The man took, i.e. gave to her, (as that word of taking, or receiving, is oft used, as Genesis 12:19; Exodus 18:12; Exodus 29:25; Psalms 68:18, compared with Ephesians 4:8), a golden earring; so the word signifies, Genesis 35:4; Exodus 32:2,Exodus 32:3. Or, jewels for the forehead, which hung down from the forehead to the nose, or between the eyes. So the word is used, Genesis 24:47; Ezekiel 16:12. read more
And said, or, for he had said; for it is probable he inquired who she was before he gave her those presents. read more
So she signifies that she was Nahor’s daughter, not by his concubine, but by his lawful and principal wife. read more
Giving thanks to God for his marvellous assistance hitherto, and begging the continuance of his presence and blessing. read more
His mercy and his truth, i.e. who hath showed his mercy in promising all manner of blessings, and his truth in performing his promises at this day. Or, it is a figure called hendyadis, for true mercy: q. d. he hath not only been kind to him in show, and in words, but in real and considerable effects. My master’s brethren, i.e. near kinsmen, as that word is commonly used, as Genesis 24:48; Genesis 13:8; Mark 3:31,Mark 3:32. read more
Not of her father’s house; either because her father was now dead, and Bethuel, who is hereafter mentioned, was not Laban’s father, but his brother so called; or because the women had distinct apartments in the houses, and she went first thither according to her custom. read more
Come in, thou blessed of the Lord, i.e. whom God hath so eminently favoured and blessed. read more
Of which custom, see Genesis 18:4. read more
i.e. Hath purposed and promised, and doth by me engage that he will give. Things are oft said to be done, in Scripture language, when they will certainly and shortly be done. read more
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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Genesis 24:21
The man wondered at her, i.e. at the wonderful providence of God, and the eminent answer of his prayer. read more