Genesis 24:35 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become very wealthy. God has given him sheep, cattle, silver, gold, male and female servants, camels, and donkeys.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The servant is describing how God has abundantly blessed Abraham with great wealth and prosperity in every area of his life.

📚 Historical Context

This is Abraham's servant speaking to Rebekah's family as he seeks a wife for Isaac. The servant is explaining Abraham's wealth and God's blessing to show that Isaac would be a good match for Rebekah. In ancient times, such wealth indicated God's favor and would assure the family that their daughter would be well provided for.

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