Genesis 24:21

21 The man stood gazing at her, wondering silently if the LORD had made his trip successful or not.

Genesis 24:21 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 24:21

And the man wondering at her
At her affability and courteousness to a stranger; at her humility and condescension to take upon her such a service; at her readiness, diligence, and laboriousness in it; and the quick dispatch she made; and at her expressions and conduct being so exactly agreeable to the token he desired to have; and at the providence of God in bringing him to this place so seasonably; and at the damsel, that she should come just at this time, and every way answer his expectations and desires: held his peace, to wit;
or to know, to think and consider further with himself, whether,
or "if" the Lord had made his journey prosperous or not;
or if not; he was musing and saying within himself, surely God had made his journey prosperous; or if not, how was it that such strange surprising circumstances should occur? or what else must be done by him? or what methods must be taken for the future.

Genesis 24:21 In-Context

19 When she finished giving him a drink, she said, "I'll draw some water for your camels too, till they've had enough to drink."
20 She emptied her water jar quickly into the watering trough, ran to the well again to draw water, and drew water for all of the camels.
21 The man stood gazing at her, wondering silently if the LORD had made his trip successful or not.
22 As soon as the camels had finished drinking, the man took out a gold ring, weighing a half shekel, and two gold bracelets for her arms, weighing ten shekels.
23 He said, "Please tell me whose daughter you are. Is there room in your father's house for us to spend the night?"
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