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He said, "Blessed be Yahweh, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken his lovingkindness and his truth toward my master. As for me, Yahweh has led me in the way to the house of my master`s relatives."
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Praise for God's Faithfulness
The servant's first reaction to answered prayer is to bless God for His "lovingkindness and truth." Commentators emphasize that this praise acknowledges God's unwavering faithfulness to the promises He made to Abraham. It serves as a model for believers to recognize and thank God for His reliability and mercy when His guidance becomes clear.
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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 he said, blessed [be] the Lord God of my master Abraham , &c.] (See Gill on Genesis 24:12):
Abraham's servant devoutly acknowledged God. We are permitted to be specific in entrusting our affairs to the care of Divine providence. He propose…
