Genesis 24:45

45 “Before I had finished ¹speaking in my heart, behold, Rebekah came out with her water jar on her shoulder, and she went down to the spring and drew water. I said to her, ‘Please let me 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 behold, I am standing by the spring of water. Let the virgin who comes out to draw water, to whom I shall say, “Please give me a little water from your jar to drink, ”

44 and who will say to me, “Drink, and I will draw for your camels also, ” let her be the woman whom the Lord has appointed for my master’s son. ’

45 “Before I had finished speaking in my heart, behold, Rebekah came out with her water jar on her shoulder, and she went down to the spring and drew water. I said to her, ‘Please let me drink. ’

46 She quickly let down her jar from her shoulder and said, ‘Drink, and I will give your camels drink also. ’ So I drank, and she gave the camels drink also.

47 Then I asked her, ‘Whose daughter are you? ’ She said, ‘The daughter of Bethuel, Nahor’s son, whom Milcah bore to him. ’ So I put the ring on her nose and the bracelets on her arms.

Cross References

• 1. 24:45 1 Sam. 1:13