Genesis 24:52
New International Version
When Abraham’s servant heard what they said, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD.

New Living Translation
When Abraham’s servant heard their answer, he bowed down to the ground and worshiped the LORD.

English Standard Version
When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself to the earth before the LORD.

Berean Standard Bible
When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD.

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

New King James Version
And it came to pass, when Abraham’s servant heard their words, that he worshiped the LORD, bowing himself to the earth.

New American Standard Bible
When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself to the ground before the LORD.

NASB 1995
When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself to the ground before the LORD.

NASB 1977
And it came about when Abraham’s servant heard their words, that he bowed himself to the ground before the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened that when Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself to the ground before Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself to the ground [in worship] before the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed to the ground before the LORD.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed to the ground before the LORD.

American Standard Version
And it came to pass, that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he bowed himself down to the earth unto Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
Abraham's servant bowed down and thanked the LORD.

English Revised Version
And it came to pass, that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he bowed himself down to the earth unto the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When Abraham's servant heard their answer, he bowed down to the LORD.

Good News Translation
When the servant of Abraham heard this, he bowed down and worshiped the LORD.

International Standard Version
When Abraham's servant heard what they had said, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
When Abraham?s servant heard their words, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD.

NET Bible
When Abraham's servant heard their words, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD.

New Heart English Bible
And it happened when Abraham?s servant heard their words, that he bowed himself down to the ground.

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

World English Bible
When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself down to the earth to Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it comes to pass, when the servant of Abraham has heard their words, that he bows himself toward the earth before YHWH;

Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass, when the servant of Abraham hath heard their words, that he boweth himself towards the earth before Jehovah;

Smith's Literal Translation
And it shall be when Abraham's servant heard their words, and he will worship Jehovah to the earth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
WHich when Abraham's servant heard, falling down to the ground he adored the Lord.

Catholic Public Domain Version
When Abraham’s servant had heard this, falling down to the ground, he adored the Lord.

New American Bible
When Abraham’s servant heard their answer, he bowed to the ground before the LORD.

New Revised Standard Version
When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself to the ground before the LORD.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it came to pass that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he worshipped the LORD, bowing himself to the earth.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And when the Servant of Abraham heard their words, he worshiped on the ground before LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it came to pass, that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he bowed himself down to the earth unto the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it came to pass when the servant of Abraam heard these words, he bowed himself to the Lord down to the earth.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Rebekah is Chosen
51Rebekah is here before you. Take her and go, and let her become the wife of your master’s son, just as the LORD has decreed.” 52 When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD. 53Then he brought out jewels of silver and gold, and articles of clothing, and he gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious gifts to her brother and her mother.…

Cross References
Genesis 18:2
And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground.

Genesis 33:3
But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother.

Genesis 44:14
When Judah and his brothers arrived at Joseph’s house, he was still there, and they fell to the ground before him.

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.

Exodus 12:27
you are to reply, ‘It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt when He struck down the Egyptians and spared our homes.’” Then the people bowed down and worshiped.

Numbers 22:31
Then the LORD opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the road with a drawn sword in his hand. And Balaam bowed low and fell facedown.

Joshua 5:14
“Neither,” He replied. “I have now come as Commander of the LORD’s army.” Then Joshua fell facedown in reverence and asked Him, “What does my Lord have to say to His servant?”

1 Samuel 25:23
When Abigail saw David, she quickly got off the donkey, fell facedown, and bowed before him.

2 Samuel 1:2
On the third day a man with torn clothes and dust on his head arrived from Saul’s camp. When he came to David, he fell to the ground to pay him homage.

2 Kings 1:13
So the king sent a third captain with his fifty men. And the third captain went up, fell on his knees before Elijah, and begged him, “Man of God, may my life and the lives of these fifty servants of yours please be precious in your sight.

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

Matthew 2:11
On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.

Matthew 8:2
Suddenly a leper came and knelt before Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.”

Matthew 18:26
Then the servant fell on his knees before him. ‘Have patience with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay back everything.’

Mark 5:22
A synagogue leader named Jairus arrived, and seeing Jesus, he fell at His feet


Treasury of Scripture

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

worshipped.

Genesis 24:26,48
And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the LORD…

1 Chronicles 29:20
And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped the LORD, and the king.

2 Chronicles 20:18
And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD.

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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.














When Abraham’s servant heard their words
Abraham's servant, traditionally understood to be Eliezer of Damascus, is a key figure in this narrative. His mission was to find a wife for Isaac, Abraham's son, from among Abraham's relatives. The words he heard were from Rebekah's family, agreeing to the marriage proposal. This reflects the cultural practice of arranged marriages and the importance of family consent in ancient Near Eastern societies. The servant's role emphasizes faithfulness and obedience, qualities valued in biblical narratives.

he bowed down to the ground before the LORD
The act of bowing down signifies worship and reverence, a common practice in ancient times to show submission and gratitude. This gesture indicates the servant's acknowledgment of God's providence and guidance in the successful completion of his mission. It reflects a theme throughout Genesis of God's faithfulness to His promises, as seen in His covenant with Abraham. The servant's worship underscores the importance of recognizing God's hand in the unfolding of His divine plan, a theme echoed in other scriptures such as Psalm 95:6, which calls believers to worship and bow down before the Lord.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Abraham's Servant
Likely Eliezer of Damascus, tasked with finding a wife for Isaac, demonstrating loyalty and faithfulness to Abraham.

2. Rebekah's Family
The family of Rebekah, including her brother Laban and father Bethuel, who consent to Rebekah's marriage to Isaac.

3. The LORD
The covenant God of Abraham, who is worshiped and acknowledged by the servant for His guidance and provision.

4. Haran
The place where Abraham's servant finds Rebekah, a city in Mesopotamia, significant as Abraham's former dwelling place.

5. The Event of Bowing
The servant's act of worship and gratitude upon receiving confirmation of God's guidance in his mission.
Teaching Points
Faithful Service
The servant's dedication to his master's mission reflects the importance of faithfulness in our own responsibilities.

Divine Guidance
The account emphasizes seeking and recognizing God's guidance in our decisions and actions.

Worship and Gratitude
The servant's immediate response of worship teaches us to cultivate a heart of gratitude and worship in response to God's work in our lives.

Trust in God's Timing
The account illustrates the importance of trusting God's timing and provision, as the servant patiently waits for confirmation of God's will.

Community and Consent
The involvement of Rebekah's family highlights the value of community and seeking wise counsel in significant life decisions.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
When
כַּאֲשֶׁ֥ר (ka·’ă·šer)
Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

Abraham’s
אַבְרָהָ֖ם (’aḇ·rā·hām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation

servant
עֶ֥בֶד (‘e·ḇeḏ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

heard
שָׁמַ֛ע (šā·ma‘)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

their words,
דִּבְרֵיהֶ֑ם (diḇ·rê·hem)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause

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

to the ground
אַ֖רְצָה (’ar·ṣāh)
Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

before 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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