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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 />Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/24.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The man bowed low 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 />The man bowed his head and worshiped the LORD<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then the man bowed down his head and worshiped the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the man bowed low and worshiped the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the man bowed low and worshiped the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the man bowed low and worshiped the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the man bowed low and worshiped Yahweh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The man bowed his head and worshiped the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the man knelt low, worshiped the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the man bowed down, worshiped the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the man bowed his head, and worshipped Jehovah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then the servant bowed his head and prayed, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And the man bowed his head, and worshipped the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The man knelt, bowing to the LORD with his face touching the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then the man knelt 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 />At this, the man bowed down and worshipped the LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The man bowed his head and worshiped the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Then the man bowed his head and worshiped God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the man bowed his head, and worshipped the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The man bowed his head, and worshiped 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 the man bows, and pays respect to YHWH,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the man boweth, and doth obeisance to Jehovah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the man will bow down and prostrate himself to Jehovah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The man bowed himself down, and 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 />The man bowed himself down, and 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 />The man then knelt and bowed down to the LORD,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The man bowed his head and worshiped 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 the man knelt on the ground and worshipped the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the man knelt on the ground and he worshipped 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 the man bowed his head, and prostrated himself before the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the man being well pleased, worshipped the Lord,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/24-26.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=5401" 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">25</span>Then she added, “We have plenty of straw and feed, as well as a place for you to spend the night.” <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><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.">Then the man</a> <a href="/hebrew/6915.htm" title="6915: way·yiq·qōḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to shrivel up, i.e. Contract or bend the body in deference.">bowed down</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.">and worshiped</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.">the LORD,</a> </span><span class="reftext">27</span>saying, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not withheld His kindness and faithfulness from my master. As for me, the LORD has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives.”…<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/24-48.htm">Genesis 24:48</a></span><br />Then I bowed down and worshiped the LORD; and I blessed the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who led me on the right road to take the granddaughter of my master’s brother for his son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-52.htm">Genesis 24:52</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="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="/1_chronicles/29-20.htm">1 Chronicles 29:20</a></span><br />Then David said to the whole assembly, “Bless the LORD your God.” So the whole assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers. They bowed down and paid homage to the LORD and to the king.<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="/nehemiah/8-6.htm">Nehemiah 8:6</a></span><br />Then Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and with their hands uplifted, all the people said, “Amen, Amen!” Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/95-6.htm">Psalm 95:6</a></span><br />O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-1.htm">Psalm 103:1-2</a></span><br />Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. / Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-48.htm">Psalm 106:48</a></span><br />Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-19.htm">Daniel 2:19-20</a></span><br />During the night, the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision, and he blessed the God of heaven / and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-46.htm">Luke 1:46-47</a></span><br />Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, / and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-28.htm">Luke 2:28-32</a></span><br />Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying: / “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace. / For my eyes have seen Your salvation, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-23.htm">John 4:23-24</a></span><br />But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. / God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/27-35.htm">Acts 27:35</a></span><br />After he had said this, Paul took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-11.htm">Romans 14:11</a></span><br />It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-48.htm">Genesis 24:48,52</a></b></br> And I bowed down my head, and worshipped the LORD, and blessed the LORD God of my master Abraham, which had led me in the right way to take my master's brother's daughter unto his son… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/22-5.htm">Genesis 22:5</a></b></br> And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/4-31.htm">Exodus 4:31</a></b></br> And the people believed: and when they heard that the LORD had visited the children of Israel, and that he had looked upon their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshipped.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/13-10.htm">Bent</a> <a href="/genesis/23-12.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/genesis/23-12.htm">Boweth</a> <a href="/genesis/21-32.htm">Head</a> <a href="/genesis/8-8.htm">Low</a> <a href="/daniel/3-18.htm">Obeisance</a> <a href="/matthew/28-17.htm">Prostrated</a> <a href="/philippians/2-8.htm">Stooped</a> <a href="/genesis/22-5.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/revelation/20-4.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/revelation/20-4.htm">Worshipped</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/24-48.htm">Bent</a> <a href="/genesis/24-48.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/genesis/24-52.htm">Boweth</a> <a href="/genesis/24-48.htm">Head</a> <a href="/genesis/43-28.htm">Low</a> <a href="/genesis/24-48.htm">Obeisance</a> <a href="/genesis/24-48.htm">Prostrated</a> <a href="/genesis/49-9.htm">Stooped</a> <a href="/genesis/26-25.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/genesis/24-48.htm">Worshiped</a> <a href="/genesis/24-48.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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He was tasked with finding a wife for Isaac, Abraham's son. This reflects the trust and responsibility placed upon him, highlighting the importance of servanthood and faithfulness in fulfilling God's purposes.<p><b>bowed down</b><br>Bowing down is a physical act of reverence and submission, common in ancient Near Eastern cultures. It signifies humility and acknowledgment of a higher authority. This act demonstrates the servant's recognition of God's sovereignty and his gratitude for divine guidance in his mission.<p><b>and worshiped</b><br>Worship here involves both an attitude of the heart and an outward expression. It is a response to God's faithfulness and provision. Worship in the Old Testament often included prayer, sacrifice, and thanksgiving, reflecting a deep relationship with God. This act of worship underscores the servant's acknowledgment of God's active role in the events unfolding.<p><b>the LORD</b><br>The use of "the LORD" (YHWH) indicates the covenant name of God, emphasizing His personal relationship with Abraham and his descendants. This name is associated with God's promises and faithfulness. The servant's worship of the LORD connects this event to the broader narrative of God's covenantal faithfulness, as seen throughout the patriarchal stories and ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is the mediator of a new covenant.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_servant.htm">The Servant</a></b><br>The unnamed servant of Abraham, traditionally understood to be Eliezer of Damascus, tasked with finding a wife for Isaac.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a></b><br>The patriarch who sends his servant to find a wife for his son Isaac from his own relatives.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebekah.htm">Rebekah</a></b><br>The woman chosen by God to be Isaac's wife, fulfilling the servant's prayer for guidance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/n/nahor's_city.htm">Nahor's City</a></b><br>The place where the servant encounters Rebekah, significant as the home of Abraham's relatives.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_well.htm">The Well</a></b><br>The location where the servant meets Rebekah, a common gathering place and a setting for divine encounters in the Bible.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/w/worship_as_a_response_to_god's_guidance.htm">Worship as a Response to God's Guidance</a></b><br>The servant's immediate response to God's clear guidance was worship. This teaches us the importance of acknowledging and praising God when He answers our prayers and directs our paths.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prayer_in_decision-making.htm">The Role of Prayer in Decision-Making</a></b><br>The servant's journey was marked by prayer, demonstrating the necessity of seeking God's will in our decisions. We should emulate this by praying for guidance in our own lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a></b><br>The servant's dedication to his master's mission reflects the faithfulness expected of us in our service to God and others. We should strive to fulfill our responsibilities with integrity and devotion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_god's_sovereignty.htm">Recognizing God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>The servant's worship highlights his recognition of God's sovereignty in orchestrating events. We are reminded to trust in God's control over our circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/gratitude_for_god's_provision.htm">Gratitude for God's Provision</a></b><br>The servant's act of worship was also an expression of gratitude. We should cultivate a heart of thankfulness for God's provision and care in our lives.<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/why_is_polytheism_older_than_monotheism.htm">Why do polytheistic religions predate monotheism?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'ceremonially_unclean'_mean.htm">Can the Lord do everything?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_bible's_view_on_caste.htm">What does God perceive with His eyes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_free_will_key_to_god's_governance.htm">Is human free will central to God's moral governance?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/24-26.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">Then the man</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאִ֔ישׁ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’îš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<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">bowed down</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּקֹּ֣ד</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiq·qōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6915.htm">Strong's 6915: </a> </span><span class="str2">To shrivel up, contract, bend the body, in deference</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and worshiped</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשְׁתַּ֖חוּ</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">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/24-26.htm">Genesis 24:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/24-26.htm">Genesis 24:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/24-26.htm">Genesis 24:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/24-26.htm">Genesis 24:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/24-26.htm">Genesis 24:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/24-26.htm">Genesis 24:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/24-26.htm">Genesis 24:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/24-26.htm">Genesis 24:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/24-26.htm">Genesis 24:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/24-26.htm">Genesis 24:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/24-26.htm">OT Law: Genesis 24:26 The man bowed his head and worshiped (Gen. 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