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Sarah, my master`s wife, bore a son to my master when she was old. He has given all that he has to him.
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Isaac, The Designated Heir
The servant emphasizes that Abraham has given Isaac "all that he hath." Commentators explain this established Isaac as the sole primary heir, distinct from Abraham's other children who received lesser portions. This fact was a crucial part of the marriage negotiation, showing Isaac's immense wealth and status.
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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 Sarah, my master's wife Who must be well known to this family, by name at least, being, as is generally supposed, the…
The arrangement of the marriage between Isaac and Rebekah is recounted in great detail. We should notice God's providence in the common events of h…