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The servant ran to meet her, and said, "Please give me a drink, a little water from your pitcher."
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A Test of Character
Commentators explain that the servant's request for water was not primarily for thirst but was a deliberate test born from his prayer. He was looking for specific character traits—humility, industry, and a servant's heart—that would mark the woman God had chosen for Isaac. This highlights the wisdom of seeking godly character above all else in a life partner.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
26. קרד qādad — “bow the head.” השׁתחוה shâchâh — “bow the body.”
29. לבן lābān — “Laban, white.”
In this circum…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the servant ran to meet her He did not stop her as she went to the well, but stayed till she had been there and …
Abraham's servant devoutly acknowledged God. We are permitted to be specific in entrusting our affairs to the care of Divine providence. He propose…