Genesis 24:45

45 "Before I finished praying in my heart, Rebekah came out. She had a jar on her shoulder. She went down to the spring and got water. I said to her, 'Please give me a drink.'

Genesis 24:45 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 24:45

And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah
came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder
(See Gill on Genesis 24:15). and she went down unto the well, and drew [water]:
(See Gill on Genesis 24:16). and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.
(See Gill on Genesis 24:17).

Genesis 24:45 In-Context

43 " 'I'm standing beside this spring. A young woman will come out to get water. I will speak to her. I'll say, "Please let me drink a little water from your jar."

44 Suppose she says, "Have a drink of water. And I'll get some for your camels too." Then let her be the one the LORD has chosen for my master's son.'

45 "Before I finished praying in my heart, Rebekah came out. She had a jar on her shoulder. She went down to the spring and got water. I said to her, 'Please give me a drink.'

46 "She quickly lowered her jar from her shoulder. She said, 'Have a drink. And I'll get water for your camels too.' So I drank. She also got water for the camels.

47 "I asked her, 'Whose daughter are you?' "She said, 'The daughter of Bethuel. He's the son Milcah had by Nahor.' "Then I put the ring in her nose. I put the bracelets on her arms.