Genesis 24:20
Genesis 24:20 in Multiple Translations
And 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.
And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw water, and drew for all his camels.
And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw, and drew for all his camels.
And after putting the water from her vessel into the animals' drinking-place, she went quickly back to the spring and got water for all the camels.
She quickly emptied her jar into the trough and ran back to the spring to get more water. She brought enough for all his camels.
And she powred out her pitcher into the trough speedily; and ranne againe vnto the well to drawe water, and she drewe for all his camels.
and she hasteth, and emptieth her pitcher into the drinking-trough, and runneth again unto the well to draw, and draweth for all his camels.
She hurried, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again to the well to draw, and drew for all his camels.
And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again to the well to draw water, and drew for all his camels.
And pouring out the pitcher into the troughs, she ran back to the well to draw water: and having drawn she gave to all the camels.
She quickly emptied the water in her jar into the trough for giving water to animals, and then ran back to the well, and kept getting water for all the camels.
Then she quickly poured the rest of the water from her jug for the camels to drink. Then she ran back to the water-hole to get more water. She kept on doing that until all the camels had enough to drink.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 24:20
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Genesis 24:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תְּמַהֵ֗ר
וַ/תְּעַ֤ר
כַּדָּ/הּ֙
אֶל
הַ/שֹּׁ֔קֶת
וַ/תָּ֥רָץ
ע֛וֹד
אֶֽל
הַ/בְּאֵ֖ר
לִ/שְׁאֹ֑ב
וַ/תִּשְׁאַ֖ב
לְ/כָל
גְּמַלָּֽי/ו
וַ/תְּמַהֵ֗ר
mâhar
H4116
to hasten
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs
וַ/תְּעַ֤ר
ʻârâh
H6168
to uncover
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs
כַּדָּ/הּ֙
kad
H3537
jar
N-fs | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הַ/שֹּׁ֔קֶת
shôqeth
H8268
trough
Art | N-fs
וַ/תָּ֥רָץ
rûwts
H7323
to run
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
ע֛וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
still
Adv
אֶֽל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הַ/בְּאֵ֖ר
bᵉʼêr
H875
well
Art | N-fs
לִ/שְׁאֹ֑ב
shâʼab
H7579
to draw
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
וַ/תִּשְׁאַ֖ב
shâʼab
H7579
to draw
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Prep | N-ms
גְּמַלָּֽי/ו
gâmâl
H1581
camel
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 24:20
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/תְּעַ֤ר
ʻârâh
H6168
"to uncover"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to uncover or make something bare, and is used in various contexts, including being naked or pouring something out. It appears in Deuteronomy 28:48 and Isaiah 32:11. The KJV translates it as 'uncover' or 'empty'.
Definition: 1) to be bare, be nude, uncover, leave destitute, discover, empty, raze, pour out 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to bare, lay bare 1a2) to lay bare by emptying, empty 1a3) to pour out 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to make naked, strip bare (of sexual offences) 1b2) to pour out 1c) (Niphal) to be poured out, be exposed 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to expose oneself, make oneself naked 1d2) pouring oneself, spreading oneself (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: leave destitute, discover, empty, make naked, pour (out), rase, spread self, uncover. See also: Genesis 24:20; Isaiah 3:17; Psalms 37:35.
כַּדָּ/הּ֙
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.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הַ/שֹּׁ֔קֶת
shôqeth
H8268
"trough"
Art | N-fs
This Hebrew word simply means a trough or watering place for animals. It's used in the Bible to describe a practical, everyday object, like in Exodus 2:16, where Moses helps the daughters of a priest water their flocks.
Definition: watering trough
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: trough. See also: Genesis 24:20; Genesis 30:38.
וַ/תָּ֥רָץ
rûwts
H7323
"to run"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
To run or rush, often used to describe someone moving quickly, as seen in the story of the runners in Jeremiah 51:31. This verb appears in various forms, including running swiftly or darting. It is used to convey a sense of urgency or haste.
Definition: : run/runner/messenger 1) to run 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to run 1a2) runners (participle as subst) 1b) (Polel) to run swiftly, dart 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring or move quickly, hurry 1c2) to drive away from, cause to run away
Usage: Occurs in 92 OT verses. KJV: break down, divide speedily, footman, guard, bring hastily, (make) run (away, through), post. See also: Genesis 18:2; 2 Kings 11:6; Psalms 18:30.
ע֛וֹד
ʻôwd
H5750
"still"
Adv
The word 'still' means something continues or happens again, like in Genesis 29:26 and Isaiah 2:11. It can also mean 'more' or 'additionally'.
Definition: subst 1) a going round, continuance adv 2) still, yet, again, besides 2a) still, yet (of continuance or persistence) 2b) still, yet, more (of addition or repetition) 2c) again 2d) still, moreover, besides Aramaic equivalent: od (עוֹד "still" H5751)
Usage: Occurs in 459 OT verses. KJV: again, [idiom] all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), [idiom] once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within). See also: Genesis 4:25; Judges 9:37; 2 Chronicles 32:16.
אֶֽל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הַ/בְּאֵ֖ר
bᵉʼêr
H875
"well"
Art | N-fs
A well or pit, like a water source, is what this word refers to. It can also mean a spring, and is often translated as a well or pit in the Bible.
Definition: well, pit, spring
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: pit, well. See also: Genesis 14:10; Genesis 29:3; Psalms 55:24.
לִ/שְׁאֹ֑ב
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.
וַ/תִּשְׁאַ֖ב
shâʼab
H7579
"to draw"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
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.
לְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
גְּמַלָּֽי/ו
gâmâl
H1581
"camel"
N-mp | Suff
A camel, used for riding or carrying loads, is mentioned in the Bible as a valuable animal. In the KJV, it is translated simply as 'camel'.
Definition: 1) camel 1a) as property, as beast of burden, for riding, forbidden for food
Usage: Occurs in 51 OT verses. KJV: camel. See also: Genesis 12:16; Judges 6:5; Isaiah 21:7.
Study Notes — Genesis 24:20
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Context — Rebekah Is Chosen
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.
21Meanwhile, the man watched her silently to see whether or not the LORD had made his journey a success. 22And after the camels had finished drinking, he took out a gold ring weighing a beka, and two gold bracelets for her wrists weighing ten shekels.Genesis 24:20 Summary
In Genesis 24:20, we see a woman who is kind, generous, and hardworking, as she empties her jar into the trough and runs back to the well to draw more water for the servant's camels. This verse teaches us about the importance of following through on our commitments and demonstrating kindness to others, as seen in other scriptures like Matthew 25:40 and Proverbs 19:17. The woman's actions are a great example of what it means to love and serve others, and we can learn from her example in our own lives. By following her lead, we can show God's love to those around us, just as she did for the servant and his camels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the woman empty her jar into the trough and run back to the well to draw more water?
She did this because she had promised to draw water for all the camels, as seen in Genesis 24:19, and she was determined to fulfill her promise, demonstrating her kindness and hospitality, as encouraged in scriptures like Genesis 18:4 and Genesis 19:2.
How many camels did the servant have with him?
The Bible does not specify the exact number of camels, but we know that the woman had to draw water for all of them, which suggests that there were likely several, as indicated by the servant's wealth and status, hinted at in Genesis 24:22.
What can we learn from the woman's actions in this verse?
We can learn about the importance of following through on our commitments, as seen in Genesis 24:20, and demonstrating kindness and generosity to others, as taught in scriptures like Proverbs 19:17 and Matthew 25:40.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the story in Genesis 24?
This verse is a key part of the story, as it shows the woman's character and helps to confirm that she is the one God has chosen for Isaac, as the servant had prayed in Genesis 24:12-14, and as the rest of the chapter will reveal.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can demonstrate kindness and hospitality to others, like the woman in this verse?
- How can I apply the principle of following through on my commitments, as seen in Genesis 24:20, to my own life and relationships?
- What are some times when I have had to go above and beyond to serve others, and how did I feel about it?
- How can I cultivate a spirit of generosity and willingness to serve, like the woman in this verse, in my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 24:20
And she hasted and emptied her pitcher into the trough,.... The place out of which cattle drank water, being put there for that purpose, which was of wood or of stones made hollow; into this Rebekah
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 24:20
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.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 24:20
Genesis 24:20 And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw [water], and drew for all his camels.Ver. 20. And ran again to the well.] In the city of Haran, at this day, saith one, there is to be seen a well of very clear water, where Rebekah gave drink to Eliezer and his camels; there likewise, Rachel, Laban’ s daughter, first spake to Jacob, &c. It is called by the townsmen Abraham’ s Well. This water hath a very pleasant taste, and is a notable type of holy baptism. For as the patriarchs took their wives by this well; so Christ receiveth his spouse the Church, by that sacrament; which is, Beersheba, the Well of an Oath, where we pass into the covenant, and are betrothed unto Christ in faithfulness, the thistle to the cedar. Itinerar. Script., p. 83.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 24:20
20. trough] There was a separate receptacle, probably of stone, for watering the animals; Rebekah empties the rest of her pitcher into this trough, and probably has to fill it several times in order to give water enough for the 10 camels1[21]. [21] Times, p. 4, Aug. 18, 1913, “Studies in the Zoological Gardens, 4.” “However ‘patient of thirst,’ in Thomson’s phrase, the camel may be … it is also true that it drinks inordinate quantities when it gets the chance.… It is recorded that an individual [camel] has drunk as much as 20 gallons at a sitting, a fact which throws new light on the incident of Rebekah at the well. Abraham’s servant … had ten camels, and after he had refreshed himself from Rebekah’s pitcher, ‘she said, I will draw water for thy camels also, until they have done drinking.… And the man, wondering at her, held his peace.…’ As well he might. ‘Until they have done drinking’—the words were written by one who knew camels; and Rebekah’s acts of kindness to the stranger and his beasts were of larger proportions than the casual reader of these days might infer.”
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 24:20
20. Drew for all his camels — “I have never found any young lady so generous as this fair daughter of Bethuel.