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Genesis 24:26

Genesis 24:26
And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the LORD.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And the man bowed down his head,.... To show what a deep sense he had of the divine goodness, and in humble acknowledgment of the favours he had received in being thus providentially directed:

and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Genesis 24:1-67

- The Marriage of Isaac 26. קרד qādad, “bow the head.” השׁתחוה shâchâh, “bow the body.” 29. לבן lābān, “Laban, white.” In this circumstantial account of the marriage of Isaac, we have a beautiful…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Bowed down his head, and worshipped - Two acts of adoration are mentioned here;

1. Bowing the head, יקד yikkod; and

2. Prostration upon the earth, וישתחו vaiyishtaehu.

The bowing of the head was to…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 24:10-28

Abraham's servant now begins to make a figure in this story; and, though he is not named, yet much is here recorded to his honour, and for an example to all servants, who shall be honoured if, by…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

the man bowed his head Cf. Gen 24:24; Gen 43:28 (J). Rebekah's mention of her family had dispelled the servant's last doubt; bowing his head he gives praise to Jehovah, the God of Abraham; cf. Gen…