Génesis 24:33

33 Pero cuando la comida fue puesta delante de él para que comiera, dijo: No comeré hasta que haya dicho el propósito de mi viaje. Y Labán le dijo: Habla.

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.


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 Y le dijo: Entra, bendito del SEÑOR. ¿Por qué estás fuera? Yo he preparado la casa y un lugar para los camellos.
32 Entonces el hombre entró en la casa, y Labán descargó los camellos y les dio paja y forraje, y agua para lavar los pies de él y los pies de los hombres que estaban con él.
33 Pero cuando la comida fue puesta delante de él para que comiera, dijo: No comeré hasta que haya dicho el propósito de mi viaje. Y Labán le dijo: Habla.
34 Entonces dijo: Soy siervo de Abraham.
35 Y el SEÑOR ha bendecido en gran manera a mi señor, que se ha enriquecido, y le ha dado ovejas y vacas, plata y oro, siervos y siervas, camellos y asnos.
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