Genesis 24:21

The man observed her in silence to see if the Lord had made his journey successful or not.

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In The King James Version

And the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the LORD had made his journey prosperous or not.

In Context

20She quickly emptied her jar into the trough and ran back to the spring to get more water. She brought enough for all his camels.

22Once the camels had finished drinking, he gave her a gold nose-ring and two heavy gold bracelets for her wrists.

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Cross References

Genesis 24:12He prayed, “Lord, the God of my master Abraham, please let me be successful today, and please show your faithfulness to my master Abraham.

2 Samuel 7:18Then King David went and sat down in the presence of the Lord. He prayed, “Who am I, Lord God, and what is significant about my family, that you have brought me to this place?

Psalms 107:1Thank the Lord, for he is good! His trustworthy love continues forever!

Psalms 107:15Let them praise the Lord for his trustworthy love, and for all the wonderful things he does for people.

Psalms 116:1I love the Lord because he listens to me, he hears my calls for help.

Luke 2:51Then he went back with them to Nazareth, and did what he was told. His mother kept a careful note of everything that happened.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 24:11-29

Journey of Abraham's Servant. ( b. c. 1857.) 10 And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor. 11 And he made his camels to kneel down without the city by a well of water at the time of the evening, even the time that women go out to draw water. 12 And he said, O Lord God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and show kindness unto my master Abraham.… Read the whole commentary →

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