Genesis 24:26

26 ¹The man bowed 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 She said to him, “I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, whom she bore to Nahor. ”

25 She added, “We have plenty of both straw and fodder, and room to spend the night. ”

26 The man bowed his head and worshiped the Lord

27 and said, “Blessed be the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken his steadfast love and his faithfulness toward my master. As for me, the Lord has led me in the way to the house of my master’s kinsmen. ”

28 Then the young woman ran and told her mother’s household about these things.

Cross References

• 1. 24:26 ver. 48, 52; Ex. 4:31