New International Version So he said, “I am Abraham’s servant. New Living Translation “I am Abraham’s servant,” he explained. English Standard Version So he said, “I am Abraham’s servant. Berean Standard Bible “I am Abraham’s servant,” he replied. Berean Literal Bible And he said, “I am Abraham’s servant. King James Bible And he said, I am Abraham's servant. New King James Version So he said, “I am Abraham’s servant. New American Standard Bible So he said, “I am Abraham’s servant. NASB 1995 So he said, “I am Abraham’s servant. NASB 1977 So he said, “I am Abraham’s servant. Legacy Standard Bible So he said, “I am Abraham’s servant. Amplified Bible So he said, “I am Abraham’s servant. Berean Annotated Bible “I am Abraham’s (father of many) servant, he replied. Christian Standard Bible “I am Abraham’s servant,” he said. Holman Christian Standard Bible I am Abraham’s servant,” he said. “ American Standard Version And he said, I am Abraham's servant. Contemporary English Version The servant explained: I am Abraham's servant. English Revised Version And he said, I am Abraham's servant. GOD'S WORD® Translation "I am Abraham's servant," he said. Good News Translation "I am the servant of Abraham," he began. International Standard Version "I'm Abraham's servant," he said. NET Bible "I am the servant of Abraham," he began. New Heart English Bible So he said, "I am Abraham's servant. Webster's Bible Translation And he said, I am Abraham's servant. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“I am Abraham’s servant,” he replied. World English Bible He said, “I am Abraham’s servant. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he says, “I [am] Abraham’s servant; Berean Literal Bible And he said, “I am Abraham’s servant. Young's Literal Translation And he saith, 'I am Abraham's servant; Smith's Literal Translation And he will say, I am Abraham's servant. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said: I am the servant of Abraham: Catholic Public Domain Version Then he said: “I am the servant of Abraham. New American Bible “I am Abraham’s servant,” he began. New Revised Standard Version So he said, “I am Abraham’s servant. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said, I am Abraham's servant. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the Servant said, “I am of Abraham.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he said: 'I am Abraham's servant. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he said, I am a servant of Abraam; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Rebekah is Chosen…33Then a meal was set before the man, but he said, “I will not eat until I have told you what I came to say.” So Laban said, “Please speak.” 34“I am Abraham’s servant,” he replied. 35“The LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become rich. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, camels and donkeys.… Cross References “I am Abraham’s servant,” Genesis 15:2-3 But Abram replied, “O Lord GOD, what can You give me, since I remain childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” / Abram continued, “Behold, You have given me no offspring, so a servant in my household will be my heir.” Psalm 105:42 For He remembered His holy promise to Abraham His servant. Genesis 26:24 and that night the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will bless you and multiply your descendants for the sake of My servant Abraham.” he replied. Luke 1:38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May it happen to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her. 1 Samuel 1:15 “No, my lord,” Hannah replied. “I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have not had any wine or strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before the LORD. 1 Samuel 3:10 Then the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.” Genesis 24:2-9 So Abraham instructed the chief servant of his household, who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh, / and I will have you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am dwelling, / but will go to my country and my kindred to take a wife for my son Isaac.” … Genesis 12:1-3 Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” Genesis 15:1-6 After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” / But Abram replied, “O Lord GOD, what can You give me, since I remain childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” / Abram continued, “Behold, You have given me no offspring, so a servant in my household will be my heir.” … Genesis 17:1-8 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless. / I will establish My covenant between Me and you, and I will multiply you exceedingly.” / Then Abram fell facedown, and God said to him, … Genesis 22:15-18 And the angel of the LORD called to Abraham from heaven a second time, / saying, “By Myself I have sworn, declares the LORD, that because you have done this and have not withheld your only son, / I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies. … Genesis 26:2-5 The LORD appeared to Isaac and said, “Do not go down to Egypt. Settle in the land where I tell you. / Stay in this land as a foreigner, and I will be with you and bless you. For I will give all these lands to you and your offspring, and I will confirm the oath that I swore to your father Abraham. / I will make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands, and through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, … Genesis 28:13-15 And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. / Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Genesis 31:3 Then the LORD said to Jacob, “Go back to the land of your fathers and to your kindred, and I will be with you.” Genesis 35:9-12 After Jacob had returned from Paddan-aram, God appeared to him again and blessed him. / And God said to him, “Though your name is Jacob, you will no longer be called Jacob. Instead, your name will be Israel.” So God named him Israel. / And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you. … Genesis 50:24 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will surely visit you and bring you up from this land to the land He promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.” Treasury of Scripture And he said, I am Abraham's servant. Jump to Previous Abraham's ServantJump to Next Abraham's ServantGenesis 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. “I am Abraham’s servant,” “I am Abraham’s servant” identifies the speaker as Abraham’s trusted steward, sent to find a wife for Isaac among Abraham’s relatives in Mesopotamia. His mission served the continuation of the covenant family through whom God’s promises to Abraham would advance. Gen 15:2-3 But Abram replied, “O Lord GOD, what can You give me?… he replied. Speaking before Rebekah’s household, the servant began a careful account of Abraham’s wealth, Isaac’s position as heir, and the providential events that had brought him to Rebekah. His testimony prepared the family to recognize God’s direction in the proposed marriage. Luk 1:38 “I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered.… Persons / Places / Events 1. Abraham- The patriarch of the Israelite nation, who sends his servant to find a wife for his son Isaac. 2. Eliezer (the Servant) - Abraham's trusted servant, tasked with finding a suitable wife for Isaac from Abraham's relatives. 3. Rebekah - The woman chosen to be Isaac's wife, demonstrating hospitality and kindness. 4. Nahor - The city where Abraham's relatives live, and where Eliezer travels to find a wife for Isaac. 5. Laban - Rebekah's brother, who interacts with Eliezer and plays a role in the marriage arrangement. Teaching Points Faithful ServiceEliezer's obedience and faithfulness to Abraham's instructions serve as a model for serving God and others with integrity. Divine Guidance The account highlights the importance of seeking God's guidance in major life decisions, such as marriage. Hospitality and Kindness Rebekah's actions demonstrate the value of showing kindness and hospitality to strangers. God's Providence The account illustrates how God orchestrates events to fulfill His promises and purposes. Family and Heritage The importance of family and maintaining a godly heritage is emphasized through the choice of a wife for Isaac from Abraham's relatives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 24:34?2. How does Genesis 24:34 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What role does obedience play in the servant's mission in Genesis 24:34? 4. How can we apply the servant's dedication to our own faith journey today? 5. What scriptural connections exist between Genesis 24:34 and God's covenant with Abraham? 6. How does Genesis 24:34 encourage us to trust God's guidance in our lives? 7. How does Genesis 24:34 reflect God's providence in choosing a spouse for Isaac? 8. What role does divine guidance play in Genesis 24:34? 9. How does Genesis 24:34 illustrate the importance of faithfulness in servanthood? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 24? Verses 34-49. - Availing himself of the privilege thus accorded, the faithful ambassador recounted the story of his master's prosperity, and of the birth of Isaac when Sarah his mother was old (literally, after her old age); of the oath which he had taken to seek a wife for his master s son among his master's kindred, and of the singularly providential manner in which he had been led to the discovery of the chosen bride. Then with solemn earnestness he asked for a decision. And now if ye will deal kindly and truly - literally, if ye are doing, i.e. are ready or willing to extend kindness and truth (cf. ver. 27) - with (or, to) my master, tell me: and if not, toll me; that I may turn (literally, and I will turn) to the right hand, or to the left - in further prosecution of my mission, to seek in some other family a bride for my master's son. Genesis 24:34 captures a servant who knows his identity, authority, and mission. By declaring, “I am Abraham’s servant,” he anchors his words to God’s covenant work through Abraham, models humble submission, and demonstrates readiness to testify. His example encourages believers to stand confidently in Christ, serve faithfully, and speak boldly yet graciously whenever God opens a door for witness. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Iאָנֹֽכִי׃ (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I am Abraham’s אַבְרָהָ֖ם (’aḇ·rā·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation servant,” עֶ֥בֶד (‘e·ḇeḏ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5650: Slave, servant he replied. וַיֹּאמַ֑ר (way·yō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Additonal Resources Genesis 24:34 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 24:34 Bible Gateway Genesis 24:34 Bible.com Genesis 24:34 NIV |
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