KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass, that, when Abraham’s servant heard their words, he worshipped the LORD, bowing himself to the earth.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
When Abraham's servant heard what they said, he bowed down to the ground and worshiped the LORD.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The servant immediately worshiped God with gratitude when he saw how perfectly God had answered his prayers.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when Abraham's servant (traditionally identified as Eliezer) had just found Rebekah as a wife for Isaac. He had prayed for a clear sign from God about which woman would be the right choice, and Rebekah's family had just agreed to the marriage proposal. In ancient Near Eastern culture, bowing to the ground was the deepest form of worship and thanksgiving.
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