Genesis 24:58

58 And they sent for Rebekah and said to her, Are you ready to go with this man? And she said, I am ready.

Genesis 24:58 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 24:58

And they called Rebekah
Or ordered her to be called by one of the servants: and said unto her, wilt thou go with this man?
that is, directly; the question was not about her marriage of Isaac, that was agreed upon, and she had doubtless given her consent, and which she tacitly did by accepting of the presents, but about taking the journey immediately: and she said, I will go;
the note of Jarchi is,

``of myself, and even if you are not willing,''

which seems to make her answer rude, as well as resolute; but it must be interpreted consistent with her decent and modest behaviour, and as expressive of her agreeing to go with the man directly, having no manner of objection on her mind to it; but on the contrary found a strong inclination to it, and was determined on it; and perhaps was under a divine impulse, which strongly wrought upon her, and caused her to be so willing to leave her own people, and her father's house.

Genesis 24:58 In-Context

56 And he said, Do not keep me; the Lord has given a good outcome to my journey; let me now go back to my master.

57 And they said, We will send for the girl, and let her make the decision.

58 And they sent for Rebekah and said to her, Are you ready to go with this man? And she said, I am ready.

59 So they sent their sister Rebekah and her servant with Abraham's servant and his men.

60 And they gave Rebekah their blessing, saying, O sister, may you be the mother of thousands and ten thousands; and may your seed overcome all those who make war against them.