Genesis 24:26

26 And the man bowed down his head, and worshiped the LORD.

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 unto him, "I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, whom she bore unto Nahor."

25 She said moreover unto him, "We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in."

26 And the man bowed down his head, and worshiped the LORD.

27 And he said, "Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master from His mercy and His truth. I, being on the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren."

28 And the damsel ran and told those of her mother's house these things.