John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 24:1
Gen 24:1 And Abraham was old, [and] well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things. Ver. 1. And Abraham was old. ] Non tam canis et annis, quam virtutibus et sapientia gravis , as one saith of Atticus. a Abraham had a good gray head, as it is elsewhere said of him: hence, so honoured not only at home, but by the Hittites. Gen 23:6 Cognata sunt γνρας et γερας ( ut ηθος et εθος ), old age and honour are near akin in the Greek tongue. And God bids, "honour the face of... read more
The Biblical Illustrator - Genesis 24:32-49
Genesis 24:32-49Led me in the right way to take my master’s brother’s daughter unto his sonThe marriage treatyI.ITS RELIGIOUS ELEMENT. 1. The sense of instant duty. 2. A recognition of God’s gracious dealings. 3. A solemn sense of responsibility. (1) To man. (2) To God. II. ITS ECONOMIC ELEMENT. The steward gives an account of Abraham’s wealth and position (Genesis 24:35). He knew that the parents of this well-bred damsel would never consent to give their daughter to a man of mean circumstances... read more