KJV ORIGINAL
She said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
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.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Rebekah is offering generous hospitality to Abraham's servant, providing everything needed for both him and his camels to stay comfortably.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when Abraham's servant has traveled to find a wife for Isaac and has just met Rebekah at the well. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, hospitality to travelers was considered a sacred duty and a mark of good character. Providing straw and feed for animals was essential since travelers depended on their camels for transportation across long desert distances.
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