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Genesis 24:10-28
The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 24:10-28
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The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 24:1-67Genesis 24:1-67 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe unfolding of the Divine purpose. I. THE EXPANDED BLESSING. The first line of the web of sacred history stretches itself out to Mesopotamia. The aged patriarch, blessed of Jehovah in all things, is fading from our si…Matthew Henry on Genesis 24:10-28Genesis 24:10-28 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryAbraham's servant devoutly acknowledged God. We have leave to be particular in recommending our affairs to the care of Divine providence. He proposes a sign, not that he intended to proceed no further, if not gratified…Journey of Abraham's Servant. (b. c. 1857.)Genesis 24:10-28 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleJOURNEY OF ABRAHAM'S SERVANT. (B. C. 1857.) Abraham's servant now begins to make a figure in this story; and, though he is not named, yet much is here recorded to his honour, and for an example to all servants, who shal…The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 24:10Genesis 24:10 · The Pulpit CommentaryAnd the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master,—to bear the presents for the bride, to enhance the dignity of his mission, and to serve as a means of transport for the bride and her companions on the return…The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 24:10-28Genesis 24:10-28 · The Pulpit CommentaryA bride for the heir.-2. Eliezer and Rebekah, or the finding of the bride. I. THE MATRIMONIAL EMBASSY. 1. The departure from Hebron. With promptitude and alacrity, as became a servant executing the instructions of a mas…
commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 24:1-67The unfolding of the Divine purpose. I. THE EXPANDED BLESSING. The first line of the web of sacred history stretches itself out to Mesopotamia. The aged patriarch, blessed of Jehovah in all things, is fading from our si…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Genesis 24:10-28Abraham's servant devoutly acknowledged God. We have leave to be particular in recommending our affairs to the care of Divine providence. He proposes a sign, not that he intended to proceed no further, if not gratified…Matthew HenrycommentaryJourney of Abraham's Servant. (b. c. 1857.)JOURNEY OF ABRAHAM'S SERVANT. (B. C. 1857.) Abraham's servant now begins to make a figure in this story; and, though he is not named, yet much is here recorded to his honour, and for an example to all servants, who shal…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 24:10And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master,—to bear the presents for the bride, to enhance the dignity of his mission, and to serve as a means of transport for the bride and her companions on the return…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 24:10-28A bride for the heir.-2. Eliezer and Rebekah, or the finding of the bride. I. THE MATRIMONIAL EMBASSY. 1. The departure from Hebron. With promptitude and alacrity, as became a servant executing the instructions of a mas…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 24:11And he made his camels to kneel down—"a mode of expression taken from actual life. The action is literally kneeling; not stooping, sitting, or lying down on the side like a horse, but kneeling on his knees; and this the…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 24:12-14And he said,—commencing his search for the maiden by prayer, as he closes it with thanksgiving (Genesis 24:26)—a beautiful example of piety and of the fruits of Abraham's care for the souls of his household, Genesis 18:…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 24:15And it came to pass (not certainly by accident, but by Divine arrangement), before he had done speaking, that,—his prayer was answered (cf. Isaiah 65:24; Daniel 9:20, Daniel 9:21). From Genesis 24:45 it appears that the…Joseph S. Exell and contributors