Genesis 24:48

48 and bowed in worship to God. I praised God, the God of my master Abraham who had led me straight to the door of my master's family to get a wife for his son.

Genesis 24:48 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 24:48

And I bowed down my head, and worshipped the Lord
(See Gill on Genesis 24:26). And blessed the Lord God of my master Abraham, which had led me in the
right way to take my master's brother's daughter unto his son.
(See Gill on Genesis 24:27).

Genesis 24:48 In-Context

46 She didn't hesitate. She held out her jug and said, 'Drink; and when you're finished I'll also water your camels.' I drank, and she watered the camels.
47 I asked her, 'Whose daughter are you?' She said, 'The daughter of Bethuel whose parents were Nahor and Milcah.' I gave her a ring for her nose, bracelets for her arms,
48 and bowed in worship to God. I praised God, the God of my master Abraham who had led me straight to the door of my master's family to get a wife for his son.
49 "Now, tell me what you are going to do. If you plan to respond with a generous yes, tell me. But if not, tell me plainly so I can figure out what to do next."
50 Laban and Bethuel answered, "This is totally from God. We have no say in the matter, either yes or no.
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