Charles Ellicott Commentary Genesis 24:58

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Genesis 24:58

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Genesis 24:58

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go." — Genesis 24:58 (ASV)

Wilt thou go with this man? —A woman in the East has little choice in the matter of her marriage, and here, moreover, everything was so plainly providential, that Rebekah, like her father and brother (Genesis 24:50), would have felt it wrong to make difficulties, and she expresses her readiness to go at once, though she will never see her relatives again. Of course there would be some little delay for preparation, but none for leave-taking.