A bride for Isaac, Gen.

24:67
Setting: Sarah died 2030 (She was 127 years old). Abraham was very old... He died when he was
175, Gen.25:7. year 1991 B.C... Isaac was married in his 40 years (3 or 4 years later of his
mother's death), Gen.25:19. Jacob and Esau were born 2006 B.C.
Introduction: The purpose of this narration is to show how Isaac was comforted of his mothers
death, 24:67.
Structure:
1 The great commission given to Abrahams servant. 24:1-9.Eliezer of
Damascus.Gen.15:2
Abraham's concern for God's promise that was to come to the descendants of
Isaac.
They were not to be mixed with the inhabitants of Canaan (v.3).
a Genesis 9:25-27: "Cursed be Canaan!" but "Blessed be the LORD the God of
Shem."
b The inhabitants of Canaan are considered to be under a divine curse for their
iniquity (e.g., 15:16).
Abraham's descendants are not to return to the land of their fathers. The Promised
Land is their home, 24:5-8.
a Only do not take my son back there 24:8.
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The total dependence of Abrahams servant to Gods guidance. 24:10-14.

Abrahams servant prayed in his heart for a sign, 24:12, and 45.

The signs are manifested as a prove God was in this mission. 24:15-21.
Moses (the Writer) shows from the start that the Lord has answered the servant's
prayer. 24:15.
Characteristics of the bride God has chosen or what the Lord had prepared, this
wife for Isaac 24:16
b Rebekahs name refers to tying or biding up implying that her beauty was
so great, it could literally captivate or fascinate men.
Abrahams servant is wonder by seeing the fulfillment of Gods sings, 24:17-21.

Abrahams servant give all glory to God for His support, 24:22-28.
Engagement sign, "a jewel for the forehead"; or, as some render it, a "nose jewel"
(y); and so in Gen.24:47, as God did with Israel, Eze.16:11-12;
c Such rings are still worn by Oriental women, and in particular "the nose-ring
is now the usual engagement present among the Bedouins" (Delitzsch) The
Pulpit Commentary.
d As we have the Holy Spirit as a seal Eph.1:13-14

Divine preparation for the descendants of Abraham and the line of the blessing
must be accompanied by the kind of appreciation seen in the servant, 24:26-27.

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Laban confirmed the engagement of Rebekah, 24:29-31

When He saw the signs of engagementHe welcome Eleazar 24:31
Eliezer explained his commission to Rebekahs family, 24:34-49
This story tellers art was designed to fix details, E.g. 24:36.

Rebekahs family accepted Gods will, 24:50-60

Eliezer paid the dowry 24:53.
Laban and his Family understood Gods will, 24:60.
= The bride meet the groom, 24:61-67
The veil represent She was unmarried, 24:6538:14,19.

Conclusion: