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and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Behold, <i>here</i> I stand by the well of water, and the daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Behold, I am standing by the spring, and the daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Behold, I am standing by the spring, and the daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Behold, I am standing by the spring, and the daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Behold, I am standing by the spring of water, and the daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Behold, I stand here at the spring of water, and the daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am standing here at the spring where the daughters of the men of the town are coming out to draw water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am standing here at the spring where the daughters of the men of the town are coming out to draw water. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Behold, I am standing by the fountain of water; and the daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The young women of the city will soon come to this well for water, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Behold, I stand by the fountain of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Here I am standing by the spring, and the girls of the city are coming out to draw water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Here I am at the well where the young women of the city will be coming to get water. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I've stationed myself here by the spring as the women of the town come to draw water. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Here I am, standing beside the spring, and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Here I am, standing by the spring, and the daughters of the people who live in the town are coming out to draw water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Look, I am standing by the spring of water, and the daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Behold, I am standing by the spring of water. The daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />behold, I am standing by the fountain of water, and daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> lo, I am standing by the fountain of water, and daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Behold, I stand at the fountain of waters, and the daughters of the men of the city come forth to draw water.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Behold I stand nigh the spring of water, and the daughters of the inhabitants of this city will come out to draw water. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Behold, I stand near the fountain of water, and the daughters of the inhabitants of this city will go forth to draw water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />While I stand here at the spring and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I am standing here by the spring of water, and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Behold I am standing at a well of waters and the daughters of the men the city come out to fill up water:<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Behold, I stand by the fountain of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Lo! I stand by the well of water, and the daughters of them that inhabit the city come forth to draw water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/24-13.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=5288" 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">A Wife for Isaac</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>“O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">Here</a> <a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">I am,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5324.htm" title="5324: niṣ·ṣāḇ (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A prim root; to station, in various applications.">standing</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">beside</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘ên (N-csc) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">the spring,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: ham·mā·yim (Art:: N-mp) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: ū·ḇə·nō·wṯ (Conj-w:: N-fpc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">and the daughters</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’an·šê (N-mpc) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">of the townspeople</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yō·ṣə·’ōṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fp) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">are coming out</a> <a href="/hebrew/7579.htm" title="7579: liš·’ōḇ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To draw (water). A primitive root; to bale up water.">to draw</a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: mā·yim (N-mp) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">water.</a> </span><span class="reftext">14</span>Now may it happen that the girl to whom I say, ‘Please let down your jar that I may drink,’ and who responds, ‘Drink, and I will water your camels as well’—let her be the one You have appointed for Your servant Isaac. By this I will know that You have shown kindness to my master.”…<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/29-9.htm">Genesis 29:9-12</a></span><br />While he was still speaking with them, Rachel arrived with her father’s sheep, for she was a shepherdess. / As soon as Jacob saw Rachel, the daughter of his mother’s brother Laban, with Laban’s sheep, he went up and rolled the stone away from the mouth of the well and watered his uncle’s sheep. / Then Jacob kissed Rachel and wept aloud. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/2-15.htm">Exodus 2:15-21</a></span><br />When Pharaoh heard about this matter, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, where he sat down beside a well. / Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came to draw water and fill the troughs to water their father’s flock. / And when some shepherds came along and drove them away, Moses rose up to help them and watered their flock. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/2-2.htm">Ruth 2:2-9</a></span><br />And Ruth the Moabitess said to Naomi, “Please let me go into the fields and glean heads of grain after someone in whose sight I may find favor.” “Go ahead, my daughter,” Naomi replied. / So Ruth departed and went out into the field and gleaned after the harvesters. And she happened to come to the part of the field belonging to Boaz, who was from the clan of Elimelech. / Just then Boaz arrived from Bethlehem and said to the harvesters, “The LORD be with you.” “The LORD bless you,” they replied. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/9-11.htm">1 Samuel 9:11-13</a></span><br />And as they were climbing the hill to the city, they met some young women coming out to draw water and asked, “Is the seer here?” / “Yes, he is ahead of you,” they answered. “Hurry now, for today he has come to the city because the people have a sacrifice on the high place. / As soon as you enter the city, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests will eat. Go up at once; you will find him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-7.htm">John 4:7-14</a></span><br />When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” / (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) / “You are a Jew,” said the woman. “How can You ask for a drink from me, a Samaritan woman?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/26-12.htm">Genesis 26:12-14</a></span><br />Now Isaac sowed seed in the land, and that very year he reaped a hundredfold. And the LORD blessed him, / and he became richer and richer, until he was exceedingly wealthy. / He owned so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/30-27.htm">Genesis 30:27-30</a></span><br />But Laban replied, “If I have found favor in your eyes, please stay. I have learned by divination that the LORD has blessed me because of you.” / And he added, “Name your wages, and I will pay them.” / Then Jacob answered, “You know how I have served you and how your livestock have thrived under my care. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-1.htm">Genesis 28:1-5</a></span><br />So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him. “Do not take a wife from the Canaanite women,” he commanded. / “Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel, and take a wife from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother. / May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, so that you may become a company of peoples. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/2-18.htm">Genesis 2:18-24</a></span><br />The LORD God also said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make for him a suitable helper.” / And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the air, and He brought them to the man to see what he would name each one. And whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name. / The man gave names to all the livestock, to the birds of the air, and to every beast of the field. But for Adam no suitable helper was found. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/31-10.htm">Proverbs 31:10-31</a></span><br />A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies. / The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he lacks nothing of value. / She brings him good and not harm all the days of her life. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/17-10.htm">1 Kings 17:10-16</a></span><br />So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” / And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, “Please bring me a piece of bread.” / But she replied, “As surely as the LORD your God lives, I have no bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a jug. Look, I am gathering a couple of sticks to take home and prepare a meal for myself and my son, so that we may eat it and die.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-1.htm">2 Kings 4:1-7</a></span><br />Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant, my husband, is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And now his creditor is coming to take my two children as his slaves!” / “How can I help you?” asked Elisha. “Tell me, what do you have in the house?” She answered, “Your servant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.” / “Go,” said Elisha, “borrow empty jars from all your neighbors. Do not gather just a few. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-11.htm">Matthew 10:11-14</a></span><br />Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on. / As you enter the home, greet its occupants. / If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it, but if it is not, let your peace return to you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-38.htm">Luke 10:38-42</a></span><br />As they traveled along, Jesus entered a village where a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. / She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to His message. / But Martha was distracted by all the preparations to be made. She came to Jesus and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her to help me!” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-13.htm">Acts 16:13-15</a></span><br />On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate along the river, where it was customary to find a place of prayer. After sitting down, we spoke to the women who had gathered there. / Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. / And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, “If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:</p><p class="hdg">I stand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-43.htm">Genesis 24:43</a></b></br> Behold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to pass, that when the virgin cometh forth to draw <i>water</i>, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-5.htm">Psalm 37:5</a></b></br> Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring <i>it</i> to pass.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/3-6.htm">Proverbs 3:6</a></b></br> In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.</p><p class="hdg">daughters.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-11.htm">Genesis 24:11</a></b></br> And he made his camels to kneel down without the city by a well of water at the time of the evening, <i>even</i> the time that women go out to draw <i>water</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/29-9.htm">Genesis 29:9,10</a></b></br> And while he yet spake with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep: for she kept them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/2-16.htm">Exodus 2:16</a></b></br> Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew <i>water</i>, and filled the troughs to water their father's flock.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/24-11.htm">City</a> <a href="/genesis/24-3.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/genesis/24-11.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/genesis/16-14.htm">Fountain</a> <a href="/genesis/18-14.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/genesis/19-17.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/genesis/18-22.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/luke/7-13.htm">Townspeople</a> <a href="/genesis/19-17.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/genesis/24-11.htm">Water</a> <a href="/genesis/24-11.htm">Water-Spring</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/26-33.htm">City</a> <a href="/genesis/24-37.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/genesis/24-19.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/genesis/24-16.htm">Fountain</a> <a href="/genesis/24-16.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/genesis/24-31.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/genesis/24-30.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/judges/5-23.htm">Townspeople</a> <a href="/genesis/24-21.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/genesis/24-15.htm">Water</a> <a href="/genesis/24-29.htm">Water-Spring</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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The servant of Abraham, likely Eliezer, is on a mission to find a wife for Isaac. Springs or wells were central to community life in ancient times, often serving as gathering places. This location is significant as it is where divine encounters and providential meetings often occur in Scripture, such as Jacob meeting Rachel (<a href="/genesis/29-9.htm">Genesis 29:9-10</a>) and Moses meeting Zipporah (<a href="/exodus/2-15.htm">Exodus 2:15-21</a>). The spring symbolizes life and sustenance, reflecting God's provision and guidance.<p><b>and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water</b><br>In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, it was customary for women to draw water, typically in the cooler parts of the day. This daily routine provided an opportunity for social interaction and was a common setting for significant biblical events. The mention of "daughters of the townspeople" highlights the communal aspect of life and the role of women in maintaining the household. This scene foreshadows the meeting with Rebekah, who will be identified as the chosen bride for Isaac. The act of drawing water also connects to themes of service and hospitality, which are central to the narrative as Rebekah's actions will soon demonstrate.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham's_servant.htm">Abraham's Servant</a></b><br>The unnamed servant, traditionally believed to be Eliezer, is tasked with finding a wife for Isaac, Abraham's son. He is a faithful steward, demonstrating trust in God through prayer and action.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_spring.htm">The Spring</a></b><br>A significant location where the servant stops to pray and seek God's guidance. Springs or wells were common gathering places in ancient times, often serving as social hubs.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_daughters_of_the_townspeople.htm">The Daughters of the Townspeople</a></b><br>These women represent the local community, and among them is Rebekah, who will play a crucial role in the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/nahor's_city.htm">Nahor's City</a></b><br>The city where the servant has traveled, which is significant as it is the home of Abraham's relatives, ensuring that Isaac's wife would come from his own kin.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebekah.htm">Rebekah</a></b><br>Although not mentioned in this specific verse, she is the answer to the servant's prayer and becomes Isaac's wife, continuing the Abrahamic lineage.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god.htm">Dependence on God</a></b><br>The servant's prayer at the well demonstrates the importance of seeking God's guidance in decision-making. We should cultivate a habit of prayer, especially when faced with significant choices.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>The servant not only prays but also positions himself strategically at the well, showing that faith involves both trust in God and taking practical steps.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_providence.htm">God's Providence</a></b><br>This passage illustrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. We can trust that God is at work in our lives, orchestrating events for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_relationships.htm">Community and Relationships</a></b><br>The gathering at the well underscores the importance of community in God's plans. We should value and engage with our communities as potential avenues for God's work.<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/who_was_laban_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Laban in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_happened_to_tamar_in_the_bible.htm">What happened to Tamar in the biblical narrative?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/are_nephilim_angels,_demons,_or_giants.htm">Are Nephilim fallen angels, demons, or giants?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_allow_concubines_in_the_bible.htm">Why did God permit concubines in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/24-13.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">Here</span><br /><span class="heb">הִנֵּ֛ה</span> <span class="translit">(hin·nêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I am,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָנֹכִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·nō·ḵî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">standing</span><br /><span class="heb">נִצָּ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(niṣ·ṣāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5324.htm">Strong's 5324: </a> </span><span class="str2">To take one's stand, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">beside</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the spring,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵ֣ין</span> <span class="translit">(‘ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the daughters</span><br /><span class="heb">וּבְנוֹת֙</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·nō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> </span><span class="str2">A daughter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the townspeople</span><br /><span class="heb">אַנְשֵׁ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’an·šê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are coming out</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹצְאֹ֖ת</span> <span class="translit">(yō·ṣə·’ōṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to draw</span><br /><span class="heb">לִשְׁאֹ֥ב</span> <span class="translit">(liš·’ōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7579.htm">Strong's 7579: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bale up water</span><br /><br /><span class="word">water.</span><br /><span class="heb">מָֽיִם׃</span> <span class="translit">(mā·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> </span><span class="str2">Water, juice, urine, semen</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/24-13.htm">Genesis 24:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/24-13.htm">Genesis 24:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/24-13.htm">Genesis 24:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/24-13.htm">Genesis 24:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/24-13.htm">Genesis 24:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/24-13.htm">Genesis 24:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/24-13.htm">Genesis 24:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/24-13.htm">Genesis 24:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/24-13.htm">Genesis 24:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/24-13.htm">Genesis 24:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/24-13.htm">OT Law: Genesis 24:13 Behold I am standing by the spring (Gen. 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