And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the well.
Rebekah had a brother named Laban, and when Laban saw the man, he ran out to meet him at the well.
This verse introduces Rebekah's brother Laban, who hurries to meet Abraham's servant at the well.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, this verse is part of the story where Abraham's servant is on a mission to find a wife for Isaac from Abraham's relatives in Mesopotamia, following God's promise to make Abraham's descendants a great nation. When the servant encounters Rebekah at the well and she demonstrates kindness, her brother Laban rushes out to meet him, reflecting the cultural emphasis on hospitality and family loyalty in ancient Near Eastern societies. This moment underscores how everyday interactions were intertwined with divine providence in the biblical narrative.
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