Genesis 24:34

34 "I am Abraham's servant," he said.

Genesis 24:34 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 24:34

And he said, I [am] Abraham's servant.
] Not Abraham himself, this undeceived Laban, if he so thought, but a servant of his; which was enough to introduce his discourse, his master being a near relation of theirs, and well known to them by name, if not in person.

Genesis 24:34 In-Context

32 So the man went into the house. The camels were unloaded and given straw and feed. Then water was brought for him and his men to wash their feet.

33 When the food was put in front of him, he said, "I won't eat until I've said what I have to say." "Speak up," Laban said.

34 "I am Abraham's servant," he said.

35 "The LORD has blessed my master, and he has become wealthy. The LORD has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, male and female slaves, camels and donkeys.

36 My master's wife Sarah gave him a son in her old age, and my master has given that son everything he has.