What is the meaning of Genesis 24:47? Then I asked her, ‘Whose daughter are you?’ • Abraham’s servant had prayed for clear guidance (Genesis 24:12-14), and part of that prayer involved discovering the young woman’s family line. • Asking about her parentage shows faithfulness to Abraham’s charge not to take a wife for Isaac from the Canaanites but from his own kin (Genesis 24:3-4). • The servant models discernment: he does not rush ahead on appearances alone but pauses to verify whether God’s providence matches God’s promise. • Cross references remind us that questions of lineage matter because God’s covenant people were to remain distinct (Exodus 34:15-16; 2 Corinthians 6:14-16). She replied, ‘The daughter of Bethuel son of Nahor, whom Milcah bore to him.’ • Rebekah’s answer immediately confirms she belongs to Abraham’s extended family (Genesis 22:20-23). • This detail shows the Lord’s precise orchestration: the very family line Abraham hoped for is represented in the first woman who met the servant’s test of hospitality (Genesis 24:17-20). • God’s covenant promises move forward through specific, real people. Every name—Bethuel, Nahor, Milcah—anchors the narrative in history and underscores the reliability of God’s word (Luke 3:34-36). • Because Rebekah’s lineage matches Abraham’s, the servant can proceed with confidence that God’s answer has been given (Psalm 37:23). So I put the ring on her nose and the bracelets on her wrists. • The jewelry is more than a gift; it is an early symbol of betrothal and a tangible pledge of Isaac’s intent (Genesis 24:22, 53). • A nose ring and bracelets were customary signs of honor and value in ancient Near Eastern culture (Ezekiel 16:11-12), showing the bride’s worth and the groom’s capacity to provide. • The act witnesses to others—especially Rebekah’s household—that a divinely guided union is underway (Genesis 24:49-51). • In a broader biblical pattern, covenant relationships are often marked by visible tokens: the rainbow for Noah (Genesis 9:12-13), circumcision for Abraham (Genesis 17:11), and here, precious ornaments for Rebekah. summary Genesis 24:47 highlights how God faithfully answers prayer down to the finest detail. The servant’s careful question, Rebekah’s specific lineage, and the immediate giving of bridal gifts all converge to show that the Lord is directing Isaac’s marriage. The verse reassures us that when God guides, His purposes align perfectly with His promises, and His timing leaves unmistakable evidence for all to see. |
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