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class="padleft"><div 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 />So she quickly emptied her jar into the trough, ran back to the well to draw more water, and drew enough for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/24.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />So she quickly emptied her jug into the watering trough and ran back to the well to draw water for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So she quickly emptied her jar into the trough and ran again to the well to draw water, and she drew for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And she quickly emptied her jar into the trough and ran back to the well to draw water, until she had drawn water for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw <i>water</i>, and drew for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then she quickly emptied her pitcher into the trough, ran back to the well to draw <i>water,</i> and drew for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So she quickly emptied her jar into the trough, and ran back to the well to draw, and she drew for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So she quickly emptied her jar into the trough, and ran back to the well to draw, and she drew for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So she quickly emptied her jar into the trough, and ran back to the well to draw, and she drew for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So she hurried and emptied her jar into the watering channel and ran again to the well to draw, and she drew for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So she quickly emptied her jar into the trough, and ran again to the well and drew water for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She quickly emptied her jug into the trough and hurried to the well again to draw water. She drew water for all his camels<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She quickly emptied her jug into the trough and hurried to the well again to draw water. She drew water for all his camels<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw, and drew for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw, and drew for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So she quickly emptied her jar into the water trough, ran back to the well to draw more water, and drew enough for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />She quickly emptied her jar into the animals' drinking trough and ran to the well to get more water, until she had watered all his camels. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />She quickly emptied her jug into the trough and ran to the well to draw again until she had drawn enough water for all ten of the servant's camels. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And she quickly emptied her jar into the trough and ran back to the well to draw water, until she had drawn water for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />She quickly emptied her jug into the watering trough and ran back to the well to draw more water until she had drawn enough for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So she hurried and emptied her jug into the trough and ran again to the well to draw, and drew for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again to the well to draw water, and drew for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />She hurried, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again to the well to draw, and drew for all his camels. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and she hurries, and empties her pitcher into the drinking-trough, and runs again to the well to draw, and draws for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and she hasteth, and emptieth her pitcher into the drinking-trough, and runneth again unto the well to draw, and draweth for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And she will hasten and empty her bucket into the watering trough, and will run again to the well to draw, and will draw for all his camels.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And pouring out the pitcher into the troughs, she ran back to the well to draw water: and having drawn she gave to all the camels. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And pouring out the pitcher into the troughs, she ran back to the well to draw water; and having drawn, she gave it to all the camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />With that, she quickly emptied her jug into the drinking trough and ran back to the well to draw more water, until she had drawn enough for all the camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />So she quickly emptied her jar into the trough and ran again to the well to draw, and she drew for all his camels.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So she hastened and emptied her pitcher into the trough and ran again to the well to draw water, and she drew water for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And she hurried and emptied her cruse in the trough, and she ran again to the well to fill up, and she filled all his camels.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And she hastened, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw, and drew for all his camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And she hasted, and emptied the water-pot into the trough, and ran to the well to draw again, and drew water for all the camels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/24-20.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=5356" 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">19</span>After she had given him a drink, she said, “I will also draw water for your camels, until they have had enough to drink.” <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/4116.htm" title="4116: wat·tə·ma·hêr (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To hasten. A primitive root; properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. to hurry; often used adverbially, promptly.">And she quickly</a> <a href="/hebrew/6168.htm" title="6168: wat·tə·‘ar (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To be naked or bare. A primitive root; to be bare; hence, to empty, pour out, demolish.">emptied</a> <a href="/hebrew/3537.htm" title="3537: kad·dāh (N-fsc:: 3fs) -- A jar. From an unused root meaning to deepen; properly, a pail; but generally of earthenware; a jar for domestic purposes.">her jar</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">into</a> <a href="/hebrew/8268.htm" title="8268: haš·šō·qeṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- Watering trough. From shaqah; a trough.">the trough</a> <a href="/hebrew/7323.htm" title="7323: wat·tā·rāṣ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To run. A primitive root; to run.">and ran</a> <a href="/hebrew/5750.htm" title="5750: ‘ō·wḏ (Adv) -- Or rod; from uwd; properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially, again, repeatedly, still, more.">back</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/875.htm" title="875: hab·bə·’êr (Art:: N-fs) -- A well, pit. From ba'ar; a pit; especially a well.">the well</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 water,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7579.htm" title="7579: wat·tiš·’aḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To draw (water). A primitive root; to bale up water.">until she had drawn water</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">for all</a> <a href="/hebrew/1581.htm" title="1581: gə·mal·lāw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A camel. Apparently from gamal; a camel.">his camels.</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>Meanwhile, the man watched her silently to see whether or not the LORD had made his journey a success.…<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="/john/4-7.htm">John 4:7-15</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="/exodus/2-16.htm">Exodus 2:16-21</a></span><br />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. / When the daughters returned to their father Reuel, he asked them, “Why have you returned so early today?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/2-9.htm">Ruth 2:9</a></span><br />Let your eyes be on the field they are harvesting, and follow along after these girls. Indeed, I have ordered the young men not to touch you. And when you are thirsty, go and drink from the jars the young men have filled.”<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="/1_kings/17-10.htm">1 Kings 17:10-11</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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-42.htm">Matthew 10:42</a></span><br />And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/9-41.htm">Mark 9:41</a></span><br />Indeed, if anyone gives you even a cup of water because you bear the name of Christ, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/10-33.htm">Luke 10:33-34</a></span><br />But a Samaritan on a journey came upon him, and when he saw him, he had compassion. / He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/13-4.htm">John 13:4-5</a></span><br />So He got up from the supper, laid aside His outer garments, and wrapped a towel around His waist. / After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and dry them with the towel that was around Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-36.htm">Acts 9:36-39</a></span><br />In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (which is translated as Dorcas), who was always occupied with works of kindness and charity. / At that time, however, she became sick and died, and her body was washed and placed in an upper room. / Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to urge him, “Come to us without delay.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a></span><br />Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a></span><br />Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-15.htm">James 2:15-17</a></span><br />Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. / If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that? / So too, faith by itself, if it does not result in action, is dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">1 Peter 4:9</a></span><br />Show hospitality to one another without complaining.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a></span><br />Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And she hurried, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again to the well to draw water, and drew for all his camels.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/9-10.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/genesis/24-19.htm">Camels</a> <a href="/genesis/24-19.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/genesis/18-23.htm">Draweth</a> <a href="/genesis/19-9.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Emptied</a> <a href="/genesis/24-19.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/genesis/24-18.htm">Hasted</a> <a href="/genesis/24-18.htm">Hastened</a> <a href="/genesis/24-18.htm">Hasteth</a> <a href="/genesis/24-18.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/genesis/24-18.htm">Jar</a> <a href="/genesis/24-18.htm">Pitcher</a> <a href="/genesis/21-14.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/genesis/24-18.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/genesis/24-17.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/genesis/24-17.htm">Runneth</a> <a href="/genesis/24-16.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/luke/2-16.htm">Trough</a> <a href="/genesis/24-18.htm">Vessel</a> <a href="/genesis/24-19.htm">Water</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/29-7.htm">Animals</a> <a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">Camels</a> <a href="/genesis/24-43.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/genesis/33-7.htm">Draweth</a> <a href="/genesis/24-45.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/genesis/42-35.htm">Emptied</a> <a href="/genesis/24-22.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/genesis/24-46.htm">Hasted</a> <a href="/genesis/44-11.htm">Hastened</a> <a href="/genesis/24-46.htm">Hasteth</a> <a href="/genesis/24-29.htm">Hurried</a> <a href="/genesis/24-43.htm">Jar</a> <a href="/genesis/24-43.htm">Pitcher</a> <a href="/genesis/28-11.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/genesis/24-29.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/genesis/24-28.htm">Ran</a> <a href="/genesis/24-28.htm">Runneth</a> <a href="/genesis/24-29.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-5.htm">Trough</a> <a href="/genesis/24-43.htm">Vessel</a> <a href="/genesis/24-32.htm">Water</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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In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, hospitality was a highly valued virtue. Rebekah's actions demonstrate her willingness to serve and her industrious nature. The trough was a common feature in ancient wells, designed to hold water for animals. This act of emptying her jar quickly suggests her efficiency and readiness to help, reflecting the qualities that would make her a suitable wife for Isaac.<p><b>and ran back to the well to draw water</b><br>Rebekah's running indicates her enthusiasm and commitment to the task. Wells were central to community life in ancient times, often located outside the city gates. Drawing water was typically a woman's task, and it required physical strength and endurance. Her repeated trips to the well show her dedication and strength, qualities that are commendable and align with the <a href="/proverbs/31.htm">Proverbs 31</a> description of a virtuous woman.<p><b>until she had drawn water for all his camels</b><br>Camels are known to drink large quantities of water, especially after a long journey. A single camel can drink up to 20-30 gallons of water. Abraham's servant had ten camels, indicating that Rebekah's task was not only labor-intensive but also time-consuming. This detail underscores her generosity and willingness to go above and beyond what was expected. Her actions can be seen as a foreshadowing of the abundant blessings that would come through her lineage, ultimately leading to the birth of Jesus Christ, who offers living water to all (<a href="/john/4-10.htm">John 4:10-14</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/r/rebekah.htm">Rebekah</a></b><br>A young woman of great character and hospitality, Rebekah is the daughter of Bethuel and becomes the wife of Isaac. Her actions in this passage demonstrate her willingness to serve and her industrious nature.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliezer.htm">Eliezer (Abraham's Servant)</a></b><br>Although not named in this chapter, he is traditionally understood to be Eliezer of Damascus, Abraham's trusted servant, tasked with finding a wife for Isaac.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_well.htm">The Well</a></b><br>A central place in the account, the well is where Rebekah meets Abraham's servant. It symbolizes provision and sustenance, both physically and spiritually.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/camels.htm">Camels</a></b><br>The camels represent the wealth and status of Abraham's household. Rebekah's willingness to water them shows her generosity and diligence.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/n/nahor.htm">Nahor</a></b><br>The city where Abraham's relatives live, and where Rebekah is found. It is significant as the place where God's providence unfolds in the account.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_virtue_of_diligence.htm">The Virtue of Diligence</a></b><br>Rebekah's quick and thorough response to the needs of the servant and his camels demonstrates the importance of diligence in our daily tasks. We are called to work heartily as unto the Lord.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_heart_of_hospitality.htm">The Heart of Hospitality</a></b><br>Rebekah's actions show a heart of hospitality, serving others without expecting anything in return. This is a model for Christian living, where we are encouraged to serve others selflessly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_appointments.htm">Divine Appointments</a></b><br>The meeting at the well was not by chance but a divine appointment orchestrated by God. We should be attentive to the opportunities God places in our paths to fulfill His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>Rebekah's willingness to serve is an example of faith in action. Our faith should be evident in our deeds, reflecting the love and character of Christ.<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/can_rebekah_water_10_camels_alone.htm">How realistic is it for Rebekah to singlehandedly draw enough water for ten camels (Genesis 24:14-20), given the demands of daily chores?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_genesis_24_14_approved.htm">Why is a sign-based approach (Genesis 24:14) seemingly approved here, when similar methods are discouraged in other biblical passages?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_rebekah_in_the_bible.htm">Who is Rebekah in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough</span> (or gutter made of stone, with which wells were usually provided, and which were filled with water when animals required to drink), <span class="cmt_word">and ran again unto the well to draw water, and drew for all his camels.</span> "At one point we came upon a large village of nomad Bedouins dwelling in their black tents. For the first time we encountered a shepherd playing on his reeden pipe, and followed by his flock. He was leading them to a fountain, from which a maiden was meanwhile drawing water with a rope, and pouring it into a large stone trough. She was not so beautiful as Rebekah" ('In the Holy Land,' by Rev. A. Thomson, D.D. p. 198). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/24-20.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">And she quickly</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתְּמַהֵ֗ר</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tə·ma·hêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4116.htm">Strong's 4116: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be liquid, flow easily, to hurry, promptly</span><br /><br /><span class="word">emptied</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתְּעַ֤ר</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tə·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6168.htm">Strong's 6168: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be, bare, to empty, pour out, demolish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">her jar</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּדָּהּ֙</span> <span class="translit">(kad·dāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3537.htm">Strong's 3537: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pail, earthenware, a jar</span><br /><br /><span class="word">into</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the trough</span><br /><span class="heb">הַשֹּׁ֔קֶת</span> <span class="translit">(haš·šō·qeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8268.htm">Strong's 8268: </a> </span><span class="str2">Watering trough</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and ran</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתָּ֥רָץ</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tā·rāṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7323.htm">Strong's 7323: </a> </span><span class="str2">To run</span><br /><br /><span class="word">back</span><br /><span class="heb">ע֛וֹד</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·wḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5750.htm">Strong's 5750: </a> </span><span class="str2">Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶֽל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the well</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבְּאֵ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bə·’êr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_875.htm">Strong's 875: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pit, a well</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to draw water,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִשְׁאֹ֑ב</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">until she had drawn water</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּשְׁאַ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tiš·’aḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<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">for all</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his camels.</span><br /><span class="heb">גְּמַלָּֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(gə·mal·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1581.htm">Strong's 1581: </a> </span><span class="str2">A camel</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/24-20.htm">Genesis 24:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/24-20.htm">Genesis 24:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/24-20.htm">Genesis 24:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/24-20.htm">Genesis 24:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/24-20.htm">Genesis 24:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/24-20.htm">Genesis 24:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/24-20.htm">Genesis 24:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/24-20.htm">Genesis 24:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/24-20.htm">Genesis 24:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/24-20.htm">Genesis 24:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/24-20.htm">OT Law: Genesis 24:20 She hurried and emptied her pitcher into (Gen. 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