KJV ORIGINAL
And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The servant ran to meet her and said, 'Please, may I have a little water from your jar?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The servant is politely asking Rebekah for a drink of water as part of his plan to find the right wife for Isaac.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place when Abraham's servant has traveled to Mesopotamia to find a wife for Isaac from Abraham's relatives. The servant had prayed for a specific sign - that the right woman would not only give him water but also offer to water his camels. This moment is the beginning of that test, as he approaches Rebekah at the well.
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