What is the meaning of Genesis 24:25? Then she added “Then she added” (Genesis 24:25) shows Rebekah keeping the initiative. She has already watered the camels (Genesis 24:18-20) and answered the servant’s inquiry about her family (v.24). Now she volunteers more help without being asked, displaying a heart of eager generosity—much like Abraham in Genesis 18:4-5 and Lot in Genesis 19:2. Scripture consistently commends such readiness (Luke 6:38; Hebrews 13:2). We have plenty of straw and feed Rebekah first thinks of the animals’ needs. • Straw—bedding for the camels • Feed—grain to restore their strength Her words echo Proverbs 12:10, “A righteous man regards the life of his animal.” God grants people stewardship over creatures (Genesis 1:28; Exodus 23:12), and Rebekah’s offer illustrates caring dominion in action. as well as a place Beyond the camels, she opens her household. In that culture, lodging a traveler meant full acceptance and protection (compare Judges 19:20; Ruth 2:14). Rebekah’s willingness foreshadows commands later given to Israel: “Love him as yourself, for you were strangers” (Leviticus 19:34) and anticipates the Lord’s commendation, “I was a stranger and you invited Me in” (Matthew 25:35). for you to spend the night The invitation is personal and practical: • Immediate relief after a long journey (Genesis 24:10-11) • Safety for the night when towns offered few public inns • Opportunity for deeper conversation that will unfold in verses 31-33 Such hospitality pictures God’s welcome to all who seek refuge in Him (Psalm 91:1; John 14:2-3) and sets the stage for the servant’s praise of the Lord’s guidance (Genesis 24:26-27). summary Rebekah’s sentence in Genesis 24:25 reveals a generous, proactive faith. She offers abundant provisions for the camels and secure lodging for the servant, embodying the biblical call to hospitality seen from Abraham through Christ. Her actions affirm that God guides His promises through people who willingly open their hands and homes. |
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