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Genesis 24:61-67
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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 24:54-67Genesis 24:54-67 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryAbraham's servant, as one that chose his work before his pleasure, was for hastening home. Lingering and loitering no way become a wise and good man who is faithful to his duty. As children ought not to marry without th…Rebekah's Departure. (b. c. 1857.)Genesis 24:54-61 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleREBEKAH'S DEPARTURE. (B. C. 1857.) Rebekah is here taking leave of her father's house; and 1. Abraham's servant presses for a dismission. Though he and his company were very welcome, and very cheerful there, yet he said…The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 24:61Genesis 24:61 · The Pulpit CommentaryAnd Rebekah arose, and her damsels,—probably a company, at least two, though Laban afterwards only gave each of his daughters one (Genesis 29:24, Genesis 29:29)—and they rode upon camels (most likely those which Abraham…The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 24:61-67Genesis 24:61-67 · The Pulpit CommentaryA bride for the heir.-4. Rebekah and Isaac, or the wedding of the bride. I. THE PENSIVE BRIDEGROOM. 1. Mourning for his mother. Isaac's meditation clearly includes this. Good mothers, when they die, should be deeply and…
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 24:54-67Abraham's servant, as one that chose his work before his pleasure, was for hastening home. Lingering and loitering no way become a wise and good man who is faithful to his duty. As children ought not to marry without th…Matthew HenrycommentaryRebekah's Departure. (b. c. 1857.)REBEKAH'S DEPARTURE. (B. C. 1857.) Rebekah is here taking leave of her father's house; and 1. Abraham's servant presses for a dismission. Though he and his company were very welcome, and very cheerful there, yet he said…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 24:61-67A bride for the heir.-4. Rebekah and Isaac, or the wedding of the bride. I. THE PENSIVE BRIDEGROOM. 1. Mourning for his mother. Isaac's meditation clearly includes this. Good mothers, when they die, should be deeply and…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 24:61And Rebekah arose, and her damsels,—probably a company, at least two, though Laban afterwards only gave each of his daughters one (Genesis 29:24, Genesis 29:29)—and they rode upon camels (most likely those which Abraham…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryIsaac's Marriage. (b. c. 1857.)ISAAC'S MARRIAGE. (B. C. 1857.) Isaac and Rebekah are, at length, happily brought together. Observe, I. Isaac was well employed when he met Rebekah: He went out to meditate, or pray, in the field, at the even-tide, Gene…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 24:62And (when the bridal train was nearing home) Isaac came from the way of the well Lahai-roi;—Hagar's well (Genesis 16:7, Genesis 16:14)—for he dwelt in the south country—on the Negeb (vide Genesis 12:9). Abraham may by t…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 24:63And Isaac went out to meditate— לָשׂוּח; to think (LXX; Vulgate, Murphy, Kalisch); to pray (Onkelos, Samaritan, Kimchi, Luther, Keil); to lament (Knobel, Lange); doubtless to do all three, to commune with his heart and…Joseph S. Exell and contributors