Genesis 24:18
Genesis 24:18 in Multiple Translations
“Drink, my lord,” she replied, and she quickly lowered her jar to her hands and gave him a drink.
And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.
And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.
And she said, Take a drink, my lord: and quickly letting down her vessel onto her hand, she gave him a drink.
“Please drink, my lord,” she replied. She quickly lifted the jar down from her shoulder and held it for him to drink.
And she said, Drinke sir: and she hasted, and let downe her pitcher vpon her hand and gaue him drinke.
and she saith, 'Drink, my lord;' and she hasteth, and letteth down her pitcher upon her hand, and giveth him drink.
She said, “Drink, my lord.” She hurried, and let down her pitcher on her hand, and gave him a drink.
And she said, Drink, my lord. And she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.
And she answered: Drink, my lord. And quickly she let down the pitcher upon her arm, and gave him drink.
She replied, “Drink some, sir!” She lowered her jar from her shoulder to her hands and gave him a drink.
Rebekah said, “Yes, please have a drink, sir.” Straight away, she took the jar off her shoulder. Then she held the jar in her hands and gave Abraham’s worker a drink.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 24:18
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Genesis 24:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תֹּ֖אמֶר
שְׁתֵ֣ה
אֲדֹנִ֑/י
וַ/תְּמַהֵ֗ר
וַ/תֹּ֧רֶד
כַּדָּ֛/הּ
עַל
יָדָ֖/הּ
וַ/תַּשְׁקֵֽ/הוּ
וַ/תֹּ֖אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
שְׁתֵ֣ה
shâthâh
H8354
to drink
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
אֲדֹנִ֑/י
ʼâdôwn
H113
lord
N-ms | Suff
וַ/תְּמַהֵ֗ר
mâhar
H4116
to hasten
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs
וַ/תֹּ֧רֶד
yârad
H3381
to go down
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3fs
כַּדָּ֛/הּ
kad
H3537
jar
N-fs | Suff
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
יָדָ֖/הּ
yâd
H3027
hand
N-cs | Suff
וַ/תַּשְׁקֵֽ/הוּ
shâqâh
H8248
to water
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 24:18
וַ/תֹּ֖אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
שְׁתֵ֣ה
shâthâh
H8354
"to drink"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to drink, and it's used in many ways, like drinking from a cup or feasting. It's also used to describe being drunk or taking part in a big celebration. We see it in stories like the Last Supper in Matthew 26:27.
Definition: 1) to drink 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to drink 1a1a) of drinking cup of God's wrath, of slaughter, of wicked deeds (fig) 1a2) to feast 1b) (Niphal) to be drunk Aramaic equivalent: she.tah (שְׁתָה "to drink" H8355)
Usage: Occurs in 193 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] assuredly, banquet, [idiom] certainly, drink(-er, -ing), drunk ([idiom] -ard), surely. (Prop. intensive of H8248 (שָׁקָה).) See also: Genesis 9:21; 2 Kings 19:24; Psalms 50:13.
אֲדֹנִ֑/י
ʼâdôwn
H113
"lord"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word ʼâdôwn refers to a lord or master, and can be used to describe human leaders or God. It emphasizes the person's power and control over others or things, and is often translated as lord or master.
Definition: 1) firm, strong, lord, master 1a) lord, master 1a1) reference to men 1a1a) superintendent of household, of affairs 1a1b) master 1a1c) king 1a2) reference to God 1a2a) the Lord God 1a2b) Lord of the whole earth 1b) lords, kings 1b1) reference to men 1b1a) proprietor of hill of Samaria 1b1b) master 1b1c) husband 1b1d) prophet 1b1e) governor 1b1f) prince 1b1g) king 1b2) reference to God 1b2a) Lord of lords (probably = "thy husband, Yahweh") 1c) my lord, my master 1c1) reference to men 1c1a) master 1c1b) husband 1c1c) prophet 1c1d) prince 1c1e) king 1c1f) father 1c1g) Moses 1c1h) priest 1c1i) theophanic angel 1c1j) captain 1c1k) general recognition of superiority 1c2) reference to God 1c2a) my Lord, my Lord and my God 1c2b) Adonai (parallel with Yahweh)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: lord, master, owner. Compare also names beginning with 'Adoni-'. See also: Genesis 18:3; 1 Samuel 25:30; 2 Kings 6:5.
וַ/תְּמַהֵ֗ר
mâhar
H4116
"to hasten"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs
This word means to hurry or do something quickly, like when someone is in a rush. It can also mean to buy something by paying a price. The Bible uses it in Genesis.
Definition: 1)(Qal) to hasten 1a) (Niphal) to be hurried, be anxious 1a) hasty, precipitate, impetuous 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to hasten, make haste 1b2) hasten (used as adverb with another verb) 1b3) to hasten, prepare quickly, do quickly, bring quickly
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: be carried headlong, fearful, (cause to make, in, make) haste(-n, -ily), (be) hasty, (fetch, make ready) [idiom] quickly, rash, [idiom] shortly, (be so) [idiom] soon, make speed, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] straightway, [idiom] suddenly, swift. See also: Genesis 18:6; 1 Samuel 28:24; Psalms 16:4.
וַ/תֹּ֧רֶד
yârad
H3381
"to go down"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3fs
To go down or descend, like going to a lower place or falling. It appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing people and things moving downwards.
Definition: 1) to go down, descend, decline, march down, sink down 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come down 1a2) to sink 1a3) to be prostrated 1a4) to come down (of revelation) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to bring down 1b2) to send down 1b3) to take down 1b4) to lay prostrate 1b5) to let down 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be brought down 1c2) to be taken down
Usage: Occurs in 345 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, bring down, carry down, cast down, (cause to) come(-ing) down, fall (down), get down, go(-ing) down(-ward), hang down, [idiom] indeed, let down, light (down), put down (off), (cause to, let) run down, sink, subdue, take down. See also: Genesis 11:5; Judges 3:28; 2 Kings 1:15.
כַּדָּ֛/הּ
kad
H3537
"jar"
N-fs | Suff
A jar is a container made of clay, used for storing liquids or foods. In Mark 14:13, Jesus sends His disciples to find a man carrying a jar of water. This word is also used in Luke 22:10 to describe a container for water.
Definition: jar, large jar (portable)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: barrel, pitcher. See also: Genesis 24:14; Genesis 24:46; Ecclesiastes 12:6.
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.
יָדָ֖/הּ
yâd
H3027
"hand"
N-cs | Suff
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
וַ/תַּשְׁקֵֽ/הוּ
shâqâh
H8248
"to water"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3fs | Suff
This verb means to give water or a drink to someone or something, often used in stories like Genesis and Exodus. It describes providing sustenance and care, like God giving water to the Israelites in the desert.
Definition: : watering(ANIMALS/PLANTS) 1) to give to drink, irrigate, drink, water, cause to drink water 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to water, irrigate 1a2) to water, give drink to 1b) (Pual) to be watered 1c) (Niphal) variant
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: cause to (give, give to, let, make to) drink, drown, moisten, water. See H7937 (שָׁכַר), H8354 (שָׁתָה). See also: Genesis 2:6; 1 Chronicles 11:17; Psalms 36:9.
Study Notes — Genesis 24:18
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Context — Rebekah Is Chosen
16Now the girl was very beautiful, a virgin who had not had relations with any man. She went down to the spring, filled her jar, and came up again.
17So the servant ran to meet her and said, “Please let me have a little water from your jar.”
18“Drink, my lord,” she replied, and she quickly lowered her jar to her hands and gave him a drink.
19After she had given him a drink, she said, “I will also draw water for your camels, until they have had enough to drink.” 20And she quickly emptied her jar into the trough and ran back to the well to draw water, until she had drawn water for all his camels.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Proverbs 31:26 | She opens her mouth with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. |
| 2 | 1 Peter 3:8 | Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. |
| 3 | Genesis 24:14 | Now 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.” |
| 4 | 1 Peter 4:8–9 | Above all, love one another deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without complaining. |
Genesis 24:18 Summary
In Genesis 24:18, Rebekah shows kindness and respect by offering the servant a drink from her jar. This simple act of service demonstrates her generous and willing heart, which is an important quality for anyone, especially for a future wife and mother, as seen in Proverbs 31:10-31. By responding quickly and helpfully to the servant's request, Rebekah reveals her thoughtful and diligent nature, which will serve her well in her relationships and responsibilities, as noted in Ephesians 5:22-24 and 1 Timothy 5:10. As we reflect on this verse, we can consider how we can show similar kindness, respect, and willingness to serve others in our own lives, as encouraged in Galatians 5:13 and Hebrews 13:2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn from the way Rebekah responds to the servant's request for water in Genesis 24:18?
Rebekah's willingness to serve and provide for the servant's needs, as seen in Genesis 24:18, demonstrates her kind and generous heart, which is a desirable trait in a future wife for Isaac, as noted in Genesis 24:12-14 and Proverbs 31:10-31.
Why does Rebekah address the servant as 'my lord' in Genesis 24:18?
Rebekah addresses the servant as 'my lord' as a sign of respect, recognizing his position and authority, even though she does not yet know his specific identity or purpose, as seen in Genesis 24:18 and similar to the way Abraham's servant speaks of his master in Genesis 24:12.
How does Rebekah's action in Genesis 24:18 relate to her character and future role as Isaac's wife?
Rebekah's action in Genesis 24:18 shows her willingness to serve and care for others, which will be essential in her future role as Isaac's wife and as a mother in the family, as seen in Genesis 24:67 and Ephesians 5:22-24.
What does Rebekah's quick response to the servant's request reveal about her personality?
Rebekah's quick response, as seen in Genesis 24:18, reveals her attentive, helpful, and diligent nature, which are all positive qualities that will serve her well in her relationships and responsibilities, as noted in Proverbs 31:13 and 1 Timothy 5:10.
Reflection Questions
- How can I demonstrate a similar willingness to serve and care for others, as Rebekah does in Genesis 24:18, in my own life and relationships?
- What are some ways I can show respect and kindness to those around me, even if I do not know their specific position or purpose, as Rebekah does in Genesis 24:18?
- How can I cultivate a generous and helpful heart, like Rebekah's, in my daily interactions and responsibilities, as seen in Genesis 24:18 and other scriptures like Matthew 20:26-28?
- In what ways can I apply the principles of respect, kindness, and service, as demonstrated by Rebekah in Genesis 24:18, to my own life and witness, as encouraged in Colossians 3:12-14 and 1 Peter 4:8-11?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 24:18
And she said, drink, my lord,.... Signifying at once that he was welcome to drink what he would, giving him a very honourable title, observing that he had a pretty large retinue with him of men and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 24:18
And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 24:18
She said, Drink, my lord; for his retinue showed him to be a person of more than ordinary quality.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 24:18
Genesis 24:18 And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink. Ver. 18, 19.
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The Alphabetical Scriptures; or the Divine Acrostics by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches about the divine design and inspiration of Scripture, highlighting the intricate structure of the Alphabetical Scriptures, such as the Divine Acrostics, which po |