KJV ORIGINAL
And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And she said, 'Please drink, my lord.' She quickly lowered her water jar onto her hand and gave him a drink.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows Rebekah's immediate kindness and respect as she offers water to Abraham's servant without hesitation.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place when Abraham's servant was seeking a wife for Isaac at a well near the city of Nahor in Mesopotamia. The servant had prayed for a sign - that the right woman would not only give him water but also offer to water his camels. Rebekah's generous response was the beginning of God's answer to that prayer.
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