Genesis 24:1-65

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 24:3

Genesis 24:3. That thou shalt not take a wife, &c.— Abraham apprehending probably his own death, and being anxious about his son Isaac, resolved to intrust the great charge of his matrimonial alliance to this faithful and long-approved servant, whom we are not to consider in a low light, but as the first and principal person under so great a man as Abraham. And certified of Isaac's consequence, as being the appointed father of the promised Seed, he was solicitous that he should not enter... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 24:7

Genesis 24:7. He shall find his angel, &c.— Desirous of understanding clearly the intention of Abraham, and consequently of fulfilling his oath, Eliezer inquires, Gen 24:5 whether, if the proper woman would not come to Isaac in the land of Canaan, he should be obliged to go a second time, and take Isaac with him to her in the land of Mesopotamia, whence Abraham came? This Abraham absolutely forbids, and, assured of God's favour, declares to him, that he had no doubt but that the Providence... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 24:10

Genesis 24:10. Servant took ten camels, &c.— Abraham dismissed his servant with a train suitable to the commission wherewith he was charged; loading his camels with proper presents for the dowry of the intended spouse of Isaac; it being the custom in those days for the husband to pay, not to receive, a dowry for the wife. Moses passed over the journey, and only informs us, that when Eliezer was arrived at the city of Nahor, he caused his camels to kneel down, that is, to rest, near a well... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 24:15

Genesis 24:15. It came to pass, &c.— Before he had done speaking, before he had mentally uttered this prayer, see Genesis 24:45. God, whose ears are ever open to the petitions of those who trust in him, prevented, as it were, his desires: and Rebekah, with her pitcher on her shoulder, appeared. What an image of the simplicity of the first ages! Indeed in that view nothing can be more pleasing than this whole transaction. Hesiod and Homer, representing the simplicity of the early ages, have... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 24:21

Genesis 24:21. To wit whether, &c.— This verse must be supposed to refer to the whole action, and expresses, that as soon as Rebekah began to employ herself on his account, Eliezer stood the meanwhile wrapt in wonder and silent attention, to note whether the sign, which he had requested of the Lord, would be fulfilled in her, and whether consequently his journey would be prosperous. The words finely express the situation of a man, who, with astonishment and surprise, considers in silence... read more

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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 24:22

Genesis 24:22. A golden ear-ring— A jewel for the forehead, says the margin of our bibles, and in Gen 24:47 it is said to have been put upon her face, or nose. That this was not a jewel for the ears seems probable, as it is in the singular only: but in what manner it was worn on the forehead or nose is doubtful. See Isaiah 3:21. (where the prophet speaks of the women's nose-jewels,) also Proverbs 11:22. Thevenot mentions it in his travels, as a custom still prevailing in the East, for women to... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 24:28

Genesis 24:28. Her mother's house— It seems very probable from this expression, that Bethuel the father was dead, and that the Bethuel mentioned after Laban, Gen 24:50 was a younger brother of Rebekah's. In Gen 24:53 no mention is made of the father. REFLECTIONS.—No sooner had Eliezer spoken in his heart, than God answers; so ready is he to hear our prayers. The maid comes, fills her pitcher, and is returning; but on his accosting her, she readily assists him to water his camels. In these days... read more

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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 24:31

Genesis 24:31. Thou blessed of the Lord— of Jehovah, in the Hebrew. Hence, it clearly appears, that the knowledge of Jehovah was not confined to Abraham and his immediate family. No appellation could be more beautiful or honourable than this; thou blessed of the Lord! for what can express more esteem than to call a man the favourite of God; or what more love, than to wish him the friendship of the Almighty? read more

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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 24:32-33

Genesis 24:32-33. He ungirded, &c.— We have here a fine picture of the simplicity and open-hearted hospitality of those times. We have similar passages in Homer, who, perhaps, borrowed his ideas on the subject from this sacred history. See Homer's Sixth Iliad in Pope, ver. 214. and Odyssey, iii. 69. and iv. 60, &c. in the original. read more

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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 24:40

Genesis 24:40. The Lord, before whom I walk, &c.— See ch. Genesis 17:1. The ancient manner is observable in this speech of Eliezer. In Homer the messages, &c. are always thus repeated. read more

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