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She said to the servant, "Who is the man who is walking in the field to meet us?" The servant said, "It is my master." She took her veil, and covered herself.
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The Symbolism of the Veil
When Rebekah covered herself, it was a deeply symbolic act. Commentators explain this was likely a special bridal veil, larger than one for daily use. By putting it on, she was publicly identifying herself as the bride, showing modesty, and demonstrating respect for Isaac as her future husband.
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Genesis
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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…
19th Century
Anglican
She took a vail, and covered herself. —Brides are usually taken to the bridegroom enveloped in a veil, which covers the w…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For she [had] said to the servant As soon as she saw a man walking towards them, who she thought with herself might be Is…
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