Genesis 24:45

45 And even before I had finished speaking to my heart, there came Rivkah, going out with her jug on her shoulder; she went down to the spring and drew water. When I said to her, 'Please let me have a drink,'

Genesis 24:45 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 24:45

And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah
came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder
(See Gill on Genesis 24:15). and she went down unto the well, and drew [water]:
(See Gill on Genesis 24:16). and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.
(See Gill on Genesis 24:17).

Genesis 24:45 In-Context

43 then, here I am, standing by the spring. I will say to one of the girls coming out to draw water, "Let me have a sip of water from your jug."

44 If she answers, "Yes, drink; and I will water your camels as well," then let her be the woman you intend for my master's son.'

45 And even before I had finished speaking to my heart, there came Rivkah, going out with her jug on her shoulder; she went down to the spring and drew water. When I said to her, 'Please let me have a drink,'

46 she immediately lowered the jug from her shoulder and said, 'Drink, and I will water your camels as well.'So I drank, and she had the camels drink too.

47 "I asked her, 'Whose daughter are you?' and she answered, 'The daughter of B'tu'el son of Nachor, whom Milkah bore to him.'Then I put the ring on her nose and the bracelets on her wrists,