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Abraham's servant set out to look for a wife for Isaac in Gen 24. He saw a young woman filling her jar.
The interaction between Abraham's servant and Rebekah is a beautiful narrative emphasizing the importance of kindness, service, and divine guidance in fulfilling God's plans. Rebekah's willingness to offer water not only to the servant but also to his camels demonstrates a generous spirit and aligns with the qualities sought in a partner for Isaac. She did more than what was asked of her.
He did not ask for much.17 Then the servant ran to meet her and said, “Please give me a little water to drink from your jar.”
She decided to do more than he asked.18 She said, “Drink, my lord.” And she quickly let down her jar upon her hand and gave him a drink. 19 When she had finished giving him a drink, she said, “I will draw water for your camels also, until they have finished drinking.”
That was the sign that the servant was looking for.20 So she quickly emptied her jar into the trough and ran again to the well to draw water, and she drew for all his camels.
The interaction between Abraham's servant and Rebekah is a beautiful narrative emphasizing the importance of kindness, service, and divine guidance in fulfilling God's plans. Rebekah's willingness to offer water not only to the servant but also to his camels demonstrates a generous spirit and aligns with the qualities sought in a partner for Isaac. She did more than what was asked of her.