Genesis 24:22 · KJV

"And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold;"

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁰And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw water, and drew for all his camels.

²¹And the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the LORD had made his journey prosperous or not.

²²And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold;

²³And said, Whose daughter art thou? tell me, I pray thee: is there room in thy father's house for us to lodge in?

²⁴And she said unto him, I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, which she bare unto Nahor.

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Reflection Questions

What does the act of giving gifts mean to you in relationships?

How do you express love and commitment in your life?

When have you received a gift that changed your perspective?

Life Application

relationships

Consider how you can express appreciation to those you care about through meaningful gifts.

commitment

Think about ways to show commitment in your relationships, beyond material gifts.

People in This Verse

Abraham's servantOT

A faithful servant entrusted with finding a wife for Isaac, demonstrating loyalty and commitment to his master's wishes.

First appearance: Genesis 24:2

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