Genesis 24:32 BSB — MannaFest

Genesis 24:32

So the man came to the house, and the camels were unloaded. Straw and feed were brought to the camels, and water to wash his feet and the feet of his companions.

BSB

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ASV

And the man came into the house, and he ungirded the camels; and he gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet and the feet of the men that were with him.

KJV

And the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men’s feet that were with him.

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Commentary

3 voices

Adam Clarke

1762–1832

Commentary on the Bible (1832)

Provender for the camels - These were the first objects of his care; for a good man is merciful to his beast. Water to wash his feet - Thus it thus appears that he had servants with him; and as the fatigues of the journey must have fallen as heavily upon them as upon himself, so we find no distinction made, but water is provided to wash their feet also.

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The Puritans and the Awakening2 voices

Matthew Henry

1662–1714

Commentary on the Whole Bible (1710)

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

1662–1714

Commentary on the Whole Bible (1710)

Both the house and stable were well furnished, and Abraham's servant was invited to the free use of both. Particular care was taken of the camels; for a good man regardeth the life of his beast, Prov. xii. If the ox knows his owner to serve him, the owner should know his ox to provide for him that which is fitting for him.

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Original language & word study

16 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
וַיָּבֹ֤א	vai.ya.Vo'	and he went	H935 →
הָאִישׁ֙	ha.'Ish	the man	H376 →
הַבַּ֔יְתָה	ha.Bay.tah	the house towards	H1004 →
וַיְפַתַּ֖ח	vay.fa.Tach	and he unharnessed	H6605 →
הַגְּמַלִּ֑ים	ha.ge.ma.Lim	the camels	H1581 →
וַיִּתֵּ֨ן	vai.yi.Ten	and he gave	H5414 →
תֶּ֤בֶן	Te.ven	straw	H8401 →
וּמִסְפּוֹא֙	u.mis.pO'	and fodder	H4554 →
לַגְּמַלִּ֔ים	la.ge.ma.Lim	to the camels	H1581 →
וּמַ֙יִם֙	u.Ma.yim	and water	H4325 →
לִרְחֹ֣ץ	lir.Chotz	to wash	H7364 →
רַגְלָ֔יו	rag.Lav	feet his	H7272 →
וְרַגְלֵ֥י	ve.rag.Lei	and [the] feet of	H7272 →
הָאֲנָשִׁ֖ים	ha.'a.na.Shim	the men	H582 →
אֲשֶׁ֥ר	'a.Sher	who	H834 →
אִתּֽוֹ׃	'i.To	[were] with him	H854 →

Rare words are the text's own signal of a deliberate thread: the fewer the occurrences, the more the places it appears belong together.

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Where the connections lead

Follow this verse’s cross-references two steps out. Each card is a verse this one points to, and beneath it the verses that one points to in turn. Where several different paths arrive at the same place, that place is listed first: the text keeps returning to it. Every stop shows its own words, and every stop is a page.

Through
Genesis 19:2
and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we…
leads to
- Genesis 18:4
  Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree.
  Reached by 3 independent paths from here.
Through
Genesis 18:4
Let a little water be brought, that you may wash your feet and rest yourselves under the tree.
leads to
- Luke 7:44
  And turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? When I entered your house, you did not give Me water for My feet, but she wet My feet with…
  Reached by 3 independent paths from here.
- Genesis 19:2
  and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we…
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
- Genesis 43:24
  And the steward took the men into Joseph’s house, gave them water to wash their feet, and provided food for their donkeys.
  Reached by 2 independent paths from here.
Through
1 Timothy 5:10
and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.
leads to
- 1 Timothy 6:18
  Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share,
- Titus 3:8
  This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable…
- Acts 9:36
  In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity.
- Titus 2:7
  In everything, show yourself to be an example by doing good works. In your teaching show integrity, dignity,

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Where the connections lead

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06About Genesis

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Where the connections lead

Commentary

Original language & word study

The walk

Related verses

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About Genesis