KJV ORIGINAL
And there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Food was placed in front of him to eat, but he said, 'I will not eat until I have explained why I came here.' And Laban said, 'Go ahead and tell us.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Abraham's servant prioritized completing his important mission over his own comfort and needs.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when Abraham's servant arrived at the home of Rebekah's family in Mesopotamia, sent to find a wife for Isaac. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, hospitality required offering food to travelers immediately upon arrival. The servant's refusal to eat before completing his business showed the extreme importance and urgency of his mission to find a bride for his master's son.
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