John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:58
And they called Rebekah ,.... Or ordered her to be called by one of the servants: and said unto her, wilt thou go with this man ? that is, directly; the question was not about her marriage of Isaac, that was agreed upon, and she had doubtless given her consent, and which she tacitly did by accepting of the presents, but about taking the journey immediately: and she said, I will go ; the note of Jarchi is,"of myself, and even if you are not willing,'which seems to make her answer... read more
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