Genesis 24:52

And at these words, Abraham's servant went down on his face and gave praise to the Lord.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

And it came to pass, that, when Abraham’s servant heard their words, he worshipped the LORD, bowing himself to the earth.

In Context

51See, here is Rebekah: take her and go, and let her be your master's son's wife, as the Lord has said.

53Then he took jewels of silver and jewels of gold and fair robes and gave them to Rebekah: and he gave things of value to her mother and her brother.

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Cross References

Genesis 24:26And with bent head the man gave worship to the Lord;

1 Chronicles 29:20And David said to all the people, Now give praise to the Lord your God. And all the people gave praise to the Lord, the God of their fathers, with bent heads worshipping the Lord and the king.

Psalms 34:1Of David. When he made a change in his behaviour before Abimelech, who sent him away, and he went.

Psalms 107:21Let men give praise to the Lord for his mercy, and for the wonders which he does for the children of men!

Matthew 2:11And they came into the house, and saw the young child with Mary, his mother; and falling down on their faces they gave him worship; and from their store they gave him offerings of gold, perfume, and spices.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 24:30-54

Abraham's Servant Entertained by Laban; Errand of Abraham's Servant. ( b. c. 1857.) 29 And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the well. 30 And it came to pass, when he saw the earring and bracelets upon his sister's hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spake the man unto me; that he came unto the man; and, behold, he stood by the camels at the well. 31 And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the Lord ; wherefore standest thou without?… Read the whole commentary →

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