Genesis 24

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:32

And the man came into the house: and he ( i . e . Laban) ungirded his (literally, the) camels, and gave straw —cut up by threshing for fodder (cf. Job 21:18 ; Isaiah 11:7 ; Isaiah 65:25 )— and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet (cf. Genesis 18:4 ; Genesis 19:2 ), and the men's feet that were with him —the first intimation that any one accompanied the messenger, though that assistants were necessary is obvious from the narrative. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:33

And there was set —appositus est (Vulgate); i . e . if the first word be taken, as in the Keri, as the hophal of שׂוּם ; but if the Kethib be preferred, then וַיַּישֶׂם is the fur. Kal of יָשַׂם , signifying, "and he set;" παρέθηκεν ( LXX .)—meat before him to eat (the crowning act of an Oriental reception): but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. Oriental politeness deferred the interrogation of a guest till after he had supped ('Odyss.' 3.69);... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:34-49

Availing himself of the privilege thus accorded, the faithful ambassador recounted the story of his master's prosperity, and of the birth of Isaac when Sarah his mother was old (literally, after her old age); of the oath which he had taken to seek a wife for his master's son among his master's kindred, and of the singularly providential manner in which he had been led to the discovery of the chosen bride. Then with solemn earnestness he asked for a decision. And now if ye will deal kindly... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:50-52

Then Laban and Bethuel ( vide on Genesis 24:29 ) answered and said, The thing proceedeth from the Lord : —Jehovah ( vide on Genesis 24:31 )— we cannot speak unto thee bad or good — i . e . they could not demur to a proposal so clearly indicated by Divine providence; a proof of the underlying piety of those descendants of Nahor. Behold, Rebekah is before thee, take her, and go, —that the consent of the maiden is not asked was not owing to the fact that, according to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:53-54

And the servant brought forth jewels —literally, vessels (σκεύη, LXX .), the idea being that of things finished or completed; from כָּלָה , to finish (cf. Genesis 31:37 ; Genesis 45:20 )— of silver, and jewels (or vessels) of gold, and raiment ,—covering garments, e.g. the outer robes of Orientals ( Genesis 20:11 , Genesis 20:12 , Genesis 20:13 , Genesis 20:15 ; Genesis 41:42 ); especially precious ones ( 1 Kings 22:10 )— and gave them to Rebekah —as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:55

And her brother and her mother —Laban as usual ( Genesis 24:50 ) having the first place; probably because of the prominence which from this time he assumes in the theocratic history— said, Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at least ten. Literally, days , at least (Vulgate, sagtem ); as it were ( LXX ; &c.;); perhaps (Murphy); or (Furst, Ewald, Kalisoh); if she wish, with the idea of choice. (Gesenius); a ten or decade of days; the עָשׂוֹר being used as a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:56-60

Still urging his suit for permission to depart, Laban and the mother of Rebekah proposed that the maiden should be left to decide a matter so important for her by her own inclinations. When consulted she expressed her readiness at once to accompany the venerable messenger to his distant home; and accordingly, without more delay, she was dismissed from her mother's tent, attended by a faithful nurse ( Genesis 35:8 ) and enriched by the blessing of her pious relatives, who said unto her, Thou... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:61

And Rebekah arose , and her damsels, —probably a company, at least two, though Laban afterwards only gave each of his daughters one ( Genesis 29:24 , Genesis 29:29 )— and they rode upon camels (most likely those which Abraham's servant had brought), and followed the man (not in fear, but in hope): and the servant took (in the sense of undertook the charge of) Rebekah (who, in his eyes, would now he invested with additional charms, as his young master's intended bride), and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:61-67

A bride for the heir.-4. Rebekah and Isaac, or the wedding of the bride. I. THE PENSIVE BRIDEGROOM . 1. Mourning for his mother . Isaac's meditation clearly includes this. Good mothers, when they die, should be deeply and affectionately sorrowed for by grateful and loving sons. A son who loves his mother living forgets not to lament her dead. The best testimonial of filial piety is to know that a son tenderly regards his mother while she lives, and cherishes her memory when... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:62

And (when the bridal train was nearing home) Isaac came from the way of the well Lahai-roi ;—Hagar's well ( Genesis 16:7 , Genesis 16:14 )— for he dwelt in the south country —on the Negeb ( vide Genesis 12:9 ). Abraham may by this time have removed from Hebron; or, if Hebron be included in the south country, Isaac may have been only on a visit to Hagar's well (Lange). read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:32

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:33

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:34-49

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:50-52

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:53-54

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:55

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:56-60

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:61

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:61-67

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:62

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