Genesis 24:49
“And now if ye will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me: and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And they did eat and drink, he, and the men that were with him,.... Every thing being settled with respect to the affair…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 24:1-67
- The Marriage of Isaac 26. קרד qādad, “bow the head.” השׁתחוה shâchâh, “bow the body.” 29. לבן lābān, “Laban,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
That I may turn to the right hand or to the left - That is, That I may go elsewhere and seek a proper match for the son…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 24:29-53
We have here the making up of the marriage between Isaac and Rebekah. It is related very largely and particularly, even…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
deal kindly and truly Lit. "do kindness and truth"; cf. Gen 47:29. See note on Gen 24:24.
to the right hand, or to the…
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