She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.
She also said to him, 'We have plenty of straw and feed for your camels, and we have room for you to stay the night.'
Rebekah is offering generous hospitality to Abraham's servant, providing everything needed for both him and his camels to stay comfortably.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Abraham's servant is on a mission to find a wife for his son Isaac from Abraham's relatives in Mesopotamia, following God's promise to make Abraham's descendants a great nation. When the servant meets Rebekah at a well, she demonstrates ancient Near Eastern hospitality by offering water for him and his camels, and then assures him of provisions like straw and a place to stay, which was vital for travelers in a harsh desert region. This reflects the cultural emphasis on welcoming strangers as a moral and social obligation in that era.
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