Genesis 24:26

26 And the man bowed himselfe and worshipped the LORde

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 And she sayde vnto him: I am the doughter of Bethuell the sonne of Milcha which she bare vnto Nahor:

25 and sayde moreouer vnto him: we haue litter and prauonder ynough and also rowme to lodge in.

26 And the man bowed himselfe and worshipped the LORde

27 and sayde: blessed be the LORde God of my master Abraham which ceasseth not to deale mercyfully and truly with my master And hath brought me the waye to my masters brothers house.

28 And the damsell ranne and tolde them of her mothers house these thinges.