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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/24.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/24.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When Abraham&#8217s servant heard what they said, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/24.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When Abraham’s servant heard their answer, he bowed down to the ground and worshiped the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself to the earth before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he worshipped the LORD, <i>bowing himself</i> to the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Abraham’s servant heard their words, that he worshiped the LORD, <i>bowing himself</i> to the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself to the ground before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When Abraham&#8217s servant heard their words, he bowed himself to the ground before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And it came about when Abraham’s servant heard their words, that he bowed himself to the ground before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now it happened that when Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself to the ground before Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself to the ground [in worship] before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed to the ground before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Abraham&#8217s servant heard their words, he bowed to the ground before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he bowed himself down to the earth unto Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Abraham's servant bowed down and thanked the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he bowed himself down to the earth unto the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When Abraham's servant heard their answer, he bowed down to the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When the servant of Abraham heard this, he bowed down and worshiped the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When Abraham's servant heard what they had said, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Abraham?s servant heard their words, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When Abraham's servant heard their words, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And it happened when Abraham?s servant heard their words, that he bowed himself down to the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass, that when Abraham's servant heard their words, he worshipped the LORD, bowing himself to the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself down to the earth to Yahweh. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And it comes to pass, when the servant of Abraham has heard their words, that he bows himself toward the earth before YHWH;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And it cometh to pass, when the servant of Abraham hath heard their words, that he boweth himself towards the earth before Jehovah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it shall be when Abraham's servant heard their words, and he will worship Jehovah to the earth.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />WHich when Abraham's servant heard, falling down to the ground he adored the Lord. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />When Abraham’s servant had heard this, falling down to the ground, he adored the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When Abraham’s servant heard their answer, he bowed to the ground before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself to the ground before the LORD.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he worshipped the LORD, bowing himself to the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And when the Servant of Abraham heard their words, he worshiped on the ground before LORD JEHOVAH.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And it came to pass, that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he bowed himself down to the earth unto the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass when the servant of Abraam heard these words, he bowed himself to the Lord down to the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/24-52.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=5631" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/24.htm">Rebekah is Chosen</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">51</span>Rebekah is here before you. Take her and go, and let her become the wife of your master’s son, just as the LORD has decreed.” <span class="reftext">52</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">When</a> <a href="/hebrew/85.htm" title="85: ’aḇ·rā·hām (N-proper-ms) -- Contracted from 'ab and an unused root; father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram.">Abraham’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘e·ḇeḏ (N-msc) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·ma‘ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">heard</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: diḇ·rê·hem (N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">their words,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7812.htm" title="7812: way·yiš·ta·ḥū (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to depress, i.e. Prostrate.">he bowed down</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’ar·ṣāh (N-fs:: 3fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">to the ground</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (Prep-l:: N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">before the LORD.</a> </span><span class="reftext">53</span>Then he brought out jewels of silver and gold, and articles of clothing, and he gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious gifts to her brother and her mother.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/18-2.htm">Genesis 18:2</a></span><br />And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-3.htm">Genesis 33:3</a></span><br />But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/44-14.htm">Genesis 44:14</a></span><br />When Judah and his brothers arrived at Joseph’s house, he was still there, and they fell to the ground before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/4-31.htm">Exodus 4:31</a></span><br />and they believed. And when they heard that the LORD had attended to the Israelites and had seen their affliction, they bowed down and worshiped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-27.htm">Exodus 12:27</a></span><br />you are to reply, ‘It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt when He struck down the Egyptians and spared our homes.’” Then the people bowed down and worshiped.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/22-31.htm">Numbers 22:31</a></span><br />Then the LORD opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the road with a drawn sword in his hand. And Balaam bowed low and fell facedown.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/5-14.htm">Joshua 5:14</a></span><br />“Neither,” He replied. “I have now come as Commander of the LORD’s army.” Then Joshua fell facedown in reverence and asked Him, “What does my Lord have to say to His servant?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">1 Samuel 25:23</a></span><br />When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off the donkey, fell facedown, and bowed before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-2.htm">2 Samuel 1:2</a></span><br />On the third day a man with torn clothes and dust on his head arrived from Saul’s camp. When he came to David, he fell to the ground to pay him homage.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/1-13.htm">2 Kings 1:13</a></span><br />So the king sent a third captain with his fifty men. And the third captain went up, fell on his knees before Elijah, and begged him, “Man of God, may my life and the lives of these fifty servants of yours please be precious in your sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-18.htm">2 Chronicles 20:18</a></span><br />Then Jehoshaphat bowed facedown, and all the people of Judah and Jerusalem fell down before the LORD to worship Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/2-11.htm">Matthew 2:11</a></span><br />On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/8-2.htm">Matthew 8:2</a></span><br />Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/18-26.htm">Matthew 18:26</a></span><br />Then the servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Have patience with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/5-22.htm">Mark 5:22</a></span><br />A synagogue leader named Jairus arrived, and seeing Jesus, he fell at His feet</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass, that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he worshipped the LORD, bowing himself to the earth.</p><p class="hdg">worshipped.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-26.htm">Genesis 24:26,48</a></b></br> And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the LORD… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/29-20.htm">1 Chronicles 29:20</a></b></br> And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/20-18.htm">2 Chronicles 20:18</a></b></br> And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with <i>his</i> face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/24-48.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/24-34.htm">Abraham's</a> <a href="/genesis/24-48.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/genesis/24-26.htm">Boweth</a> <a href="/revelation/14-11.htm">Bowing</a> <a href="/genesis/24-3.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/genesis/24-47.htm">Face</a> <a href="/genesis/19-25.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/genesis/24-30.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/genesis/24-27.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/genesis/24-34.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/20-1.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/genesis/24-30.htm">Words</a> <a href="/genesis/24-48.htm">Worshipped</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/25-1.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/24-59.htm">Abraham's</a> <a href="/genesis/33-3.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/genesis/33-3.htm">Boweth</a> <a href="/genesis/33-3.htm">Bowing</a> <a href="/genesis/26-4.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/genesis/24-65.htm">Face</a> <a href="/genesis/28-14.htm">Ground</a> <a href="/genesis/27-5.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/genesis/29-35.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/genesis/24-53.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/25-18.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/genesis/26-5.htm">Words</a> <a href="/genesis/47-31.htm">Worshipped</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-1.htm">Abraham swears his servant.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-10.htm">The servant's journey.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-12.htm">His prayer.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-14.htm">His sign.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-15.htm">Rebekah meets him;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-18.htm">fulfils his sign;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">receives jewels;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-23.htm">shows her kindred;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-25.htm">and invites him home.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-26.htm">The servant blesses God.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-29.htm">Laban entertains him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-34.htm">The servant shows his message.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-50.htm">Laban and Bethuel approve it.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">58. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-58.htm">Rebekah consents to go, and departs.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">62. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/24-62.htm">Isaac meets and marries her.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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His mission was to find a wife for Isaac, Abraham's son, from among Abraham's relatives. The words he heard were from Rebekah's family, agreeing to the marriage proposal. This reflects the cultural practice of arranged marriages and the importance of family consent in ancient Near Eastern societies. The servant's role emphasizes faithfulness and obedience, qualities valued in biblical narratives.<p><b>he bowed down to the ground before the LORD</b><br>The act of bowing down signifies worship and reverence, a common practice in ancient times to show submission and gratitude. This gesture indicates the servant's acknowledgment of God's providence and guidance in the successful completion of his mission. It reflects a theme throughout Genesis of God's faithfulness to His promises, as seen in His covenant with Abraham. The servant's worship underscores the importance of recognizing God's hand in the unfolding of His divine plan, a theme echoed in other scriptures such as <a href="/psalms/95-6.htm">Psalm 95:6</a>, which calls believers to worship and bow down before the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham's_servant.htm">Abraham's Servant</a></b><br>Likely Eliezer of Damascus, tasked with finding a wife for Isaac, demonstrating loyalty and faithfulness to Abraham.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebekah's_family.htm">Rebekah's Family</a></b><br>The family of Rebekah, including her brother Laban and father Bethuel, who consent to Rebekah's marriage to Isaac.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant God of Abraham, who is worshiped and acknowledged by the servant for His guidance and provision.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/h/haran.htm">Haran</a></b><br>The place where Abraham's servant finds Rebekah, a city in Mesopotamia, significant as Abraham's former dwelling place.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event_of_bowing.htm">The Event of Bowing</a></b><br>The servant's act of worship and gratitude upon receiving confirmation of God's guidance in his mission.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithful_service.htm">Faithful Service</a></b><br>The servant's dedication to his master's mission reflects the importance of faithfulness in our own responsibilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance.htm">Divine Guidance</a></b><br>The account emphasizes seeking and recognizing God's guidance in our decisions and actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_and_gratitude.htm">Worship and Gratitude</a></b><br>The servant's immediate response of worship teaches us to cultivate a heart of gratitude and worship in response to God's work in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>The account illustrates the importance of trusting God's timing and provision, as the servant patiently waits for confirmation of God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_consent.htm">Community and Consent</a></b><br>The involvement of Rebekah's family highlights the value of community and seeking wise counsel in significant life decisions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/shall_we_worship_and_bow_down_together.htm">Shall we worship and bow down together?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_rebekah_in_the_bible.htm">Who is Rebekah in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_the_bible_mention_preaching_plagiarism.htm">What is the significance of Beer Lahai Roi?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_abraham's_servant's_journey_plausible.htm">How historically plausible is it that Abraham's servant traveled such a long distance (Genesis 24:10) with little mention of logistical challenges or hardships?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/24-52.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">When</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(ka·’ă·šer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Abraham’s</span><br /><span class="heb">אַבְרָהָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(’aḇ·rā·hām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_85.htm">Strong's 85: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">servant</span><br /><span class="heb">עֶ֥בֶד</span> <span class="translit">(‘e·ḇeḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> </span><span class="str2">Slave, servant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">heard</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמַ֛ע</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ma‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their words,</span><br /><span class="heb">דִּבְרֵיהֶ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(diḇ·rê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> </span><span class="str2">A word, a matter, thing, a cause</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he bowed down</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁתַּ֥חוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·ta·ḥū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7812.htm">Strong's 7812: </a> </span><span class="str2">To depress, prostrate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the ground</span><br /><span class="heb">אַ֖רְצָה</span> <span class="translit">(’ar·ṣāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">before the LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">לַֽיהוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/24-52.htm">Genesis 24:52 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/24-52.htm">Genesis 24:52 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/24-52.htm">Genesis 24:52 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/24-52.htm">Genesis 24:52 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/24-52.htm">Genesis 24:52 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/24-52.htm">Genesis 24:52 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/24-52.htm">Genesis 24:52 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/24-52.htm">Genesis 24:52 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/24-52.htm">Genesis 24:52 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/24-52.htm">Genesis 24:52 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/24-52.htm">OT Law: Genesis 24:52 It happened that when Abraham's servant heard (Gen. 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