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So he rushed out to the spring, where the man was still standing beside his camels. <a href="/esv/genesis/24.htm">English Standard Version</a> As soon as he saw the ring and the bracelets on his sister’s arms, and heard the words of Rebekah his sister, “Thus the man spoke to me,” he went to the man. And behold, he was standing by the camels at the spring. <a href="/bsb/genesis/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As soon as he saw the ring, and the bracelets on his sister’s wrists, and heard Rebekah’s words, “The man said this to me,” he went and found the man standing by the camels near the spring. <a href="/kjv/genesis/24.htm">King James Bible</a> And it came to pass, when he saw the earring and bracelets upon his sister's hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spake the man unto me; that he came unto the man; and, behold, he stood by the camels at the well. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/24.htm">New King James Version</a> So it came to pass, when he saw the nose ring, and the bracelets on his sister’s wrists, and when he heard the words of his sister Rebekah, saying, “Thus the man spoke to me,” that he went to the man. And there he stood by the camels at the well. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When he saw the ring and the bracelets on his sister’s wrists, and when he heard the words of his sister Rebekah, saying, “This is what the man said to me,” he went to the man; and behold, he was standing by the camels at the spring. <a href="/nasb/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> When he saw the ring and the bracelets on his sister&#8217s wrists, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, &#8220This is what the man said to me,&#8221 he went to the man; and behold, he was standing by the camels at the spring. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And it came about that when he saw the ring, and the bracelets on his sister’s wrists, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, “This is what the man said to me,” he went to the man; and behold, he was standing by the camels at the spring. <a href="/lsb/genesis/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now it happened, when he saw the ring and the bracelets on his sister’s wrists, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, “This is what the man said to me,” he came out to the man; and behold, he was standing by the camels at the spring. <a href="/amp/genesis/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When he saw the ring and the bracelets on his sister’s arms, and when he heard Rebekah his sister, saying, “The man said this to me,” he went to Eliezer and found him standing by the camels at the spring. <a href="/csb/genesis/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> As soon as he had seen the ring and the bracelets on his sister’s wrists, and when he had heard his sister Rebekah’s words—“The man said this to me! ”—he went to the man. He was standing there by the camels at the spring. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> As soon as he had seen the ring and the bracelets on his sister&#8217s wrists, and when he had heard his sister Rebekah&#8217s words—"The man said this to me!"—he went to the man. He was standing there by the camels at the spring. <a href="/asv/genesis/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> And it came to pass, when he saw the ring, and the bracelets upon his sister's hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spake the man unto me; that he came unto the man; and, behold, he was standing by the camels at the fountain. <a href="/erv/genesis/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> And it came to pass, when he saw the ring, and the bracelets upon his sister's hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spake the man unto me; that he came unto the man; and, behold, he stood by the camels at the fountain. <a href="/gwt/genesis/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He saw the nose ring and the bracelets on his sister's wrists and heard her tell what the man had said to her. Immediately, Laban ran out to the man by the spring. He came to the man, who was standing with the camels by the spring. <a href="/gnt/genesis/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> Laban had seen the nose ring and the bracelets on his sister's arms and had heard her say what the man had told her. He went to Abraham's servant, who was standing by his camels at the well, <a href="/isv/genesis/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> And so it was, as soon as he saw the nose ring and bracelets on his sister's wrists, and as soon as he heard what his sister Rebekah was saying about what the man had spoken to her, he went out to the man who was still standing by the camels at the spring! <a href="/msb/genesis/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As soon as he saw the ring, and the bracelets on his sister?s wrists, and heard Rebekah?s words, ?The man said this to me,? he went and found the man standing by the camels near the spring. <a href="/net/genesis/24.htm">NET Bible</a> When he saw the bracelets on his sister's wrists and the nose ring and heard his sister Rebekah say, "This is what the man said to me," he went out to meet the man. There he was, standing by the camels near the spring. <a href="/nheb/genesis/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And it happened, when he saw the nose ring and the bracelets on his sister's wrists, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, "This is what the man said to me," that he went to the man. And look, he was standing by the camels at the spring. <a href="/wbt/genesis/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And it came to pass when he saw the ear-ring and bracelets upon his sister's hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spoke the man to me; that he came to the man; and behold, he stood by the camels at the well. <a href="/web/genesis/24.htm">World English Bible</a> When he saw the ring, and the bracelets on his sister’s hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, “This is what the man said to me,” he came to the man. Behold, he was standing by the camels at the spring. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> indeed, it comes to pass, when he sees the ring, and the bracelets on the hands of his sister, and when he hears the words of his sister Rebekah, saying, “Thus has the man spoken to me,” that he comes to the man, and behold, he is standing by the camels by the fountain. <a href="/ylt/genesis/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> yea, it cometh to pass, when he seeth the ring, and the bracelets on the hands of his sister, and when he heareth the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, 'Thus hath the man spoken unto me,' that he cometh in unto the man, and lo, he is standing by the camels by the fountain. <a href="/slt/genesis/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And it will be after seeing the ring and the bracelets upon his sister's hands, and when hearing the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus the man spake to me; and he will come to the man, and behold, he stood by the camels at the fountain.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And when he had seen the earrings and bracelets in his sister's hands, and had heard all that she related, saying: Thus and thus the man spoke to me: he came to the man who stood by the camels, and near to the spring of water, <a href="/cpdv/genesis/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And when he had seen the earrings and bracelets in his sister’s hands, and he had heard all the words being repeated, “This is what the man spoke to me,” he came to the man who stood by the camels and near the spring of water, <a href="/nabre/genesis/24.htm">New American Bible</a> When he saw the nose-ring and the bracelets on his sister’s arms and when he heard Rebekah repeating what the man had said to her, he went to him while he was standing by the camels at the spring. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> As soon as he had seen the nose-ring, and the bracelets on his sister’s arms, and when he heard the words of his sister Rebekah, “Thus the man spoke to me,” he went to the man; and there he was, standing by the camels at the spring.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And it came to pass, when he saw the earrings and the bracelets on his sister's hands and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spoke the man to me, he came to the man; and, behold, he was standing by the camels at the well. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> When he saw the earrings and bracelets on the hands of his sister, and when he heard the words of Raphqa his sister, when she said, “Thus the man said to me”, and he came to the man, and behold, he was standing with the camels by the well.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And it came to pass, when he saw the ring, and the bracelets upon his sister's hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying: 'Thus spoke the man unto me,' that he came unto the man; and, behold, he stood by the camels at the fountain. <a href="/sep/genesis/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And it came to pass when he saw the ear-rings and the bracelets on the hands of his sister, and when he heard the words of Rebecca his sister, saying, Thus the man spoke to me, that he went to the man, as he stood by the camels at the well. <a href="/parallel/genesis/24-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=5428" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/24.htm">Rebekah is Chosen</a> …29Now Rebekah had a brother named Laban, and he rushed out to the man at the spring. 30<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/7200.htm" title="7200: kir·’ōṯ (Prep-k:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">As soon as he saw</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/5141.htm" title="5141: han·ne·zem (Art:: N-ms) -- A ring (worn as an ornament). From an unused root of uncertain meaning; a nose-ring.">the ring,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/6781.htm" title="6781: haṣ·ṣə·mi·ḏîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A bracelet, arm-clasp, a lid. Or tsamid; from tsamad; a bracelet or arm-clasp; generally, a lid.">the bracelets</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.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/269.htm" title="269: ’ă·ḥō·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Sister. Irregular feminine of 'ach; a sister (like 'Ezrachiy), literally and figuratively).">his sister’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yə·ḏê (N-fdc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">wrists,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: ū·ḵə·šā·mə·‘ōw (Conj-w, Prep-k:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">and heard</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/269.htm" title="269: ’ă·ḥō·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Sister. Irregular feminine of 'ach; a sister (like 'Ezrachiy), literally and figuratively)."></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7259.htm" title="7259: riḇ·qāh (N-proper-fs) -- Wife of Isaac. From an unused root probably meaning to clog by tying up the fetlock; fettering; Ribkah, the wife of Isaac.">Rebekah’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: diḇ·rê (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">words,</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: hā·’îš (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">“The man</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: ḏib·ber (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh- (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">to me,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: way·yā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">he went and found</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: hā·’îš (Art:: N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ‘ō·mêḏ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">standing</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!"></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.">by</a> <a href="/hebrew/1581.htm" title="1581: hag·gə·mal·lîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A camel. Apparently from gamal; a camel.">the camels</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.">near</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: hā·‘ā·yin (Art:: N-cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">the spring.</a> 31“Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” said Laban. “Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/24-53.htm">Genesis 24:53</a> 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. <a href="/genesis/29-10.htm">Genesis 29:10-12</a> 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. / He told Rachel that he was Rebekah’s son, a relative of her father, and she ran and told her father. <a href="/genesis/29-18.htm">Genesis 29:18</a> Since Jacob loved Rachel, he answered, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.” <a href="/genesis/31-1.htm">Genesis 31:1</a> Now Jacob heard that Laban’s sons were saying, “Jacob has taken away all that belonged to our father and built all this wealth at our father’s expense.” <a href="/genesis/31-14.htm">Genesis 31:14-16</a> And Rachel and Leah replied, “Do we have any portion or inheritance left in our father’s house? / Are we not regarded by him as outsiders? Not only has he sold us, but he has certainly squandered what was paid for us. / Surely all the wealth that God has taken away from our father belongs to us and to our children. So do whatever God has told you.” <a href="/genesis/34-12.htm">Genesis 34:12</a> Demand a high dowry and an expensive gift, and I will give you whatever you ask. Only give me the girl as my wife!” <a href="/exodus/3-22.htm">Exodus 3:22</a> Every woman shall ask her neighbor and any woman staying in her house for silver and gold jewelry and clothing, and you will put them on your sons and daughters. So you will plunder the Egyptians.” <a href="/exodus/11-2.htm">Exodus 11:2</a> Now announce to the people that men and women alike should ask their neighbors for articles of silver and gold.” <a href="/exodus/12-35.htm">Exodus 12:35-36</a> Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. / And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians. <a href="/numbers/31-50.htm">Numbers 31:50-54</a> So we have brought to the LORD an offering of the gold articles each man acquired—armlets, bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces—to make atonement for ourselves before the LORD.” / So Moses and Eleazar the priest received from them all the articles made out of gold. / All the gold that the commanders of thousands and of hundreds presented as an offering to the LORD weighed 16,750 shekels. ... <a href="/judges/8-24.htm">Judges 8:24-26</a> Then he added, “Let me make a request of you, that each of you give me an earring from his plunder.” (For the enemies had gold earrings because they were Ishmaelites.) / “We will give them gladly,” they replied. So they spread out a garment, and each man threw an earring from his plunder onto it. / The weight of the gold earrings he had requested was 1,700 shekels, in addition to the crescent ornaments, the pendants, the purple garments of the kings of Midian, and the chains from the necks of their camels. <a href="/1_kings/10-2.htm">1 Kings 10:2</a> She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in great abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke to him all that was on her mind. <a href="/2_chronicles/9-1.htm">2 Chronicles 9:1</a> Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon, she came to test him with difficult questions. She arrived in Jerusalem with a very large caravan—with camels bearing spices, gold in abundance, and precious stones. And she came to Solomon and spoke with him about all that was on her mind. <a href="/proverbs/25-25.htm">Proverbs 25:25</a> Like cold water to a weary soul is good news from a distant land. <a href="/isaiah/60-6.htm">Isaiah 60:6</a> Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And it came to pass, when he saw the earring and bracelets on his sister's hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spoke the man to me; that he came to the man; and, behold, he stood by the camels at the well.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">Bracelets</a> <a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">Camels</a> <a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">Earring</a> <a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">Ear-Ring</a> <a href="/genesis/24-29.htm">Fountain</a> <a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/genesis/21-26.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/genesis/24-29.htm">Rebekah</a> <a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">Ring</a> <a href="/genesis/20-12.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Sister's</a> <a href="/genesis/24-29.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/genesis/24-13.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/genesis/23-7.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/genesis/24-28.htm">Words</a> <a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">Wrists</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/24-47.htm">Bracelets</a> <a href="/genesis/24-31.htm">Camels</a> <a href="/genesis/24-47.htm">Earring</a> <a href="/genesis/24-47.htm">Ear-Ring</a> <a href="/genesis/24-42.htm">Fountain</a> <a href="/genesis/24-47.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/genesis/24-52.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/genesis/24-45.htm">Rebekah</a> <a href="/genesis/24-47.htm">Ring</a> <a href="/genesis/24-59.htm">Sister</a> <a href="/genesis/29-13.htm">Sister's</a> <a href="/genesis/24-42.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/genesis/24-31.htm">Standing</a> <a href="/genesis/28-13.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/genesis/24-52.htm">Words</a> <a href="/genesis/24-47.htm">Wrists</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 24</div>1. <a href="/genesis/24-1.htm">Abraham swears his servant.</a> 10. <a href="/genesis/24-10.htm">The servant's journey.</a> 12. <a href="/genesis/24-12.htm">His prayer.</a> 14. <a href="/genesis/24-14.htm">His sign.</a> 15. <a href="/genesis/24-15.htm">Rebekah meets him;</a> 18. <a href="/genesis/24-18.htm">fulfils his sign;</a> 22. <a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">receives jewels;</a> 23. <a href="/genesis/24-23.htm">shows her kindred;</a> 25. <a href="/genesis/24-25.htm">and invites him home.</a> 26. <a href="/genesis/24-26.htm">The servant blesses God.</a> 29. <a href="/genesis/24-29.htm">Laban entertains him.</a> 34. <a href="/genesis/24-34.htm">The servant shows his message.</a> 50. <a href="/genesis/24-50.htm">Laban and Bethuel approve it.</a> 58. <a href="/genesis/24-58.htm">Rebekah consents to go, and departs.</a> 62. <a href="/genesis/24-62.htm">Isaac meets and marries her.</a> </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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>As soon as he saw the ring, and the bracelets on his sister’s wrists The gifts of jewelry given to Rebekah by Abraham's servant are significant. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, such gifts were often part of a betrothal process, symbolizing a covenant or agreement. The ring and bracelets indicate the wealth and seriousness of the proposal from Isaac's family. This act of giving jewelry can be seen as a precursor to the modern engagement ring, symbolizing commitment and intention. The gifts also reflect the servant's success in his mission, as he was guided by God to find a suitable wife for Isaac, fulfilling Abraham's instructions.and heard Rebekah’s words, “The man said this to me,” Rebekah's recounting of the servant's words is crucial. It demonstrates her willingness to share the encounter and the proposal with her family, which was customary in patriarchal societies where family consent was essential. Her words also confirm the servant's story and the divine guidance he received, as he had prayed for a specific sign from God. This aligns with the biblical theme of God's providence and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, as seen throughout the narratives of the patriarchs.he went and found the man standing by the camels near the spring. The location by the spring is significant, as wells and springs were central to life in the ancient Near East, often serving as meeting places. The servant's position by the camels indicates his readiness to continue his journey, but also his patience and faith in God's plan. Camels, being valuable assets, signify the wealth and status of Abraham's household. This scene echoes other biblical encounters at wells, such as Jacob meeting Rachel and Moses meeting Zipporah, where divine appointments and future relationships are established. The servant's presence by the spring underscores the theme of divine orchestration in the unfolding of God's covenant promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/l/laban.htm">Laban</a> Rebekah's brother, who plays a significant role in the account by interacting with Abraham's servant. His actions are motivated by the sight of the gifts given to Rebekah. 2. <a href="/topical/r/rebekah.htm">Rebekah</a> The sister of Laban, who has just encountered Abraham's servant at the well. She is central to the unfolding of God's plan for Isaac's marriage. 3. <a href="/topical/a/abraham's_servant.htm">Abraham's Servant</a> The unnamed servant, likely Eliezer, tasked with finding a wife for Isaac. His faithfulness and prayerful approach are key elements in the account. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_spring.htm">The Spring</a> The location where Rebekah meets Abraham's servant, symbolizing a place of divine encounter and provision. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_camels.htm">The Camels</a> Represent the wealth and status of Abraham's household, as well as the means by which the servant traveled to find a wife for Isaac.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_influence_of_material_wealth.htm">The Influence of Material Wealth</a> Laban's reaction to the gifts highlights how material wealth can influence human behavior and decisions. Believers should be cautious of allowing material possessions to dictate their actions or relationships. <a href="/topical/g/god's_providential_guidance.htm">God's Providential Guidance</a> The events at the well demonstrate God's providence in guiding the servant to Rebekah. Trusting in God's guidance is crucial for believers, especially in significant life decisions. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_family_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Family in God's Plan</a> Rebekah's family plays a pivotal role in her journey to becoming Isaac's wife. This underscores the importance of family in the unfolding of God's plans and purposes. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a> Abraham's servant exemplifies faithfulness and reliance on God through prayer. Believers are encouraged to emulate such faithfulness in their own service to God and others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 24</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_nose_rings.htm">What is the Bible's stance on nose rings?</a> <a href="/q/heed_warnings,_stay_faithful.htm">What does the Bible say about body piercings?</a> <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 href="/q/is_every_statement_true_or_false.htm">What do camels symbolize in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 30. - And it cams to pass, when he saw the earring and bracelets upon his sister's hands (vide ver. 22), and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spake the man unto me; that he came unto the man (this explains the cause of the action mentioned in the previous verse); and, behold, he stood by the camels at the well. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/24-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>As soon as he saw כִּרְאֹ֣ת (kir·’ōṯ) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see the ring, הַנֶּ֗זֶם (han·ne·zem) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5141.htm">Strong's 5141: </a> A ring (worn as an ornament) and וְֽאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case the bracelets הַצְּמִדִים֮ (haṣ·ṣə·mi·ḏîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6781.htm">Strong's 6781: </a> A bracelet, arm-clasp, a lid on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his sister’s אֲחֹתוֹ֒ (’ă·ḥō·ṯōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_269.htm">Strong's 269: </a> Sister -- a sister wrists, יְדֵ֣י (yə·ḏê) Noun - fdc <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> A hand and heard וּכְשָׁמְע֗וֹ (ū·ḵə·šā·mə·‘ōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently Rebekah’s רִבְקָ֤ה (riḇ·qāh) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7259.htm">Strong's 7259: </a> Rebekah -- wife of Isaac words, דִּבְרֵ֞י (diḇ·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause “The man הָאִ֑ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person said דִבֶּ֥ר (ḏib·ber) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue this כֹּֽה־ (kōh-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now to me,” אֵלַ֖י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to he went and found וַיָּבֹא֙ (way·yā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go the man הָאִ֔ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> A man as an individual, a male person standing עֹמֵ֥ד (‘ō·mêḏ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations by עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the camels הַגְּמַלִּ֖ים (hag·gə·mal·lîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1581.htm">Strong's 1581: </a> A camel near עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the spring. הָעָֽיִן׃ (hā·‘ā·yin) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> An eye, a fountain <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/24-30.htm">Genesis 24:30 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/24-30.htm">Genesis 24:30 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/24-30.htm">Genesis 24:30 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/24-30.htm">Genesis 24:30 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/24-30.htm">Genesis 24:30 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/24-30.htm">Genesis 24:30 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/24-30.htm">Genesis 24:30 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/24-30.htm">Genesis 24:30 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/24-30.htm">Genesis 24:30 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/24-30.htm">Genesis 24:30 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/24-30.htm">OT Law: Genesis 24:30 It happened when he saw the ring (Gen. 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