Genesis 24 · Verse 45

Genesis 24:45

And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.
Genesis 24:45, King James Version

Genesis 24:45 in other translations

BSBAnd before I had finished praying in my heart, there was Rebekah coming out with her jar on her shoulder, and she went down to the spring and drew water. So I said to her, ‘Please give me a drink.’
WEBBefore I had finished speaking in my heart, behold, Rebekah came out with her pitcher on her shoulder. She went down to the spring, and drew. I said to her, ‘Please let me drink.’
ASVAnd before I had done speaking in my heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the fountain, and drew: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.
YLT‘Before I finish speaking unto my heart, then lo, Rebekah is coming out, and her pitcher on her shoulder, and she goeth down to the fountain, and draweth; and I say unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee,
DARBYBefore I ended speaking in my heart, behold, Rebecca came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder, and went down to the well, and drew water; and I said to her, Give me, I pray thee, to drink.
BBEAnd even while I was saying this to myself, Rebekah came out with her vessel on her arm; and she went down to the spring to get water; and I said to her, Give me a drink.
WebsterAnd before I had done speaking in my heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down to the well, and drew water: and I said to her, Let me drink, I pray thee.

What does Genesis 24:45 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 24:32-49

32-49. the man came into the house, &c.--What a beautiful picture of piety, fidelity, and disinterestedness in a servant! He declined all attention to his own comforts till he had told his name and his errand.

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Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 45 Before I had done speaking in mine heart - So we find that the whole of this prayer, so circumstantially related Gen 24:12-14, and again Gen 24:42-44, was mental, and heard only by that God to whom it was directed. It would have been improper to have used public prayer on the occasion, as his servants could have felt no particular interest in the accomplishment of his petitions, because they were not concerned in them, having none of the responsibility of this mission.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Genesis 24:29-53

The making up of the marriage between Isaac and Rebekah is told very particularly. We are to notice God's providence in the common events of human life, and in them to exercise prudence and other graces. Laban went to ask Abraham's servant in, but not till he saw the ear-ring, and bracelet upon his sister's hands. We know Laban's character, by his conduct afterwards, and may think that he would not have been so free…

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Genesis 24:45 in the original Hebrew

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

אֲנִי֩'a.NiIH589
טֶ֨רֶםTe.remnot yetH2962
אֲכַלֶּ֜ה'a.kha.LehI had finishedH3615
לְדַבֵּ֣רle.da.Berto speakH1696
אֶל\־'el-toH413
לִבִּ֗יli.Biheart myH3820
וְהִנֵּ֨הve.hi.Nehand there!H2009
רִבְקָ֤הriv.KahRebekahH7259
יֹצֵאת֙yo.tzeT[was] coming outH3318
וְכַדָּ֣הּve.kha.Dahand jar herH3537
עַל\־'al-[was] onH5921
שִׁכְמָ֔הּshikh.Mahshoulder herH7926
וַתֵּ֥רֶדva.Te.redand she went downH3381
הָעַ֖יְנָהha.'Ay.nahthe spring towardsH5869
וַתִּשְׁאָ֑בva.tish.'Avand she drew waterH7579
וָאֹמַ֥רva.'o.Marand I saidH559
אֵלֶ֖יהָ'e.Lei.hato herH413
הַשְׁקִ֥ינִיhash.Ki.nigive a drink meH8248
נָֽא\׃Na'pleaseH4994

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Cross references for Genesis 24:45

  • Genesis 24:15-20

    And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder. And the damsel was very fair to look upon, a virgin, neither had any man known her: and she went down to the well, and filled her pitcher, and came up. And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher. And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink. …

  • Acts 10:30

    And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,

  • Matthew 7:7

    Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

  • Isaiah 65:24

    And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

  • Daniel 9:23

    At the beginning of thy supplications the commandment came forth, and I am come to shew thee; for thou art greatly beloved: therefore understand the matter, and consider the vision.

  • Acts 12:12-17

    And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying. And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate. And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel. …

  • Nehemiah 2:4

    Then the king said unto me, For what dost thou make request? So I prayed to the God of heaven.

  • Isaiah 58:9

    Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;

  • Daniel 9:19

    O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken and do; defer not, for thine own sake, O my God: for thy city and thy people are called by thy name.

  • 1 Samuel 1:13-15

    Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken. And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee. And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the Lord.

  • Romans 8:26

    Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

  • 2 Samuel 7:27

    For thou, O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee.

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before.
15-20; Isa 58:9; 65:24; Da 9:19,23; Ac 4:24-33; 10:30; 12:12-17
Mt 7:7
speaking.
1Sa 1:13-15; 2Sa 7:27; Ne 2:4; Ro 8:26

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Context

  • Genesis 24:44

    And she say to me, Both drink thou, and I will also draw for thy camels: let the same be the woman whom the Lord hath appointed out for my master’s son.

  • Genesis 24:45

    And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.

  • Genesis 24:46

    And she made haste, and let down her pitcher from her shoulder, and said, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: so I drank, and she made the camels drink also.

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Genesis 24:45 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Y antes que acabase de hablar en mi corazón, he aquí Rebeca, que salía con su cántaro sobre su hombro; y descendió á la fuente, y sacó agua; y le dije: Ruégote que me des á beber.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Avant que j’aie achevé de parler en mon cœur, voici sortir Rebecca, sa cruche sur son épaule; et elle est descendue à la fontaine, et a puisé; et je lui ai dit: Donne-moi à boire, je te prie.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Ich hatte in meinem Herzen noch nicht ausgeredet, siehe, da kam Rebekka heraus mit ihrem Kruge auf ihrer Schulter; und sie stieg zur Quelle hinab und schöpfte. Da sprach ich zu ihr: Gib mir doch zu trinken!
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Dumque hæc tacitus mecum volverem, apparuit Rebecca veniens cum hydria, quam portabat in scapula: descenditque ad fontem, et hausit aquam. Et aio ad eam: Da mihi paululum bibere.