And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold;
After the camels finished drinking, the man took out a gold nose ring weighing half a shekel and two gold bracelets for her arms weighing ten shekels.
Abraham's servant gave Rebekah expensive gold jewelry as a thank-you gift after she showed kindness by watering his camels.
📚 Historical Context
In Genesis 24, Abraham sends his trusted servant on a mission to find a suitable wife for his son Isaac from among his relatives in Mesopotamia, ensuring the family lineage remains faithful to God's covenant promises. The servant prays for a sign from God, and when Rebekah offers water not only to him but also to his camels, it confirms her as the right choice. In ancient Near Eastern culture, giving gifts like gold jewelry was a common practice to express gratitude, seal agreements, and indicate potential marriage alliances.
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