Genesis 24:26

26 (And) The man bowed himself (down), 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 Which answered, I am the daughter of Bethuel, (the) son of Nahor, whom Milcah childed to him.

25 And she added, saying, Also full much of provender and of hay is at us (And we have much provender and hay), and a large place to dwell in.

26 (And) The man bowed himself (down), and worshipped the Lord,

27 and said, Blessed be the Lord God of my lord Abraham, which took not away his mercy and truth from my lord, and led me by the right way, into the house of the brother of my lord. (and said, Blessed be the Lord God of my lord Abraham, who took not away his mercy and truth from my lord, but led me by the right way to the house of my lord's brother.)

28 And so the damsel ran, and told in the house of her mother all (the) things which she had heard.