When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself down to the earth to Yahweh.
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When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself down to the earth to Yahweh.
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And it came to pass, that, when Abraham’s servant heard their words, he worshipped the LORD, bowing himself to the earth.
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And it came to pass, that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he bowed himself down to the earth unto the LORD.
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Passages linked to Genesis 24:52 in the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, ordered by reader-vote popularity; verse text shown in World English Bible.
- Genesis 24:26 The man bowed his head, and worshiped Yahweh.
- 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.
- Psalms 95:6 Oh come, let’s worship and bow down. Let’s kneel before Yahweh, our Maker,
- Psalms 116:1-2 I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy. Because he has turned his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
- 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.
- Psalms 34:1-2 I will bless Yahweh at all times. His praise will always be in my mouth. My soul shall boast in Yahweh. The humble shall hear of it and be glad.
- Psalms 107:21-22 Let them praise Yahweh for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds to the children of men! Let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his deeds with singing.
- Matthew 2:11 They came into the house and saw the young child with Mary, his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Opening their treasures, they offered to him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
- Acts 10:25-26 When Peter entered, Cornelius met him, fell down at his feet, and worshiped him. But Peter raised him up, saying, “Stand up! I myself am also a man.”
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John Calvin 1540 · Public Domain 52. He worshipped. Moses again repeats that Abraham’s servant…
52. He worshipped. Moses again repeats that Abraham’s servant gave thanks to God; and it is not without reason that he so often inculcates this religious duty; because, since God requires nothing greater from us, the neglect of it betrays the most shameful indolence. The acknowledgment of God’s kindness is a sacrifice of sweet-smelling savor; yea, it is a more acceptable service than all sacrifices. God is continually heaping innumerable benefits upon men. Their ingratitude, therefore, is intolerable, if they fail to exercise themselves in celebrating those benefits.
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John Trapp 1656 · Public Domain Gen 24:52 And it came to pass, that, when…
Gen 24:52 And it came to pass, that, when Abraham’s servant heard their words, he worshipped the LORD, [bowing himself] to the earth.
Ver. 52. He worshipped.] {See Trapp on "Gen 24:48"}
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Bowing himself to the earth.] This humble posture he had learned, belike, of his holy master, who walked before God in a humble familiarity. God loves to be acquainted with men in the walks of their obedience; yet he takes state upon him in his ordinances, and will be trembled at in his judgments.
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John Gill 1763 · Public Domain And they said, we will call the damsel,.... Who…
And they said, we will call the damsel,.... Who perhaps through modesty had withdrawn herself to her own apartment, while the man and her friends were discoursing on this subject:
and inquire at her mouth; what she says to it, whether willing to go directly or not; the matter in question was referred to her, and left to her decision.
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John Wesley 1765 · Public Domain He worshipped the Lord - As his good success…
He worshipped the Lord - As his good success went on, he went on to bless God: those that pray without ceasing should in every thing give thanks, and own God in every step of mercy.
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Joseph Benson 1811 · Public Domain Gen 24:52. He worshipped the Lord — As his…
Gen 24:52. He worshipped the Lord — As his good success went on, he went on to bless God. Those that pray without ceasing, should in every thing give thanks, and own God in every step of mercy.
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The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 1878 · Public Domain 52. bowed himself down] Cf. Gen_24:26; Gen_24:48. The servant…
52. bowed himself down] Cf. Gen_24:26; Gen_24:48. The servant renders thanks to Jehovah before proceeding to ratify the betrothal.
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unfoldingWord translationNotes 2017 · CC BY-SA 4.0 their words
their words
"what Laban and Bethuel said"
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he bowed himself down
Bowing down before God is an expression of worship to him. (See: Symbolic Action)
articles of silver and articles of gold
"silver and gold items" or "things made of silver and gold"
precious gifts
"expensive gifts" or "valuable gifts"
translationWords
Abraham
servant
bow
Yahweh
Rebekah
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