Genesis 24:59

59 So they sent them off, their sister Rebekah with her nurse, and Abraham's servant with his men.

Genesis 24:59 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 24:59

And they sent away Rebekah their sister
Not in a pet or angry humour, but with good will; they agreed she should go, and took their leave in a very honourable and affectionate manner. This is to be understood of her brother Laban, and of other brethren and sisters she might have; though by the connection of the words with the preceding, they seem to design her brother and mother, who spoke last; and probably all her relations are meant, who call her their sister, because so nearly related to them: and her nurse:
who had been her nurse in former times, as Aben Ezra observes, in her infancy, for whom she had a particular affection, as is often the case; her name was Deborah, as appears from ( Genesis 35:8 ) : and Abraham's servant, and his men;
who were dismissed in an handsome manner by the family.

Genesis 24:59 In-Context

57 They said, "We'll call the girl; we'll ask her."
58 They called Rebekah and asked her, "Do you want to go with this man?" She said, "I'm ready to go."
59 So they sent them off, their sister Rebekah with her nurse, and Abraham's servant with his men.
60 And they blessed Rebekah saying, You're our sister - live bountifully! And your children, triumphantly!
61 Rebekah and her young maids mounted the camels and followed the man. The servant took Rebekah and set off for home.
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