And she made haste, and let down her pitcher from her shoulder, and said, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: so I drank, and she made the camels drink also.
And she quickly lowered her water jar from her shoulder and said, 'Drink, and I'll also give your camels water.' So I drank, and she gave the camels water too.
The servant is recounting how Rebekah quickly and generously offered water to both him and his camels, exactly as he had prayed would happen.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Abraham's servant is on a mission to find a suitable wife for Isaac, Abraham's son, as Abraham wants to ensure his family line continues with someone from his own people. The servant prays for a sign from God, specifying that the right woman would offer water not only to him but also to his camels, highlighting the cultural emphasis on hospitality and divine guidance in ancient Middle Eastern societies. Rebekah's immediate and generous act of drawing water fulfills this prayer, marking her as the chosen bride.
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