Genesis 24:42
New International Version
“When I came to the spring today, I said, ‘LORD, God of my master Abraham, if you will, please grant success to the journey on which I have come.

New Living Translation
“So today when I came to the spring, I prayed this prayer: ‘O LORD, God of my master, Abraham, please give me success on this mission.

English Standard Version
“I came today to the spring and said, ‘O LORD, the God of my master Abraham, if now you are prospering the way that I go,

Berean Standard Bible
So when I came to the spring today, I prayed: O LORD, God of my master Abraham, if only You would make my journey a success!

King James Bible
And I came this day unto the well, and said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way which I go:

New King James Version
“And this day I came to the well and said, ‘O LORD God of my master Abraham, if You will now prosper the way in which I go,

New American Standard Bible
“So I came today to the spring, and said, ‘LORD, God of my master Abraham, if now You will make my journey on which I have been going successful;

NASB 1995
“So I came today to the spring, and said, ‘O LORD, the God of my master Abraham, if now You will make my journey on which I go successful;

NASB 1977
“So I came today to the spring, and said, ‘O LORD, the God of my master Abraham, if now Thou wilt make my journey on which I go successful;

Legacy Standard Bible
“So I came today to the spring and said, ‘O Yahweh, the God of my master Abraham, if now You will make my journey on which I go successful;

Amplified Bible
“I came today to the spring, and said, ‘O LORD, God of my master Abraham, if now You will make my journey on which I go successful;

Christian Standard Bible
“Today when I came to the spring, I prayed: LORD, God of my master Abraham, if only you will make my journey successful!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Today when I came to the spring, I prayed: LORD, God of my master Abraham, if only You will make my journey successful!

American Standard Version
And I came this day unto the fountain, and said, O Jehovah, the God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way which I go:

Contemporary English Version
When I came to the well today, I silently prayed, "You, LORD, are the God my master Abraham worships, so please lead me to a wife for his son

English Revised Version
And I came this day unto the fountain, and said, O LORD, the God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way which I go:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"When I came to the spring today, I prayed, 'LORD God of my master Abraham, please make my trip successful.

Good News Translation
"When I came to the well today, I prayed, 'LORD, God of my master Abraham, please give me success in what I am doing.

International Standard Version
"So today I arrived at the spring and prayed, 'LORD God of my master Abraham, if you wish to make the journey that I have traveled successful,

Majority Standard Bible
So when I came to the spring today, I prayed: O LORD, God of my master Abraham, if only You would make my journey a success!

NET Bible
When I came to the spring today, I prayed, 'O LORD, God of my master Abraham, if you have decided to make my journey successful, may events unfold as follows:

New Heart English Bible
So today I came to the spring, and said, ‘God of my master Abraham, if now you will make my journey successful in which I go—

Webster's Bible Translation
And I came this day to the well, and said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, if now thou dost prosper my way which I go:

World English Bible
I came today to the spring, and said, ‘Yahweh, the God of my master Abraham, if now you do prosper my way which I go—
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And I come to the fountain today, and I say, YHWH, God of my lord Abraham, now if You are making prosperous my way in which I am going—

Young's Literal Translation
'And I come to-day unto the fountain, and I say, Jehovah, God of my lord Abraham, if Thou art, I pray Thee, making prosperous my way in which I am going --

Smith's Literal Translation
And I will come this day to the fountain, and say, Jehovah, God of lord Abraham, if thou wilt now incline thyself to prosper my way in which I go:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I came to day to the well of water, and said: O Lord God of my master Abraham, if thou hast prospered my way, wherein I now walk,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so, today I arrived at the well of water, and I said: ‘O Lord, the God of my lord Abraham, if you have directed my way, in which I now walk,

New American Bible
“When I came to the spring today, I said: ‘LORD, God of my master Abraham, please make successful the journey I am on.

New Revised Standard Version
“I came today to the spring, and said, ‘O LORD, the God of my master Abraham, if now you will only make successful the way I am going!
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And I came today to the well, and said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my mission for which I came,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I have come today to the well and I said, “LORD JEHOVAH, God of my Master Abraham, if you have prepared my way upon which I have come:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And I came this day unto the fountain, and said: O LORD, the God of my master Abraham, if now Thou do prosper my way which I go:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And having come this day to the well, I said, Lord God of my master Abraam, if thou prosperest my journey on which I am now going,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Rebekah is Chosen
41And when you go to my kindred, if they refuse to give her to you, then you will be released from my oath.’ 42So when I came to the spring today, I prayed: O LORD, God of my master Abraham, if only You would make my journey a success! 43Here I am, standing beside this spring. Now if a maiden comes out to draw water and I say to her, ‘Please let me drink a little water from your jar,’…

Cross References
Genesis 24:12
“O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.

Genesis 24:27
saying, “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.”

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 25:21
Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.

Genesis 28:20-22
Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and watch over me on this journey, and if He will provide me with food to eat and clothes to wear, / so that I may return safely to my father’s house, then the LORD will be my God. / And this stone I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that You give me I will surely give You a tenth.”

Exodus 3:6
Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.

Exodus 33:13
Now if indeed I have found favor in Your sight, please let me know Your ways, that I may know You and find favor in Your sight. Remember that this nation is Your people.”

1 Samuel 1:27
I prayed for this boy, and since the LORD has granted me what I asked of Him,

1 Samuel 9:6
“Look,” said the servant, “in this city there is a man of God who is highly respected; everything he says surely comes to pass. Let us go there now. Perhaps he will tell us which way to go.”

1 Kings 8:28
Yet regard the prayer and plea of Your servant, O LORD my God, so that You may hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying before You today.

2 Chronicles 20:6
and said, “O LORD, God of our fathers, are You not the God who is in heaven, and do You not rule over all the kingdoms of the nations? Power and might are in Your hand, and no one can stand against You.

Psalm 37:5
Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.

Psalm 40:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry.

Psalm 66:19-20
But God has surely heard; He has attended to the sound of my prayer. / Blessed be God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld from me His loving devotion!

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.


Treasury of Scripture

And I came this day to the well, and said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, if now you do prosper my way which I go:

O Lord.

Genesis 24:12-14
And he said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham…

Acts 10:7,8,22
And when the angel which spake unto Cornelius was departed, he called two of his household servants, and a devout soldier of them that waited on him continually; …

prosper.

Genesis 24:12,31
And he said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham…

Genesis 39:3
And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand.

Ezra 8:21
Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.

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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.














So when I came to the spring today
The phrase "came to the spring" is significant in the context of ancient Near Eastern culture, where wells and springs were vital for survival and often served as communal gathering places. The Hebrew word for "spring" (עַיִן, ayin) can also mean "eye," symbolizing a source of life and vision. This setting underscores the providential nature of the encounter, as it is at this life-giving source that the servant seeks divine guidance. The timing, "today," emphasizes the immediacy and relevance of God's intervention in daily affairs, reflecting a belief in a God who is actively involved in the lives of His people.

I prayed
Prayer is a central theme in this narrative, highlighting the servant's dependence on God. The Hebrew root for "prayed" (פָּלַל, palal) conveys the idea of interceding or making a supplication. This act of prayer demonstrates a posture of humility and reliance on divine wisdom, setting a model for believers to seek God's guidance in their endeavors. The servant's prayer is not a mere ritual but a heartfelt communication with God, reflecting a personal relationship and trust in His faithfulness.

O LORD, God of my master Abraham
The invocation "O LORD" uses the sacred name of God, YHWH, which denotes His eternal and covenantal nature. By addressing God as the "God of my master Abraham," the servant acknowledges the covenant relationship established with Abraham, which is foundational to the narrative. This phrase connects the servant's mission to the broader Abrahamic covenant, emphasizing the continuity of God's promises and His faithfulness across generations. It also reflects the servant's recognition of his role within God's divine plan, serving not only his earthly master but ultimately the purposes of God.

if only You will make my journey a success
The phrase "make my journey a success" reveals the servant's desire for divine favor and guidance. The Hebrew word for "success" (הִצְלִיחַ, hitsliach) implies prosperity and favorable outcomes, often associated with God's blessing. This request is not merely for personal gain but for the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham. The servant's journey is a mission of faith, and his plea for success underscores the belief that true success is found in alignment with God's will. This reflects a broader biblical principle that human endeavors are ultimately dependent on divine blessing and guidance.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So when I came
וָאָבֹ֥א (wā·’ā·ḇō)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the spring
הָעָ֑יִן (hā·‘ā·yin)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain

today,
הַיּ֖וֹם (hay·yō·wm)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

I prayed,
וָאֹמַ֗ר (wā·’ō·mar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

‘O LORD,
יְהוָה֙ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

God
אֱלֹהֵי֙ (’ĕ·lō·hê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

of my master
אֲדֹנִ֣י (’ă·ḏō·nî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller

Abraham,
אַבְרָהָ֔ם (’aḇ·rā·hām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation

if only
אִם־ (’im-)
Conjunction
Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not

You would
יֶשְׁךָ־ (yeš·ḵā-)
Adverb | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3426: Being, substance, existence, is

make my journey
דַּרְכִּ֔י (dar·kî)
Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action

a success!
מַצְלִ֣יחַ (maṣ·lî·aḥ)
Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 6743: To push forward


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