Genesis 24:23-33
Summary for Gen 24:23-24: 24:23-24 a God led the servant to Abraham’s family.24:25 b Rebekah again showed kindness by offering lodging for the servant and food for his camels.
24:26 c The servant bowed to the ground and worshiped the Lord for his loyal love and faithfulness in guiding him to the exact family he sought.
24:27 d The Lord has shown unfailing love and faithfulness to my master: These words express this chapter’s message (cp. 24:48 e). Believers can trust the Lord’s leading because he is sovereign in all things. He never leaves his people to their own resources in carrying out his covenant work.
Summary for Gen 24:29-31: 24:29-31 f Laban ... ran: He was not going to miss the chance to marry his sister off and receive more gifts. Laban’s response to the servant’s wealth foreshadows his avaricious character (see 24:54-56 g and study note; 29:21-27 h; 30:27-36 i; 31:1-13 j).
Summary for Gen 24:33-48: 24:33-48 k The servant was not diverted from his mission; he insisted on telling his story before he would eat. He recounted his mission and acknowledged God’s providence in directing him to Rebekah before attending to his personal needs. The servant wanted everyone to know that this was God’s work, not a chance or humanly arranged meeting.
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