Genesis 24:21

Meanwhile, the man watched her silently to see whether or not the LORD had made his journey a success.

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KJV

And the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the Lord had made his journey prosperous or not.

ASV

And the man looked stedfastly on her, holding his peace, to know whether Jehovah had made his journey prosperous or not.

YLT

And the man, wondering at her, remaineth silent, to know whether Jehovah hath made his way prosperous or not.

DBT

And the man was astonished at her, remaining silent, to know whether Jehovah had made his journey prosperous or not.

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And the man wondering at her,....

John Gill· Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)reformed

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The man, wondering at her - And he was so lost in wonder and astonishment at her simplicity, innocence, and benevolence, that he permitted this delicate female to draw water for ten camels, without ever attempting to afford her any kind of assistance! I know not which to admire most, the benevolence and condescension of Rebekah, or the cold and apparently stupid indifference of the servant of Abraham. Surely they are both of an uncommon cast.

Adam Clarke· Commentary on the Bible, 1832evangelical

Her comely appearance, her affable manners, her obliging courtesy in going down the steps to fetch water not only to him but to pour it into the trough for his camels, afforded him the most agreeable surprise. She was the very person his imagination had pictured, and he proceeded to reward her civility.

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871reformed

Thus God swears his servants to their work, that, having sworn, they may perform it. Swearing being an ordinance, not peculiar to the church, but common to mankind, is to be performed by such signs as are the common usages of our country. God's angels are ministering spirits, sent forth, not only for the protection, but guidance of the heirs of promise, Heb. i, 14.

John Wesley· Explanatory Notes upon the Old Testament, 1765evangelical

But when he has the desired success, he worships God, not the angel. Whatever benefit we have by the ministration of angels, all the glory must be given to the Lord of the angels, Rev. xxii.

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

We have been wanting to ourselves, both in duty and in comfort, by neglecting to observe Providence. [3.] Upon enquiry he found, to his great satisfaction, that she was a near relation to his master, and that the family she was of was considerable, and able to give him entertainment,

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

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Psalms 107:43
Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.
Genesis 24:12
“O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.
2 Samuel 7:18–20
Then King David went in, sat before the LORD, and said, “Who am I, O Lord GOD, and what is my house, that You have brought me this far?
Luke 2:19
But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.
Luke 2:51
Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.
Psalms 116:1–7
I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice— my appeal for mercy.

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About this book

Eliezer and Rebekah at the Well — Gustave Doré, Doré's English Bible (1866) — public domain

Genesis — The book of beginnings. Creation, fall, flood, covenant, election, providence — eleven generational seams stitch one unbroken story from heaven-and-earth to a coffin in Egypt.

Canon: Old Testament
Author: Moses — by traditional attribution; the book is the first of the Pentateuch
Date: Composed c. 15th–13th century BC; draws on older patriarchal sources (the toledoth framework is internal)

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Luke 2:19
But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.
leads to
- Luke 2:51
  Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.
- Luke 1:66
  And all who heard this wondered in their hearts and asked, “What then will this child become?” For the Lord’s hand was with him.
Through
Luke 2:51
Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.
leads to
- Luke 2:19
  But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.
- Genesis 37:11
  And his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept in mind what he had said.
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
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Psalms 107:43
Let him who is wise pay heed to these things and consider the loving devotion of the LORD.
leads to
- Hosea 14:9
  Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in…
- Jeremiah 9:12
  Who is the man wise enough to understand this? To whom has the mouth of the LORD spoken, that he may explain it? Why is the land destroyed and scorched like a desert, so…
- Psalms 64:9
  Then all mankind will fear and proclaim the work of God; so they will ponder what He has done.
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Genesis 24:12
“O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.
leads to
- Genesis 24:27
  saying, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not withheld His kindness and faithfulness from my master. As for me, the LORD has led me on the journey to…

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