Gen 24:50, 53, 60 | TSK | STEP | Laban.These seem both to be brothers, of whom Laban was the eldest and chief: the opinion of Josephus appears to be very correct, that Bethuel, the father, had been dead some time. The thing. we.

Genesis 24:50

Laban.These seem both to be brothers, of whom Laban was the eldest and chief: the opinion of Josephus appears to be very correct, that Bethuel, the father, had been dead some time.

15,28,53,55,60

The thing.

Ps 118:23; Mt 21:42; Mr 12:11

we.

31:24,29; 2Sa 13:22; Ac 11:17

Genesis 24:53

jewels. Heb. vessels.The original word denotes vessels, utensils, instruments, furniture, or dress; and these presented by Abraham's servant might have been of various kinds.

Ex 3:22; 11:2; 12:35

brother.No mention is made of her father.

precious.This term, rendered "precious things," as may be seen in the parallel texts, is used to express exquisite fruits or delicacies, and precious plants or flowers: but here it may mean gifts in general, though rather of an inferior kind to those mentioned above.

De 33:13-16; 2Ch 21:3; Ezr 1:6; So 4:13; Isa 39:2

Genesis 24:60

they.

1:28; 9:1; 14:19; 17:16; 28:3; 48:15,16,20; Ru 4:11,12

be thou the mother.Or, "be thou for thousands of myriads;" a large family being always considered, in ancient times, as a proof of the peculiar blessing and favour of God.

thousands.

Da 7:10

thy seed.

22:17; Le 25:46; De 21:19