Genesis 24:54 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 24:54-61

Rebekah is here taking leave of her father's house; and 1. Abraham's servant presses for a dismission. Though he and his company were very welcome, and very cheerful there, yet he said, Send me away (Gen. 24:54), and again, Gen. 24:56. He knew his master would expect him home with some impatience; he had business to do at home which wanted him, and therefore, as one that preferred his work before his pleasure, he was for hastening home. Note, Lingering and loitering no way become a wise and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:54

And they did eat and drink, he, and the men that were with him ,.... Every thing being settled with respect to the affair he came about, he then sat down at table, and ate of the provisions set before him; he and the men that came along with him; and refreshed themselves: and tarried all night ; lodged there all night: and they rose up in the morning ; the servant and his men: and he said, send me away to my master ; either to Abraham, who was waiting to hear what success his... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 24:54

And they did eat and drink - When Eliezer had got a favorable answer, then he and his servants sat down to meat; this he had refused to do till he had told his message, Genesis 24:33 . read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 24:54

Verse 54 54.And they rose up in the morning. On this point Moses insists the more particularly; partly, for the purpose of commending the faithful industry of the servant in fulfilling his master’s commands; partly, for that of teaching, that his mind was inflamed by the Spirit of God, for he is so ardent as to allow no truce to others, and no relaxation to himself. Thus, although he conducted himself as became an honest and prudent servant, it is still not to be doubted that the Lord impelled... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:1-67

The unfolding of the Divine purpose. I. THE EXPANDED BLESSING . The first line of the web of sacred history stretches itself out to Mesopotamia. The aged patriarch, blessed of Jehovah in all things, is fading from our sight. We must look on a new generation and see the blessing expanded. II. THE DIVINE GUIDANCE . The angel shall be sent before Isaac, and he will overrule the events and wills which seem to stand in the way. The marriage of Isaac was a matter of most solemn... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:29-60

A bride for the heir.-3. Eliezer and Laban, or proposals for the bride. I. THE HOSPITABLE BROTHER . 1. The eager invitation . "Come in, thou blessed of the Lord!" 2. The kindly reception . II. THE AGED WOOER . 1. Impatient . The nature of his mission urged him to dispatch, as knowing well that his master was old, that Isaac was needful of a bride, that coy maidens are soonest caught by fervent suitors, and that successful wooing brooks no delay. 2. ... 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

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 24:1-67

- The Marriage of Isaac26. קרד qādad, “bow the head.” השׁתחוה shâchâh, “bow the body.”29. לבן lābān, “Laban, white.”In this circumstantial account of the marriage of Isaac, we have a beautiful picture of ancient manners in the East, the living original of which the present customs of that cradle of mankind are a striking copy.Genesis 24:1-9Abraham binds the chief servant of his house to seek a wife for his son Isaac among his kindred. The first movement in this matrimonial arrangement is... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:1-67

A wife for Isaac (24:1-67)Since Isaac would succeed Abraham as heir to the land of Canaan and ancestor of the promised nation, Abraham required two things concerning him. First, he was not to leave Canaan; second, he was not to marry one of the Canaanites, as they were under God’s judgment. Abraham therefore sent his chief servant (possibly Eliezer; see 15:2) on a long journey to Paddan-aram in north-western Mesopotamia to find a wife for Isaac among Abraham’s relatives there (24:1-9).The... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 24:50-58

VI. The Servant Enriches the Bride's Family"Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from Jehovah: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good. Behold, Rebekah is before thee, take her, and go, and let her be thy master's son's wife, as Jehovah hath spoken. And it came to pass, that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he bowed himself down to the earth unto Jehovah. And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah:... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 24:54-61

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:54

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 24:54

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 24:54

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:1-67

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:29-60

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 24:53-54

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 24:1-67

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:1-67

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 24:50-58

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