Genesis 24:28-49 - Abraham's Servant Fulfills His Mission
This worthy man was almost garrulous about his master. Count the number of times in which he contrives to introduce those two words, "my master." He put the errand on which he had come before his necessary food, and poured out his story in a stream of crystal utterance, which was the highest eloquence. This identification of his thought and speech with his master's interests is full of teaching for us all. He could talk of nothing else, was only anxious not to fail for Abraham's sake; and took the favorable reply as kindness shown to him whom he represented. George Herbert caught the same spirit when he spoke of "the aromatic fragrance" of "My Master" when applied to Jesus. We, too, are called to be ambassadors, as though God did beseech men by us. If we are in the way of God's will, be sure that the Lord will not only lead, but lead "in the right way," and will create for us a sympathetic reception whither we go. [source]
Chapter Summary: Genesis 24
1Abraham swears his servant 10The servant's journey 12His prayer 14His sign 15Rebekah meets him; 18fulfils his sign; 22receives jewels; 23shows her kindred; 25and invites him home 26The servant blesses God 29Laban entertains him 34The servant shows his message 50Laban and Bethuel approve it 58Rebekah consents to go, and departs 62Isaac meets and marries her
What do the individual words in Genesis 24:39 mean?
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