Genesis 24:50-61 KJV,ASV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 24:29-53

We have here the making up of the marriage between Isaac and Rebekah. It is related very largely and particularly, even to the minute circumstances, which, we should think, might have been spared, while other things of great moment and mystery (as the story of Melchizedek) are related in few words. Thus God conceals that which is curious from the wise and prudent, reveals to babes that which is common and level to their capacity (Matt. 11:25), and rules and saves the world by the foolishness... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 24:54-61

Rebekah is here taking leave of her father's house; and 1. Abraham's servant presses for a dismission. Though he and his company were very welcome, and very cheerful there, yet he said, Send me away (Gen. 24:54), and again, Gen. 24:56. He knew his master would expect him home with some impatience; he had business to do at home which wanted him, and therefore, as one that preferred his work before his pleasure, he was for hastening home. Note, Lingering and loitering no way become a wise and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:50

Then Laban and Bethuel answered ,.... The order of the words in the original is, "then answered Laban and Bethuel"; the word for "answered" is in the singular number, from whence it may be concluded, that Laban gave the answer in the name of Bethuel, he consenting to it, who might be an old man, and left the management of his family affairs to his son, who, Aben Ezra thinks, excelled his father in wisdom and honour; but Jarchi represents him as a wicked and impudent man, who took upon him to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:51

Behold, Rebekah is before thee ,.... Not only was present, but she was delivered to him, or his request was granted: take her , and go, and let her be thy master's son's wife ; not that they meant he should go away directly with her; for they afterwards solicit her stay with them some time; but they agreed that he should bare her and conduct her to Isaac, to be taken by him for his wife: as the Lord hath spoken ; for so they understood the token given to the servant to know her... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:52

And it came to pass, that when Abraham's servant heard these words ,.... That Laban and Bethuel said; and no doubt but the mother of Rebekah, and she herself consented that she should be the wife of Isaac, believing it was agreeable to the will of God: he worshipped the Lord, bowing himself to the earth ; in the most humble manner he prostrated himself before the Lord, acknowledging his kindness, and goodness, his faithfulness and truth, his power and his providence in this affair. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:53

And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold ,.... Ornaments for women, which he had brought along with him for presents, and which were a proof of the riches of his master, and of his generosity and liberality, who had furnished him with such a profusion of rich things to bestow on the person that should be got for his son's wife: and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah ; costly suits of clothes such as in those times were given to persons at their marriage, or in... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:54

And they did eat and drink, he, and the men that were with him ,.... Every thing being settled with respect to the affair he came about, he then sat down at table, and ate of the provisions set before him; he and the men that came along with him; and refreshed themselves: and tarried all night ; lodged there all night: and they rose up in the morning ; the servant and his men: and he said, send me away to my master ; either to Abraham, who was waiting to hear what success his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:55

And her brother and her mother said ,.... Here her brother Laban is set before his mother, as above before his father, being the chief speaker and the principal manager of business: let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten ; which was but a reasonable request; and if no more time is intended, it is much the servant should object, and not readily agree to it; but in the margin it is, "a full year" or "ten months"; and so Onkelos and Jonathan, and other Jewish writers ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:56

And he said unto them, hinder me not ,.... Do not detain me, let me set forward on my journey: seeing, the Lord hath prospered my way ; succeeded him in what he came about; and by his being succeeded so well, and so soon, it seemed to be the mind of the Lord that he should hasten his journey homeward: send me away, that I may go to my master ; and carry him the good news of his success, and attend his domestic affairs, over which he was set. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:57

And they said, we will call the damsel ,.... Who perhaps through modesty had withdrawn herself to her own apartment, while the man and her friends were discoursing on this subject: and inquire at her mouth ; what she says to it, whether willing to go directly or not; the matter in question was referred to her, and left to her decision. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 24:29-53

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 24:54-61

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:50

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:51

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:52

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:53

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:54

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:55

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:56

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 24:57

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