Genesis 24:34

34 The man said, "I am Abraham's servant."

Genesis 24:34 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 24:34

And he said, I [am] Abraham's servant.
] Not Abraham himself, this undeceived Laban, if he so thought, but a servant of his; which was enough to introduce his discourse, his master being a near relation of theirs, and well known to them by name, if not in person.

Genesis 24:34 In-Context

32 So the man entered the house. Then Laban unbridled the camels, provided straw and feed for them and water to wash his feet and the feet of the men with him,
33 and set out a meal for him. But the man said, "I won't eat until I've said something." Laban replied, "Say it."
34 The man said, "I am Abraham's servant."
35 The LORD has richly blessed my master, has made him a great man, and has given him flocks, cattle, silver, gold, men servants, women servants, camels, and donkeys.
36 My master's wife Sarah gave birth to a son for my master in her old age, and he's given him everything he owns.
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