Genesis 24:26
New International Version
Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD,

New Living Translation
The man bowed low and worshiped the LORD.

English Standard Version
The man bowed his head and worshiped the LORD

Berean Standard Bible
Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD,

King James Bible
And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the LORD.

New King James Version
Then the man bowed down his head and worshiped the LORD.

New American Standard Bible
Then the man bowed low and worshiped the LORD.

NASB 1995
Then the man bowed low and worshiped the LORD.

NASB 1977
Then the man bowed low and worshiped the LORD.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the man bowed low and worshiped Yahweh.

Amplified Bible
The man bowed his head and worshiped the LORD.

Christian Standard Bible
Then the man knelt low, worshiped the LORD,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the man bowed down, worshiped the LORD,

American Standard Version
And the man bowed his head, and worshipped Jehovah.

Contemporary English Version
Then the servant bowed his head and prayed,

English Revised Version
And the man bowed his head, and worshipped the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The man knelt, bowing to the LORD with his face touching the ground.

Good News Translation
Then the man knelt down and worshiped the LORD.

International Standard Version
At this, the man bowed down and worshipped the LORD.

Majority Standard Bible
Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD,

NET Bible
The man bowed his head and worshiped the LORD,

New Heart English Bible
Then the man bowed his head and worshiped God,

Webster's Bible Translation
And the man bowed his head, and worshipped the LORD.

World English Bible
The man bowed his head, and worshiped Yahweh.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the man bows, and pays respect to YHWH,

Young's Literal Translation
And the man boweth, and doth obeisance to Jehovah,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the man will bow down and prostrate himself to Jehovah.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The man bowed himself down, and adored the Lord,

Catholic Public Domain Version
The man bowed himself down, and he adored the Lord,

New American Bible
The man then knelt and bowed down to the LORD,

New Revised Standard Version
The man bowed his head and worshiped the LORD
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the man knelt on the ground and worshipped the LORD.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the man knelt on the ground and he worshipped LORD JEHOVAH.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the man bowed his head, and prostrated himself before the LORD.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the man being well pleased, worshipped the Lord,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Rebekah is Chosen
25Then she added, “We have plenty of straw and feed, as well as a place for you to spend the night.” 26Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD, 27saying, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not withheld His kindness and faithfulness from my master. As for me, the LORD has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives.”…

Cross References
Genesis 24:48
Then I bowed down and worshiped the LORD; and I blessed the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who led me on the right road to take the granddaughter of my master’s brother for his son.

Genesis 24:52
When Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed down to the ground before the LORD.

Exodus 4:31
and they believed. And when they heard that the LORD had attended to the Israelites and had seen their affliction, they bowed down and worshiped.

1 Chronicles 29:20
Then David said to the whole assembly, “Bless the LORD your God.” So the whole assembly blessed the LORD, the God of their fathers. They bowed down and paid homage to the LORD and to the king.

2 Chronicles 20:18
Then Jehoshaphat bowed facedown, and all the people of Judah and Jerusalem fell down before the LORD to worship Him.

Nehemiah 8:6
Then Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God, and with their hands uplifted, all the people said, “Amen, Amen!” Then they bowed down and worshiped the LORD with their faces to the ground.

Psalm 95:6
O come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD our Maker.

Psalm 103:1-2
Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. / Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—

Psalm 106:48
Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah!

Daniel 2:19-20
During the night, the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision, and he blessed the God of heaven / and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.

Luke 1:46-47
Then Mary said: “My soul magnifies the Lord, / and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!

Luke 2:28-32
Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying: / “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace. / For my eyes have seen Your salvation, ...

John 4:23-24
But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. / God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.”

Acts 27:35
After he had said this, Paul took bread and gave thanks to God in front of them all. Then he broke it and began to eat.

Romans 14:11
It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.”


Treasury of Scripture

And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the LORD.

Genesis 24:48,52
And I bowed down my head, and worshipped the LORD, and blessed the LORD God of my master Abraham, which had led me in the right way to take my master's brother's daughter unto his son…

Genesis 22:5
And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.

Exodus 4:31
And the people believed: and when they heard that the LORD had visited the children of Israel, and that he had looked upon their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshipped.

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Genesis 24
1. Abraham swears his servant.
10. The servant's journey.
12. His prayer.
14. His sign.
15. Rebekah meets him;
18. fulfils his sign;
22. receives jewels;
23. shows her kindred;
25. and invites him home.
26. The servant blesses God.
29. Laban entertains him.
34. The servant shows his message.
50. Laban and Bethuel approve it.
58. Rebekah consents to go, and departs.
62. Isaac meets and marries her.














Then the man
This phrase refers to Abraham's servant, traditionally understood to be Eliezer of Damascus, who was tasked with finding a wife for Isaac. The Hebrew word for "man" here is "אִישׁ" (ish), which can denote a man of significance or responsibility. In this context, it highlights the servant's role as a faithful steward, entrusted with a critical mission. His actions throughout the chapter reflect a deep commitment to his master's wishes and a reliance on divine guidance.

bowed down
The Hebrew word used here is "וַיִּקֹּד" (vayikod), which means to bow or to bend the knee. This physical act of bowing is a sign of reverence and submission, often associated with worship and respect in ancient Near Eastern cultures. It signifies the servant's acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and his gratitude for the divine intervention in his mission. Bowing down is a recurring biblical motif that denotes humility and recognition of God's majesty.

and worshiped
The Hebrew term "וַיִּשְׁתַּחוּ" (vayishtachavu) is used here, which means to prostrate oneself in worship. This act of worship is not merely a ritualistic gesture but an expression of heartfelt devotion and acknowledgment of God's providence. In the context of Genesis 24, it underscores the servant's recognition of God's hand in leading him to Rebekah, fulfilling Abraham's request. Worship, in this sense, is both an act of gratitude and a declaration of faith in God's promises.

the LORD
The term "LORD" is translated from the Hebrew "יְהוָה" (YHWH), the sacred and personal name of God revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14. This name signifies God's eternal, self-existent nature and His covenantal relationship with His people. In the narrative of Genesis 24, the servant's worship of the LORD highlights the continuity of God's covenantal faithfulness from Abraham to Isaac. It serves as a reminder of God's unchanging nature and His active involvement in the lives of those who trust in Him.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then the man
הָאִ֔ישׁ (hā·’îš)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

bowed down
וַיִּקֹּ֣ד (way·yiq·qōḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6915: To shrivel up, contract, bend the body, in deference

and worshiped
וַיִּשְׁתַּ֖חוּ (way·yiš·ta·ḥū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7812: To depress, prostrate

the LORD,
לַֽיהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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