Genesis 24:26

26 And the man bowed his head, and worshipped 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 And she said to him, I [am] the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, whom she bore to Nahor.

25 She said moreover to him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.

26 And the man bowed his head, and worshipped the LORD.

27 And he said, Blessed [be] the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left my master destitute of his mercy and his truth: I [being] in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren.

28 And the damsel ran, and told these things to her mother's house.