EXPOSITION
GENESIS 24:1
AND ABRAHAM WAS OLD AND WELL STRICKEN IN AGE:—literally, [_lone into
days _(cf. Genesis 18:11), being now about 140 (_vide_ Genesis
25:20)—AND THE LORD_—Jehovah_]_ _not because the chapter is the
exclusive composition of the Jehovist (Tuch, Bleek, Kalisch), but
because the... [ Continue Reading ]
EXPOSITION
GENESIS 24:10
AND THE SERVANT TOOK TEN CAMELS OF THE CAMELS OF HIS MASTER,—to bear
the presents for the bride, to enhance the dignity of his mission, and
to serve as a means of transport for the bride and her companions on
the return journey. On the word _Gamal vide_ Genesis 12:16—AND
DE... [ Continue Reading ]
EXPOSITION
GENESIS 24:29
AND REBEKAH HAD A BROTHER, AND HIS NAME WAS LABAN. "White," whose
character has been considerably traduced, the Biblical narrative not
representing him as "a monster of moral depravity," but rather as
actuated by generous imputes and hospitable dispositions (Kalisch).
AND L... [ Continue Reading ]
EXPOSITION
GENESIS 24:61
AND REBEKAH AROSE, AND HER DAMSELS,—probably a company, at least
two, though Laban afterwards only gave each of his daughters one
(Genesis 29:24, Genesis 29:29)—AND THEY RODE UPON CAMELS (most
likely those which Abraham's servant had brought), AND FOLLOWED THE
MAN (not in... [ Continue Reading ]