Genesis 24:21

21 The man was silently watching her to see whether or not the LORD had made his trip successful.

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 had finished giving him a drink, she said, "I'll also keep drawing water for your camels until they've had enough to drink."
20 So she quickly emptied her jar into the water trough, ran back to the well to draw more water, and drew enough for all his camels.
21 The man was silently watching her to see whether or not the LORD had made his trip successful.
22 When the camels had finished drinking, the man took out a gold nose ring weighing a fifth of an ounce and two gold bracelets weighing four ounces.
23 He asked, "Whose daughter are you? Please tell me whether there is room in your father's house for us to spend the night."
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