And she say to me, Both drink thou, and I will also draw for thy camels: let the same be the woman whom the LORD hath appointed out for my master’s son.
And if she says to me, 'Yes, drink, and I'll also get water for your camels,' then let that be the woman the LORD has chosen for my master's son.
The servant is asking God for a specific sign to show him which woman would be the right wife for Isaac.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Abraham sends his servant on a mission to find a wife for his son Isaac from among his relatives in Mesopotamia, rather than from the local Canaanite women, to preserve his family's faith and lineage. The servant prays for a specific sign from God: that the woman who offers water not only for him but also for his camels will be the one chosen. This verse reflects the servant recounting this sign as it unfolds with Rebekah, demonstrating God's providence in everyday events.
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