Holy Scripture

Genesis 24:53

A church father on this verse
“Learning now that he had the desired end in view, "he brought out presents of silver and gold and clothing and gave them to Rebekah." Then he waited on her with confidence, as though she were already betrothed in word to Isaac. He presented her brother and mother with gifts, and, when he saw the matter had worked out…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — HOMILIES ON GENESIS 48.27

Source: Septuagint

Original

53And the servant having brought forth jewels of silver and gold and raiment, gave them to Rebekah, and gave gifts to her brother, and to her mother.

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In context

51Behold, Rebekah is before thee, take her and go away, and let her be wife to the son of thy master, as the Lord has said.

52And it came to pass when the servant of Abraham heard these words, he bowed himself to the Lord down to the earth.

— Genesis 24:53 —

54And both he and the men with him ate and drank and went to sleep. And he arose in the morning and said, Send me away, that I may go to my master.

55And her brethren and her mother said, Let the virgin remain with us about ten days, and after that she shall depart.

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