Genesis 24:34-49 - Exposition

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 and truly— literally, if ye are doing , i . e . are ready or willing to extend kindness and truth (cf. Genesis 24:27 )— with (or, to) my master, tell me: and if not, toll me; that I may turn (literally, and I will turn ) to the right hand, or to the left —in further prosecution of my mission, to seek in some other family a bride for my master's son.