Genesis 24:11 Meaning
And he made his camels to kneel down without the city by a well of water at the time of the evening, even the time that women go out to draw water.
Context Explained
9And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning that matter.
10And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor.
11And he made his camels to kneel down without the city by a well of water at the time of the evening, even the time that women go out to draw water.
12And he said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham.
13Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Luke 19:10
The servant's mission reflects the mission of Jesus to seek and save the lost.
Matthew 25:21
The servant's faithfulness is similar to the parable of the talents.
Genesis 24:2
The servant's role in finding a wife for Isaac parallels the role of servants in the New Testament.
Source: Genesis 24:11