Genesis 24:43

43 I am standing by this spring. I will wait for a young woman to come out to get water, and I will say, "Please give me water from your jar to drink."

Genesis 24:43 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 24:43

Behold, I stand by the well of water, and it shall come to
pass (See Gill on Genesis 24:14).

Genesis 24:43 In-Context

41 Then you will be free from the promise. But if they will not give you a wife for my son, you will be free from this promise.'

42 "Today I came to this spring. I said, 'Lord, God of my master Abraham, please make my trip successful.

43 I am standing by this spring. I will wait for a young woman to come out to get water, and I will say, "Please give me water from your jar to drink."

44 Then let her say, "Drink this water, and I will also get water for your camels." By this I will know the Lord has chosen her for my master's son.'

45 "Before I finished my silent prayer, Rebekah came out of the city with her water jar on her shoulder. She went down to the spring and got water. I said to her, 'Please give me a drink.'