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and said, "Whose daughter are you? Please tell me. Is there room in your father`s house for us to lodge in?"
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Faithful and Practical Inquiry
Commentators explain the servant's two questions were highly strategic. The first, 'Whose daughter are you?', was to confirm if she was from Abraham's family, fulfilling his oath. The second, 'Is there room?', was to assess her family's wealth and secure lodging to complete his mission. This shows a blend of practical wisdom and faithful obedience.
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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 said After he has given her the earring and the bracelets, he put the following question, according to Jarchi, and so our …
Abraham's servant devoutly acknowledged God. We are permitted to be specific in entrusting our affairs to the care of Divine providence. He propose…