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Genesis 24:33

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 24:33

Verse 33 of 67

Scripture focus

And there was set [meat] before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.

Genesis 24:33 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 24:33

Theological / Devotional

I will not eat. Oriental politeness would normally postpone the transaction of business until after the meal (see Homer Odyssey, iii. 69). Eliezer, however, felt his errand to be so pressing that he could not pause even to eat so long as the matter continued to weigh upon his heart and its outcome remained uncertain. His diligence, here manifested, testifies to the fact that Abraham’s trust in him was fully justified.

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