The man bowed his head, and worshiped Yahweh.
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The man bowed his head, and worshiped Yahweh.
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And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the LORD.
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And the man bowed his head, and prostrated himself before the LORD.
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Passages linked to Genesis 24:26 in the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, ordered by reader-vote popularity; verse text shown in World English Bible.
- Genesis 24:48 I bowed my head, and worshiped Yahweh, and blessed Yahweh, the God of my master Abraham, who had led me in the right way to take my master’s brother’s daughter for his son.
- Genesis 24:52 When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself down to the earth to Yahweh.
- Exodus 4:31 The people believed, and when they heard that Yahweh had visited the children of Israel, and that he had seen their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshiped.
- Exodus 12:27 that you shall say, ‘It is the sacrifice of Yahweh’s Passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he struck the Egyptians, and spared our houses.’ ” The people bowed their heads and worshiped.
- Exodus 34:8 Moses hurried and bowed his head toward the earth, and worshiped.
- 1 Chronicles 29:20 Then David said to all the assembly, “Now bless Yahweh your God!” All the assembly blessed Yahweh, the God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads and prostrated themselves before Yahweh and the king.
- 2 Chronicles 20:18 Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground; and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before Yahweh, worshiping Yahweh.
- 2 Chronicles 29:30 Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praises to Yahweh with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. They sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and worshiped.
- Nehemiah 8:6 Then Ezra blessed Yahweh, the great God. All the people answered, “Amen, Amen,” with the lifting up of their hands. They bowed their heads, and worshiped Yahweh with their faces to the ground.
- Psalms 22:29 All the rich ones of the earth shall eat and worship. All those who go down to the dust shall bow before him, even he who can’t keep his soul alive.
- Psalms 66:4 All the earth will worship you, and will sing to you; they will sing to your name.”
- Psalms 72:9 Those who dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him. His enemies shall lick the dust.
- Psalms 95:6 Oh come, let’s worship and bow down. Let’s kneel before Yahweh, our Maker,
- Micah 6:6 How shall I come before Yahweh, and bow myself before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old?
- Philippians 2:10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth,
- Genesis 22:5 Abraham said to his young men, “Stay here with the donkey. The boy and I will go over there. We will worship, and come back to you.”
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John Calvin 1540 · Public Domain 26. And the man bowed down his head. When…
26. And the man bowed down his head. When the servant of Abraham hears that he had alighted upon the daughter of Bethel, he is more and more elated with hope. Yet he does not exult, as profane men are wont to do, as if the occurrence were fortuitous; but he gives thanks to God, regarding it, as the result of Providence, that he had been thus opportunely led straight to the place he had wished. He does not, therefore, boast of his good fortune; but he declares that God had dealt kindly and faithfully with Abraham; or, in other words, that, for his own mercy’s sake, God had been faithful in fulfilling his promises. It is true that the same form of speech is applied to the persons present; just as it follows soon after in the same chapter, (Genesis 24:49,)
“If ye will deal kindly and truly with my master tell me.”
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The language is, however, peculiarly suitable to the character of God, both because he gratuitously confers favors upon men, and is specially inclined to beneficence: and also, by never frustrating their hope, he proves himself to be faithful and true. This thanksgiving, therefore, teaches us always to have the providence of God before our eyes, in order that we may ascribe to him whatever happens prosperously to us.
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain Gen 24:26 And the man bowed down his head,…
Gen 24:26 And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the LORD.
Ver. 26. And the man bowed down his head.] See how he relisheth of his master’s house, and showeth a gracious heart, ready to offer up a sacrifice of praise, wherever God shall please to set it up an altar. The same word in Greek (χαρις) signifieth, grace and thanks; to show, that as any man hath more grace, he is more grateful to God and man. It is observable also, that our Saviour sets these two together, - "the unthankful, and the evil"; "He is kind to the unthankful, and to the evil". {Luk 6:35}
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Matthew Poole 1685 · Public Domain Giving thanks to God for his marvellous assistance hitherto,…
Giving thanks to God for his marvellous assistance hitherto, and begging the continuance of his presence and blessing.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain And the man bowed down his head,.... To show…
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.
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Adam Clarke 1810 · Public Domain Verse 26. Bowed down his head, and worshipped] Two…
Verse 26. Bowed down his head, and worshipped] Two acts of adoration are mentioned here;
1. Bowing the head, יקד yikkod; and
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2. Prostration upon the earth, וישתחו vaiyishtaehu.
The bowing of the head was to Rebekah, to return her thanks for her kind invitation. The prostration was to Jehovah, in gratitude for the success with which he had favoured him.
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain 26. the man bowed his head] Cf. Gen_24:48, Gen_43:28…
26. the man bowed his head] Cf. Gen_24:48, Gen_43:28 (J). Rebekah’s mention of her family had dispelled the servant’s last doubt; bowing his head he gives praise to Jehovah, the God of Abraham; cf. Gen_24:12.
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unfoldingWord translationNotes 2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0 the man
the man
"the servant"
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bowed down
This is a sign of humility before God. (See: Symbolic Action)
has not forsaken his covenant faithfulness and his trustworthiness toward my master
"has not stopped showing his covenant faithfulness and trustworthiness to my master." The abstract nouns "faithfulness" and "trustworthiness" can be stated as "to be faithful and trustworthy." AT: "has not stopped being faithful to his covenant and trustworthy toward my master" or "has not stopped being faithful and trustworthy to my master" (See: Abstract Nouns)
has not forsaken
This can be stated in positive form. AT: "continues to show" (See: Litotes)
my master's relatives
"my master's family" or "my master's clan"
translationWords
bow
worship
Yahweh
bless
lord
Abraham
forsake
covenant faithfulness
trust
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Tyndale Open Study Notes 2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0 24:26 The servant bowed to the ground and worshiped…
24:26 The servant bowed to the ground and worshiped the Lord for his loyal love and faithfulness in guiding him to the exact family he sought.
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