Genesis 24:10-14 NLT,NIV,ESV

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:1-67

ISAAC ’S MARRIAGE , ABRAHAM ’S DEATH In Abraham’s time, communications between families separated by long distances were few and far between. But he seems to have gotten news from his brother’s home sometime after the birth of Isaac, as recorded at the close of chapter 22, linking that chapter to the one we are now considering. SELECTING THE BRIDE (Genesis 24:1-52 ) Notice the preparation made by Abraham for Isaac’s marriage (Genesis 24:1-9 ), the oath he administers to his servant, the... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Genesis 24:1-67

Rebekah: Domestic Life Gen 24:66 Instead of looking at the beautiful chapter before us as showing only how a wife was chosen for Isaac, look at it as a story full of family interest, and bright with many points of general human feeling. Of course the choice of a wife for Isaac is the one great fact in the chapter; but, without making its importance secondary, we may gather lessons about common household life which will touch a very large circle of sympathy and action. The first figure is very... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Genesis 24:8-10

And if the woman will not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again. And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning that matter. And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor. Nahor was the same place as Haran. read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Genesis 24:11

And he made his camels to kneel down without the city by a well of water at the time of the evening, even the time that women go out to draw water. Kneeling is a method of giving rest to camels. read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Genesis 24:12

And he said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham. Observe the piety of the servant. Reader! set this down as a sure maxim: the soul which begins in prayer, will find cause to end in praise. read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Genesis 24:13-15

Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water: And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master. And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:14

By this. He chose a mark which would manifest the kindness and humility of the maid, who would be a fit match for the pious Isaac. This was no vain observation. God heard his fervent prayer. (St. Chrysostom) (Calmet) --- It is sometimes lawful to ask a sign or miracle of God, (Acts i. 24; iv. 30; 1 Kings xiv, &c.,) but we must carefully avoid whatever the Church disapproves. (St. Augustine de Gen. ii. 17; xii. 22.) (Worthington) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 24:10-28

10-28 Abraham's servant devoutly acknowledged God. We have leave to be particular in recommending our affairs to the care of Divine providence. He proposes a sign, not that he intended to proceed no further, if not gratified in it; but it is a prayer that God would provide a good wife for his young master; and that was a good prayer. She should be simple, industrious, humble, cheerful, serviceable, and hospitable. Whatever may be the fashion, common sense, as well as piety, tells us, these are... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Genesis 24:7-34

Gen_24:7 Gen_25:34 . The opening verses of our chapter show us that Abraham remained true to the call of God, that had originally reached him; and that, not only for himself but for his children and household after him; thus justifying the Lord's estimate of him, as expressed in Gen_18:19 . Verse Gen_24:7 supplements this by showing the full confidence he had that the Lord would support this faithful adherence to His word. Twice in these verses does he speak of the Lord God of heaven. Heaven... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Genesis 24:10-14

The arrival at Haran and the prayer at the well v. 10. And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand. And he arose and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor. As Abraham's chief steward, Eliezer had charge of all his master's goods; therefore, in order to represent him worthily, he not only started out with a caravan of some size, but he also took along various valuables in the form of costly presents for the... read more

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:1-67

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Genesis 24:1-67

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Genesis 24:8-10

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Genesis 24:11

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Genesis 24:12

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Genesis 24:13-15

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:14

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 24:10-28

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Genesis 24:7-34

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Genesis 24:10-14

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