 . 25 , Acts 10 . 26
Reciprocal . 1 Samuel 1 . 28 . he worshipped 1 Kings 18 . 42 . he cast himself Mark 15 . 19 . and bowing Acts 10 . 7 . two
jewels . Heb. vessels , The original word denotes vessels , utensils , instruments , furniture , or dress; and these presented by Abraham's servant might have been of various kinds. Exodus 3 . 22 , Exodus 11 . 2 , Exodus 12 . 35
brother . No mention is made of her father.
precious . This term , rendered "precious things ," as may be seen in the parallel texts , is used to express exquisite fruits or delicacies , and precious plants or flowers , but here it may mean gifts in general , though rather of an inferior kind to those mentioned above. Deuteronomy 33 . 13-16 , 2 Chronicles 21 . 3 , Ezra 1 . 6 , Song of Solomon 4 . 13 , Isaiah 39 . 2
Reciprocal . Genesis 24 . 47 . I put Genesis 24 . 50 . Laban Genesis 24 . 59 . their Genesis 34 . 12 . dowry Judges 8 . 24 . give me Job 42 . 11 . every man Isaiah 3 . 19 . the bracelets Isaiah 61 . 10 . with her Jeremiah 2 . 32 . a maid Ezekiel 16 . 11 . I put 1 Timothy 2 . 9 . not 1 Peter 3 . 3 . that
Send me . Genesis 24 . 56 , Genesis 24 . 59 , Genesis 28 . 5 , Genesis 28 . 6 , Genesis 45 . 24 , 2 Samuel 18 . 19 , 2 Samuel 18 . 27 , 2 Samuel 18 . 28 , Proverbs 22 . 29 , Ecclesiastes 7 . 10 , Luke 8 . 38 , Luke 8 . 39
Reciprocal . Genesis 21 . 14 . rose up Genesis 30 . 25 . Send me away
a few days . or , a full year , or ten months , Genesis 4 . 3 , Leviticus 25 . 29 , Judges 14 . 8
Reciprocal . Genesis 24 . 28 . of Genesis 24 . 29 . General Genesis 24 . 50 . Laban Genesis 40 . 4 . a season
Hinder . Genesis 45 . 9-13 , Proverbs 25 . 25
prospered . Joshua 1 . 8 , Isaiah 48 . 15
Reciprocal . Genesis 24 . 21 . the Lord Genesis 24 . 54 . Send me Genesis 30 . 25 . Send me away Luke 10 . 4 . and 1 Corinthians 9 . 12 . hinder
Reciprocal . Numbers 36 . 6 . only to the family
Psalm 45 . 10 , Psalm 45 . 11 , Luke 1 . 38
Reciprocal . Genesis 2 . 24 . leave Genesis 24 . 5 . Peradventure Numbers 36 . 6 . only to the family 2 Corinthians 11 . 2 . I have
their . Genesis 24 . 50 , Genesis 24 . 53 , Genesis 24 . 60
nurse . Genesis 35 . 8 , Numbers 11 . 12 , 1 Thessalonians 2 . 5
Reciprocal . Genesis 2 . 24 . leave Genesis 24 . 54 . Send me Genesis 29 . 24 . Zilpah Genesis 31 . 27 . with mirth Exodus 18 . 27 . General
they . Genesis 1 . 28 , Genesis 9 . 1 , Genesis 14 . 19 , Genesis 17 . 16 , Genesis 28 . 3 , Genesis 48 . 15 , Genesis 48 . 16 , Genesis 48 . 20 , Ruth 4 . 11 , Ruth 4 . 12
be thou the mother . Or , "be thou for thousands of myriads;" a large family being always considered , in ancient times , as a proof of the peculiar blessing and favour of God.
thousands . Daniel 7 . 10
thy seed . Genesis 22 . 17 , Leviticus 25 . 46 , Deuteronomy 21 . 19
Reciprocal . Genesis 22 . 23 . Rebekah Genesis 24 . 29 . General Genesis 24 . 50 . Laban Genesis 24 . 59 . their Genesis 25 . 23 . Two nations Genesis 27 . 4 . that my Genesis 31 . 27 . with mirth Genesis 31 . 55 . blessed Numbers 6 . 23 . General Numbers 10 . 36 . many thousands of Israel Judges 20 . 10 . ten thousand Psalm 127 . 3 . children Proverbs 5 . 16 . dispersed Jeremiah 29 . 6 . take wives
they rode . Genesis 31 . 34 , 1 Samuel 30 . 17 , Esther 8 . 10 , Esther 8 . 14
followed . Genesis 2 . 24 , Psalm 45 . 10
Reciprocal . Genesis 31 . 17 . upon camels 1 Samuel 25 . 42 . Abigail
Lahairoi . Genesis 16 . 14 , Genesis 25 . 11
south . Genesis 12 . 9
Reciprocal . Genesis 20 . 1 . from 1 Samuel 30 . 1 . the Amalekites
to meditate . or , to pray , They who acknowledge God in all their ways , will find him present to direct their paths , and make their way prosperous; and when the prayer of faith meets with an immediate answer , the glory ought as speedily to be rendered to God in solemn praise and thanksgiving. Joshua 1 . 8 , Psalm 1 . 2 , Psalm 77 . 11 , Psalm 77 . 12 , Psalm 104 . 34 , Psalm 119 . 15 , Psalm 139 . 17 , Psalm 139 . 18 , Psalm 143 . 5 , Psalm 143 . 6
lighted . Joshua 15 . 18 , Judges 1 . 14
Reciprocal . 1 Corinthians 11 . 10 . power
a veil . Genesis 20 . 16 , 1 Corinthians 11 . 5 , 1 Corinthians 11 . 6 , 1 Corinthians 11 . 10 , 1 Timothy 2 . 9
Reciprocal . Genesis 29 . 23 . brought her Isaiah 3 . 23 . veils
his mother . Genesis 18 . 6 , Genesis 18 . 9 , Genesis 18 . 10 , Song of Solomon 8 . 2 , Isaiah 54 . 1-5
Sarah's tent . Sarah , being dead , her tent , which , according to the custom of the east , was distinct from that of Abraham , became now appropriated to the use of Rebekah.
and took . Genesis 2 . 22-24 , 2 Corinthians 11 . 1 , 2 Corinthians 11 . 2 , Ephesians 5 . 22-33
comforted . Genesis 37 . 35 , Genesis 38 . 12 , 1 Thessalonians 4 . 13 , 1 Thessalonians 4 . 15
Reciprocal . Genesis 22 . 23 . Rebekah Genesis 24 . 28 . of Genesis 25 . 20 . when he Genesis 29 . 20 . for the love Genesis 31 . 33 . Leah's 2 Samuel 13 . 39 . comforted Psalm 35 . 14 . as one Proverbs 18 . 22 . findeth a wife Ephesians 5 . 25 . love Colossians 3 . 19 . love