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genesis 24:50-59

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Genesis 24:50-59

King James Version (KJV)

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50. Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, The thing proceedeth from the LORD: we cannot speak unto thee bad or good. 51. Behold, Rebekah [is] before thee, take [her], and go, and let her be thy master’s son’s wife, as the LORD hath spoken. 52. And it came to pass, that, when Abraham’s servant heard their words, he worshipped the LORD, [bowing himself] to the earth. 53. And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave [them] to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things. 54. And they did eat and drink, he and the men that [were] with him, and tarried all night; and they rose up in the morning, and he said, Send me away unto my master. 55. And her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us [a few] days, at the least ten; after that she shall go. 56. And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master. 57. And they said, We will call the damsel, and inquire at her mouth. 58. And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go. 59. And they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham’s servant, and his men.

Genesis 24:50-59 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 24:50

Theological / Devotional

Proceedeth from the Lord. In harmony with normal Oriental custom, Laban and Bethuel must approve of Rebekah’s proposed marriage to Isaac. Since the Lord had already decided the matter, however, they had no alternative but to concur. So far as they were concerned, Jehovah’s decision was not subject to further debate on their part, and Eliezer was free to take Rebekah to Canaan.

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