Genesis 24:52

52 When Abraham's servant heard their words, he ¹bowed himself to the ground before the LORD.

Genesis 24:52 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 24:52

And it came to pass, that when Abraham's servant heard these
words
That Laban and Bethuel said; and no doubt but the mother of Rebekah, and she herself consented that she should be the wife of Isaac, believing it was agreeable to the will of God: he worshipped the Lord, [bowing himself] to the earth;
in the most humble manner he prostrated himself before the Lord, acknowledging his kindness, and goodness, his faithfulness and truth, his power and his providence in this affair.

Genesis 24:52 In-Context

50 Then Laban and Bethuel replied, "The matter comes from the LORD ; so we cannot speak to you bad or good.

51 "Here is Rebekah before you, take her and go, and let her be the wife of your master's son, as the LORD has spoken."

52 When Abraham's servant heard their words, he bowed himself to the ground before the LORD .

53 The servant brought out articles of silver and articles of gold, and garments, and gave them to Rebekah; he also gave precious things to her brother and to her mother.

54 Then he and the men who were with him ate and drank and spent the night. When they arose in the morning, he said, "Send me away to my master."

Cross References

• 1. Genesis 24:26, 48

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit "to"