Genesis 24:10-14 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… I. THE MISSION. 1. This delicate mission was delegated to a servant, because Isaac was too inexperienced to go himself; but the choice was left to God. 2. Observe the touching confidence between master and servant. 3. The servant was enjoined by oath. Allowable in Judaism; but Christ says, "Swear not at all." The word of a Christian is to be so true that no oath could add to its security. II. THE DISCHARGE OF THE MISSION. 1. The servant's expectation of Divine help. 2. The principle on which the selection was made. The qualities required were amiability, sincerity, modesty. III. REBEKAH'S ARRIVAL. 1. She found Isaac engaged in prayer and meditation; two things from which we have sadly fallen. 2. As soon as Rebekah knew her husband was coming, she veiled herself. And this, brethren, is what we so much want; I know it to be the bane of domestic life, the want of modesty and delicacy; without Rebekah's veil affection becomes alienated, and often turns to hatred; love, to be constant, must be kept pure. (F. W. Robertson, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |
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