Genesis 24:34

³³Then a meal was set before the man, but he said, “I will not eat until I have told you what I came to say.” So Laban said, “Please speak.”³⁴“I am Abraham’s servant,” he replied.³⁵“The LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become rich. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, camels and donkeys.

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Jesus Christ the Heir

Ron Bailey

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Summary

In this verse, Abraham's servant recounts the purpose of his journey to find a wife for Isaac. He highlights God's faithfulness in guiding him to Rebekah, who displayed kindness and generosity. The servant acknowledges God's providence in orchestrating the meeting, affirming that his mission was successful due to divine intervention. This passage underscores the importance of seeking God's guidance in important decisions and trusting in His sovereignty to fulfill His promises.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And he said, I am Abraham's servant. Not Abraham himself, this undeceived Laban, if he so thought, but a servant of his; which was enough to introduce his discourse, his master being a near relation of theirs, and well known to them by name, if not in person. And he said, I am Abraham's servant. Not Abraham himself, this undeceived Laban, if he so thought, but a servant of his; which was enough to introduce his discourse, his master being a near relation of theirs, and well known to them by name, if not in person. Genesis 24:35 gen 24:35 gen 24:35 gen 24:35And the Lord hath blessed my master greatly,.... With temporal blessings, after enumerated, which are of God, and are here ascribed to him, the Father, fountain, author, and giver of all such mercies: and he is become great; in the world, and highly honoured and esteemed among men: and he hath given him flocks and herds, and silver and gold, and menservants and maidservants, and camels and asses; though many of them were obtained in the diligent use of means, yet with the blessing of God; and others were the gifts of princes to him, as of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and Abimelech king of Gerar; yet, as it was the Lord that put it into their hearts to be so liberal to him, they are here called his gifts; see Gen 12:16.