And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.
Before I had even finished praying in my heart, look—Rebekah came out with her water jar on her shoulder. She went down to the well and drew water, and I said to her, 'Please, may I have a drink?'
The writer is showing how God answered prayer immediately—even before the prayer was completely finished.
📚 Historical Context
This is Abraham's servant recounting to Rebekah's family how he found her as Isaac's future wife. He had prayed for a specific sign from God about which woman would be the right choice, asking that she would offer water to both him and his camels. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, drawing water from wells was typically women's work, and hospitality to travelers was considered a sacred duty.
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