And they blessed Rebekah, and said unto her, Thou art our sister, be thou the mother of thousands of millions, and let thy seed possess the gate of those which hate them.
And they blessed Rebekah and said to her, 'You are our sister, may you become the mother of thousands of millions, and may your descendants conquer the cities of their enemies.'
Rebekah's family is giving her a blessing as she leaves to marry Isaac, asking God to make her the mother of countless descendants who will be victorious over their enemies.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, this verse occurs during the arrangement of Isaac's marriage, as Abraham's servant has traveled to find a wife from his relatives to ensure the family line remains pure. Rebekah, chosen through a sign from God, is blessed by her family before departing, invoking themes of multiplication and victory that echo God's earlier promises to Abraham about his descendants. This reflects the ancient Near Eastern culture where family blessings were formal expressions of hope for prosperity and dominance over adversaries.
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