Genesis 24:26

26 The servant bowed 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 Rebekah answered, "My father is Bethuel, the son of Milcah and Nahor."

25 Then she said, "And, yes, we have straw for your camels and a place for you to spend the night."

26 The servant bowed and worshiped the Lord

27 and said, "Blessed is the Lord, the God of my master Abraham. The Lord has been kind and truthful to him and has led me to my master's relatives."

28 Then Rebekah ran and told her mother's family about all these things.