And Sarah my master’s wife bare a son to my master when she was old: and unto him hath he given all that he hath.
Sarah, my master's wife, gave birth to a son for my master when she was old, and my master has given everything he owns to this son.
The servant is explaining that Isaac was born to Abraham and Sarah in their old age, and Abraham has made Isaac his heir to everything.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, this verse is part of the story where Abraham's servant is speaking to Rebekah's family, recounting God's blessings on Abraham to persuade them to allow Rebekah to marry Isaac. Sarah, Abraham's wife, had miraculously given birth to Isaac in her old age, fulfilling God's promise despite their advanced years, which demonstrated divine faithfulness. This context emphasizes Abraham's wealth and status, as he has passed on all his possessions to Isaac, highlighting the continuation of God's covenant through his descendants.
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