Génesis 24:33

33 Cuando le sirvieron de comer, el criado dijo:—No comeré hasta haberles dicho lo que tengo que decir.—Habla con toda confianza —respondió Labán.

Génesis 24:33 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 24:33

And there was set [meat] before them to eat
By the order of Bethuel or Laban, or both; or, "afterwards was set" ^F12; that is after care had been taken the camels, then food being provided was set before the men to refresh them: but he said, I will not eat until I have told mine errand;
or, "spoke my words" ^F13; delivered the message he was sent with, and declared the business he came about; which shows him to be a diligent faithful servant, who had his master's interest at heart, and preferred it to his necessary food: and he said;
either Bethuel or Laban, for both were present, to whom the servant directed his discourse, ( Genesis 24:47 Genesis 24:50 ) ; perhaps Laban spoke in the name of his father, and bid him speak on;
go on with his discourse until he had said all he had to say, signifying that they were ready to give attention to him.

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FOOTNOTES:

F12 (Mvyyw) "post appositum", Drusius, Schmidt.
F13 (yrbd ytrbd) "donec loquar sermones meos", V. L. "vel mea verba", Pagninus, Montanus, Piscator.

Génesis 24:33 In-Context

31 —¡Ven, bendito del SEÑOR! —le dijo—. ¿Por qué te quedas afuera? ¡Ya he preparado la casa y un lugar para los camellos!

32 El criado entró en la casa. En seguida Labán desaparejó los camellos, les dio paja y forraje, y llevó agua para que el criado y sus acompañantes se lavaran los pies.

33 Cuando le sirvieron de comer, el criado dijo:—No comeré hasta haberles dicho lo que tengo que decir.—Habla con toda confianza —respondió Labán.

34 —Yo soy criado de Abraham —comenzó él—.

35 El SEÑOR ha bendecido mucho a mi amo y lo ha prosperado. Le ha dado ovejas y ganado, oro y plata, siervos y siervas, camellos y asnos.