Genesis 24:26
New International Version
Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD,

New Living Translation
The man bowed low and worshiped the LORD.

English Standard Version
The man bowed his head and worshiped the LORD

Berean Standard Bible
Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD,

King James Bible
And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the LORD.

New King James Version
Then the man bowed down his head and worshiped the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
Then the man bowed low and worshiped the LORD.

NASB 1995
Then the man bowed low and worshiped the LORD.

NASB 1977
Then the man bowed low and worshiped the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the man bowed low and worshiped Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
The man bowed his head and worshiped the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
Then the man knelt low, worshiped the LORD,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the man bowed down, worshiped the LORD,

American Standard Version
And the man bowed his head, and worshipped Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
Then the servant bowed his head and prayed,

English Revised Version
And the man bowed his head, and worshipped the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The man knelt, bowing to the LORD with his face touching the ground.

Good News Translation
Then the man knelt down and worshiped the LORD.

International Standard Version
At this, the man bowed down and worshipped the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD,

NET Bible
The man bowed his head and worshiped the LORD,

New Heart English Bible
Then the man bowed his head and worshiped God,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the man bowed his head, and worshipped the LORD.

World English Bible
The man bowed his head, and worshiped Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the man bows, and pays respect to YHWH,

Young's Literal Translation
And the man boweth, and doth obeisance to Jehovah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the man will bow down and prostrate himself to Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The man bowed himself down, and adored the Lord,

Catholic Public Domain Version
The man bowed himself down, and he adored the Lord,

New American Bible
The man then knelt and bowed down to the LORD,

New Revised Standard Version
The man bowed his head and worshiped the LORD
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the man knelt on the ground and worshipped the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the man knelt on the ground and he worshipped LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the man bowed his head, and prostrated himself before the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the man being well pleased, worshipped the Lord,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Rebekah is Chosen
25Then she added, “We have plenty of straw and feed, as well as a place for you to spend the night.” 26Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD, 27saying, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not withheld His kindness and faithfulness from my master. As for me, the LORD has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives.”…

Cross References
Genesis 24:48
Then I bowed down and worshiped the LORD; and I blessed the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who led me on the right road to take the granddaughter of my master’s brother for his son.

Genesis 24:52
When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD.

Exodus 4:31
and they believed. And when they heard that the LORD had attended to the Israelites and had seen their affliction, they bowed down and worshiped.

1 Chronicles 29:20
Then David said to the whole assembly, “Bless the LORD your God.” So the whole assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers. They bowed down and paid homage to the LORD and to the king.

2 Chronicles 20:18
Then Jehoshaphat bowed facedown, and all the people of Judah and Jerusalem fell down before the LORD to worship Him.

Nehemiah 8:6
Then Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and with their hands uplifted, all the people said, “Amen, Amen!” Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground.

Psalm 95:6
O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.

Psalm 103:1-2
Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. / Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—

Psalm 106:48
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah!

Daniel 2:19-20
During the night, the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision, and he blessed the God of heaven / and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.

Luke 1:46-47
Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, / and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!

Luke 2:28-32
Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying: / “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace. / For my eyes have seen Your salvation, ...

John 4:23-24
But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. / God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”

Acts 27:35
After he had said this, Paul took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat.

Romans 14:11
It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.”


Treasury of Scripture

And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the LORD.

Genesis 24:48,52
And I bowed down my head, and worshipped the LORD, and blessed the LORD God of my master Abraham, which had led me in the right way to take my master's brother's daughter unto his son…

Genesis 22:5
And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.

Exodus 4:31
And the people believed: and when they heard that the LORD had visited the children of Israel, and that he had looked upon their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshipped.

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Genesis 24
1. Abraham swears his servant.
10. The servant's journey.
12. His prayer.
14. His sign.
15. Rebekah meets him;
18. fulfils his sign;
22. receives jewels;
23. shows her kindred;
25. and invites him home.
26. The servant blesses God.
29. Laban entertains him.
34. The servant shows his message.
50. Laban and Bethuel approve it.
58. Rebekah consents to go, and departs.
62. Isaac meets and marries her.














Then the man
The "man" referred to here is Abraham's servant, traditionally understood to be Eliezer of Damascus, though not named in this chapter. He was tasked with finding a wife for Isaac, Abraham's son. This reflects the trust and responsibility placed upon him, highlighting the importance of servanthood and faithfulness in fulfilling God's purposes.

bowed down
Bowing down is a physical act of reverence and submission, common in ancient Near Eastern cultures. It signifies humility and acknowledgment of a higher authority. This act demonstrates the servant's recognition of God's sovereignty and his gratitude for divine guidance in his mission.

and worshiped
Worship here involves both an attitude of the heart and an outward expression. It is a response to God's faithfulness and provision. Worship in the Old Testament often included prayer, sacrifice, and thanksgiving, reflecting a deep relationship with God. This act of worship underscores the servant's acknowledgment of God's active role in the events unfolding.

the LORD
The use of "the LORD" (YHWH) indicates the covenant name of God, emphasizing His personal relationship with Abraham and his descendants. This name is associated with God's promises and faithfulness. The servant's worship of the LORD connects this event to the broader narrative of God's covenantal faithfulness, as seen throughout the patriarchal stories and ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who is the mediator of a new covenant.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Servant
The unnamed servant of Abraham, traditionally understood to be Eliezer of Damascus, tasked with finding a wife for Isaac.

2. Abraham
The patriarch who sends his servant to find a wife for his son Isaac from his own relatives.

3. Rebekah
The woman chosen by God to be Isaac's wife, fulfilling the servant's prayer for guidance.

4. Nahor's City
The place where the servant encounters Rebekah, significant as the home of Abraham's relatives.

5. The Well
The location where the servant meets Rebekah, a common gathering place and a setting for divine encounters in the Bible.
Teaching Points
Worship as a Response to God's Guidance
The servant's immediate response to God's clear guidance was worship. This teaches us the importance of acknowledging and praising God when He answers our prayers and directs our paths.

The Role of Prayer in Decision-Making
The servant's journey was marked by prayer, demonstrating the necessity of seeking God's will in our decisions. We should emulate this by praying for guidance in our own lives.

Faithfulness in Service
The servant's dedication to his master's mission reflects the faithfulness expected of us in our service to God and others. We should strive to fulfill our responsibilities with integrity and devotion.

Recognizing God's Sovereignty
The servant's worship highlights his recognition of God's sovereignty in orchestrating events. We are reminded to trust in God's control over our circumstances.

Gratitude for God's Provision
The servant's act of worship was also an expression of gratitude. We should cultivate a heart of thankfulness for God's provision and care in our lives.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the man
הָאִ֔ישׁ (hā·’îš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

bowed down
וַיִּקֹּ֣ד (way·yiq·qōḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6915: To shrivel up, contract, bend the body, in deference

and worshiped
וַיִּשְׁתַּ֖חוּ (way·yiš·ta·ḥū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7812: To depress, prostrate

the LORD,
לַֽיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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