Genesis 24:13
Genesis 24:13 in Multiple Translations
Here I am, standing beside the spring, and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water.
Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:
Behold, I am standing by the fountain of water; and the daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water:
See, I am waiting here by the water-spring; and the daughters of the town are coming out to get water:
Look, I'm standing here beside this spring, and the young women of the town are coming to get water.
Lo, I stand by the well of water, whiles the mens daughters of this citie come out to drawe water.
lo, I am standing by the fountain of water, and daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water;
Behold, I am standing by the spring of water. The daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water.
Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:
Behold I stand nigh the spring of water, and the daughters of the inhabitants of this city will come out to draw water.
Listen to me. I am standing near a well of water, and the young women of the city are coming to get water.
Look, I am standing next to this water-hole, and the young women that live in the town are coming out to get water.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 24:13
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Genesis 24:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הִנֵּ֛ה
אָנֹכִ֥י
נִצָּ֖ב
עַל
עֵ֣ין
הַ/מָּ֑יִם
וּ/בְנוֹת֙
אַנְשֵׁ֣י
הָ/עִ֔יר
יֹצְאֹ֖ת
לִ/שְׁאֹ֥ב
מָֽיִם
הִנֵּ֛ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Part
אָנֹכִ֥י
ʼânôkîy
H595
I
Pron
נִצָּ֖ב
nâtsab
H5324
to stand
V-Niphal
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
עֵ֣ין
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cs
הַ/מָּ֑יִם
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
Art | N-mp
וּ/בְנוֹת֙
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Conj | N-fp
אַנְשֵׁ֣י
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-mp
הָ/עִ֔יר
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
Art | N-fs
יֹצְאֹ֖ת
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Qal
לִ/שְׁאֹ֥ב
shâʼab
H7579
to draw
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
מָֽיִם
mayim
H4325
Water (Gate)
N-mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 24:13
הִנֵּ֛ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
אָנֹכִ֥י
ʼânôkîy
H595
"I"
Pron
This simple Hebrew word just means 'I', referring to the speaker, like in Genesis 27 where Esau says 'I' when talking to his father Isaac.
Definition: I (first pers. sing.) Another spelling of a.ni (אֲנִי, אָֽנֹכִ֫י "I" H0589)
Usage: Occurs in 335 OT verses. KJV: I, me, [idiom] which. See also: Genesis 3:10; Deuteronomy 11:26; 2 Samuel 3:39.
נִצָּ֖ב
nâtsab
H5324
"to stand"
V-Niphal
To stand or station oneself, either physically or as an appointed official. This word is used in various contexts, including setting up a monument or establishing a leader. It can also mean to stand firm or be established in a position.
Definition: 1) to stand, take one's stand, stand upright, be set (over), establish 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to station oneself, take one's stand 1a2) to stand, be stationed 1a3) to stand, take an upright position 1a4) to be stationed, be appointed 1a5) deputy, prefect, appointed, deputed (subst) 1a6) to stand firm 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to set up, erect 1b3) to cause to stand erect 1b4) to fix, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be fixed, be determined, be stationary
Usage: Occurs in 75 OT verses. KJV: appointed, deputy, erect, establish, [idiom] Huzzah (by mistake for a proper name), lay, officer, pillar, present, rear up, set (over, up), settle, sharpen, establish, (make to) stand(-ing, still, up, upright), best state. See also: Genesis 18:2; 1 Samuel 15:12; Psalms 39:6.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
עֵ֣ין
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cs
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
הַ/מָּ֑יִם
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
Art | N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
וּ/בְנוֹת֙
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Conj | N-fp
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
אַנְשֵׁ֣י
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
הָ/עִ֔יר
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
Art | N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
יֹצְאֹ֖ת
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Qal
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
לִ/שְׁאֹ֥ב
shâʼab
H7579
"to draw"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
To draw water from a well is what this Hebrew word means, and it is often used to describe the daily task of women in the Bible. In the book of Genesis, it describes the women of the town gathering at the well to draw water and socialize.
Definition: 1) to draw (water) 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to draw (water) 1a2) water-drawing women (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: (woman to) draw(-er, water). See also: Genesis 24:11; Joshua 9:23; Isaiah 12:3.
מָֽיִם
mayim
H4325
"Water (Gate)"
N-mp
This word means water, referring to a liquid or a source of refreshment. It appears in the Bible as a literal and figurative term, including references to wasting or urine. The word is used in various contexts, such as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: This name means water, refreshment
Usage: Occurs in 525 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] piss, wasting, water(-ing, (-course, -flood, -spring)). See also: Genesis 1:2; Leviticus 14:9; Joshua 18:15.
Study Notes — Genesis 24:13
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- Genesis 24:13 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 24:13
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 24:13
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 24:13
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 24:13
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 24:13
- Sermons on Genesis 24:13
Context — A Wife for Isaac
11As evening approached, he made the camels kneel down near the well outside the town at the time when the women went out to draw water.
12“O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.
13Here I am, standing beside the spring, and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water.
14Now may it happen that the girl to whom I say, ‘Please let down your jar that I may drink,’ and who responds, ‘Drink, and I will water your camels as well’—let her be the one You have appointed for Your servant Isaac. By this I will know that You have shown kindness to my master.” 15Before the servant had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her jar on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, the wife of Abraham’s brother Nahor.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 24:43 | Here I am, standing beside this spring. Now if a maiden comes out to draw water and I say to her, ‘Please let me drink a little water from your jar,’ |
| 2 | Psalms 37:5 | Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it. |
| 3 | Exodus 2:16 | Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came to draw water and fill the troughs to water their father’s flock. |
| 4 | Genesis 29:9–10 | While he was still speaking with them, Rachel arrived with her father’s sheep, for she was a shepherdess. As soon as Jacob saw Rachel, the daughter of his mother’s brother Laban, with Laban’s sheep, he went up and rolled the stone away from the mouth of the well and watered his uncle’s sheep. |
| 5 | Proverbs 3:6 | in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. |
| 6 | Judges 5:11 | the voices of the singers at the watering places. There they shall recount the righteous acts of the LORD, the righteous deeds of His villagers in Israel. Then the people of the LORD went down to the gates: |
| 7 | Genesis 24:11 | As evening approached, he made the camels kneel down near the well outside the town at the time when the women went out to draw water. |
| 8 | John 4:7 | When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 9:11 | And as they were climbing the hill to the city, they met some young women coming out to draw water and asked, “Is the seer here?” |
Genesis 24:13 Summary
Genesis 24:13 shows us a servant waiting by a spring, where the local girls come to draw water, and he is trusting God to bring the right girl to be Isaac's wife, as seen in Genesis 24:12. This verse teaches us to trust God's plan and wait on His timing, just like the servant, and to have faith that He will provide what is best for us, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11. The servant's trust in God is an example to us, and we can apply this lesson to our own lives by trusting in God's sovereignty and providence, as seen in Psalm 23:1-4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the spring in Genesis 24:13?
The spring in Genesis 24:13 is a gathering place for the daughters of the townspeople, where they come to draw water, and it serves as a setting for the servant's encounter with Rebekah, as seen in Genesis 24:15, and ultimately, it is a location where God orchestrates the meeting between Isaac and his future wife, as promised in Genesis 24:7.
Why does the servant pray for a specific sign in Genesis 24:13-14?
The servant prays for a specific sign, such as a girl offering to water his camels, as a way to discern God's will and ensure that he finds the right wife for Isaac, demonstrating his trust in God's sovereignty, as expressed in Genesis 24:12, and his desire to follow God's plan, as seen in Genesis 24:7.
What can we learn from the servant's patience and trust in Genesis 24:13?
The servant's patience and trust in Genesis 24:13 teach us the importance of waiting on God's timing and trusting in His providence, as seen in Psalm 37:7, and Psalm 27:14, which encourages us to wait on the Lord and trust in His goodness.
How does Genesis 24:13 relate to the broader story of Abraham's faith?
Genesis 24:13 is part of the larger narrative of Abraham's faith, as seen in Genesis 12:1-3, and Genesis 15:1-6, where God promises to make Abraham's descendants as numerous as the stars, and the servant's actions in Genesis 24:13 demonstrate his trust in God's promise to Abraham, as expressed in Genesis 24:7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can trust God's sovereignty in my life, just like the servant in Genesis 24:13?
- How can I cultivate patience and trust in God's timing, especially when faced with uncertainty or challenging circumstances?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust God's providence, and how can I apply the lessons from Genesis 24:13 to those situations?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my trust in God's plan, just like the servant in Genesis 24:13, and what are some potential outcomes of doing so?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 24:13
Behold, I stand [here] by the well of water,.... Wishing, hoping, and expecting that something would turn out that would direct and instruct what further to do, and that would lead on to the business
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 24:13
Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water: No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 24:13
Genesis 24:13 Behold, I stand [here] by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:Ver. 13. And the daughters, &c.] So did Rachel, and those in Deborah’ s song, that rehearsed the acts of the Lord at the places of drawing water; and Jethro’ s daughters, though he were prince of Median. Oh, the simplicity and plainness of those times! They that plead Rebekah’ s ornaments for their garish attire, would be loath to take her office - to be at the pains that she was.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 24:13
(12-14) O Lord God . . . —Heb., Jehovah, God of my lord Abraham. The word translated “master” throughout this chapter is ‘donai, the ordinary word for lord, and it is so rendered in Genesis 24:18. As a circumcised member of Abraham’s household, the servant prays to Jehovah, Abraham’s God; and though in Genesis 24:5 he had suggested a difficulty, apparently it was from no want of faith, but that he might know whether under any circumstances Isaac might return to Aram-Naharaim. He now leaves the success of his mission to Jehovah; and while he would use his own discernment in selecting from the troop of advancing maidens one whose countenance gave promise of goodness of heart, the fulfilment of the appointed signal which was to mark God’s approval would also show that she was no churlish woman, but one active, generous, and kind. Send me good speed this day.—Heb., cause it to meet me this day.I stand.—This word here, and in Genesis 24:43, is not the same as that used in Genesis 24:30, but one that means I post myself, or I take my station.Thereby.—Rather, by her: by her giving the appointed sign I shall know that thou hast showed kindness to my lord. The damsel.—This word (Heb., Na’ar) is of the common gender in the Pentateuch, except in Deuteronomy 22:19, where it has the feminine termination. It is used of Abraham’s young men in Genesis 14:24; Genesis 18:7, &c., but no less than twenty-two times of women. In the rest of the Bible the gender is always marked, and even here it is read in the feminine in the Jewish synagogues. We have herein another of the many linguistic proofs of the extreme antiquity of the Pentateuch, and it is the more interesting because found in a Jehovistic section. The same word is used again in Genesis 24:16; Genesis 24:28.
(See Note on Genesis 43:8.)
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 24:13
13. the fountain of water] Two words are used in this passage which require to be distinguished: (1) “the fountain,” or “spring” (‘ayin), the water of which rises from the ground, or out of the rock; and (2) “the well” (be’κr), as in Genesis 24:11; Genesis 24:20, the tank or cistern, protected with stones, and provided with steps leading down to the actual “fountain” or “spring”; cf. 16. The “well” is the LXX φρέαρ, Lat. puteus: the “fountain” is the LXX πηγή, Lat. fons, cf. Genesis 16:7.
Sermons on Genesis 24:13
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Knowing God's Will by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a young man who became paralyzed and was abandoned by his wife. Despite his anger and despair, the man turned to God and prayed fo |
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Receiving the Holy Spirit by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker, Pastor Dave, shares a story about a farmer who toiled his whole life on a rocky piece of land, only to die in poverty and discouragement. However, afte |
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A Time to Do Nothng but Trust by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Jonathan and the Israelites facing a massive army of Philistines. The Israelites were greatly outnumbered and lacked weapons, lea |
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"His Plan for Me" by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon reflects on the poem 'His Plan for Me' and delves into the concept of surrendering to God's will. It explores the idea of standing before Christ at the judgment seat an |
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The Consequences of Not Trusting God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher addresses the issue of trust and faith in difficult times. He emphasizes that despite all the teachings and preaching about faith, this generation is o |
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Choices for Life - Tim Wiesner Talks With Jim Cymbala - Part 2 by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, Pastor Jim Symbola of the Brooklyn Tabernacle emphasizes the importance of preaching the gospel in a time when people are realizing the uncertainty of tomorrow. He |
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It Comes Down to Faith (1 of 4) by Paul Washer | Paul Washer emphasizes the profound journey of faith, illustrating how true faith evolves from seeking blessings and feelings to a deep relationship with God Himself. He contrasts |