Genesis 24:26

26 And the man knelt down and worshiped Yahweh.

Genesis 24:26 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 24:26

And the man bowed down his head
To show what a deep sense he had of the divine goodness, and in humble acknowledgment of the favours he had received in being thus providentially directed: and worshipped the Lord;
gave thanks unto him, that he had thus far prospered him, hoping and believing that things were in good forwardness, according to his master's mind and will.

Genesis 24:26 In-Context

24 And she said to him, "I [am] the daughter of Bethuel, son of Milcah, whom she bore to Nahor."

25 Then she said to him, "We have both straw and fodder in abundance, as well as a place to spend the night."

26 And the man knelt down and worshiped Yahweh.

27 And he said, "Blessed [be] Yahweh, God of my master Abraham, who has not withheld his loyal love and his faithfulness from my master. I [was] on the way [and] Yahweh led me [to] the house of my master's brother."

28 Then the girl ran and reported these things to the household of her mother.