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She said moreover to him, "We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in."
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A Portrait of Hospitality
Commentators highlight that Rebekah's immediate and generous offer reveals her character. Without hesitation, she assures the stranger of ample provisions ("straw and provender") and lodging. Scholars like John Gill note her confidence stemmed from knowing her family's liberality, showcasing virtues like hospitality, service, and humility—the very qualities the servant had prayed for in a wife for Isaac.
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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
She said moreover unto him In answer to the second question: we have both straw and provender enough
Abraham's servant devoutly acknowledged God. We are permitted to be specific in entrusting our affairs to the care of Divine providence. He propose…