Genesis 24:27

Genesis 24:27 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

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.”

King James Version KJV

And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master’s brethren.

American Standard Version ASV

And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of my master Abraham, who hath not forsaken his lovingkindness and his truth toward my master: as for me, Jehovah hath led me in the way to the house of my master’s brethren.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And said, Praise be to the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, who has given a sign that he is good and true to my master, by guiding me straight to the house of my master's family.

Free Bible Version FBV

“Thank you Lord, the God of my master Abraham,” he prayed. “You have not forgotten your commitment and faithfulness to my master. And Lord, you have led me directly to the home of my master's relatives!”

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And said, Blessed be the Lord God of my master Abraham, which hath not withdrawen his mercie and his trueth from my master: for when I was in the way, the Lord brought me to my masters brethrens house.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and saith, 'Blessed [is] Jehovah, God of my lord Abraham, who hath not left off His kindness and His truth with my lord; — I [being] in the way, Jehovah hath led me to the house of my lord's brethren.'

World English Bible WEB

He said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken his loving kindness and his truth toward my master. As for me, the LORD has led me on the way to the house of my master’s relatives.”

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left my master destitute of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

Saying: Blessed be the Lord God of my master Abraham, who hath not taken away his mercy and truth from my master, and hath brought me the straight way into the house of my master’s brother.

Translation for Translators T4T

He said, “I thank you, Yahweh God, whom my master Abraham worships. You have continued to be kind and faithful to my master. You led me on this journey straight/directly to the house of my master’s relatives!”

Plain English Version PEV

He said, “Yahweh, you are really great. You are the God of my boss Abraham. You keep on being very good to him, just like you promised him. We can always trust you. You brought me straight to Abraham’s relatives, so that I can get a wife for Isaac.”

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Genesis 24:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יֹּ֗אמֶר בָּר֤וּךְ יְהוָה֙ אֱלֹהֵי֙ אֲדֹנִ֣/י אַבְרָהָ֔ם אֲ֠שֶׁר לֹֽא עָזַ֥ב חַסְדּ֛/וֹ וַ/אֲמִתּ֖/וֹ מֵ/עִ֣ם אֲדֹנִ֑/י אָנֹכִ֗י בַּ/דֶּ֨רֶךְ֙ נָחַ֣/נִי יְהוָ֔ה בֵּ֖ית אֲחֵ֥י אֲדֹנִֽ/י

וַ/יֹּ֗אמֶר ʼâmar H559 to say Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

בָּר֤וּךְ bârak H1288 to bless V-Qal-Inf-c

יְהוָה֙ Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

אֱלֹהֵי֙ ʼĕlôhîym H430 God N-mp

אֲדֹנִ֣/י ʼâdôwn H113 lord N-ms | Suff

אַבְרָהָ֔ם ʼAbrâhâm H85 Abraham N-proper

אֲ֠שֶׁר ʼăsher H834 which Rel

לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 not Part

עָזַ֥ב ʻâzab H5800 Forsaken V-Qal-Perf-3ms

חַסְדּ֛/וֹ chêçêd H2617 kindness N-ms | Suff

וַ/אֲמִתּ֖/וֹ ʼemeth H571 truth Conj | N-fs | Suff

מֵ/עִ֣ם ʻim H5973 with Prep | Prep

אֲדֹנִ֑/י ʼâdôwn H113 lord N-ms | Suff

אָנֹכִ֗י ʼânôkîy H595 I Pron

בַּ/דֶּ֨רֶךְ֙ derek H1870 way Prep | N-cs

נָחַ֣/נִי nâchâh H5148 to lead V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff

יְהוָ֔ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

בֵּ֖ית bayith H1004 place N-ms

אֲחֵ֥י ʼâch H251 brother N-mp

אֲדֹנִֽ/י ʼâdôwn H113 lord N-ms | Suff

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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 24:27

וַ/יֹּ֗אמֶר ʼâmar H559 "to say" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.

Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)

Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.

בָּר֤וּךְ bârak H1288 "to bless" V-Qal-Inf-c

To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.

Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)

Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.

יְהוָה֙ Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

אֱלֹהֵי֙ ʼĕlôhîym H430 "God" N-mp

The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.

Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)

Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.

אֲדֹנִ֣/י ʼâdôwn H113 "lord" N-ms | Suff

The Hebrew word ʼâdôwn refers to a lord or master, and can be used to describe human leaders or God. It emphasizes the person's power and control over others or things, and is often translated as lord or master.

Definition: 1) firm, strong, lord, master 1a) lord, master 1a1) reference to men 1a1a) superintendent of household, of affairs 1a1b) master 1a1c) king 1a2) reference to God 1a2a) the Lord God 1a2b) Lord of the whole earth 1b) lords, kings 1b1) reference to men 1b1a) proprietor of hill of Samaria 1b1b) master 1b1c) husband 1b1d) prophet 1b1e) governor 1b1f) prince 1b1g) king 1b2) reference to God 1b2a) Lord of lords (probably = "thy husband, Yahweh") 1c) my lord, my master 1c1) reference to men 1c1a) master 1c1b) husband 1c1c) prophet 1c1d) prince 1c1e) king 1c1f) father 1c1g) Moses 1c1h) priest 1c1i) theophanic angel 1c1j) captain 1c1k) general recognition of superiority 1c2) reference to God 1c2a) my Lord, my Lord and my God 1c2b) Adonai (parallel with Yahweh)

Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: lord, master, owner. Compare also names beginning with 'Adoni-'. See also: Genesis 18:3; 1 Samuel 25:30; 2 Kings 6:5.

אַבְרָהָ֔ם ʼAbrâhâm H85 "Abraham" N-proper

Abraham was a key figure in the Bible, the later name of Abram, and father of many children, including Ishmael and Isaac. He is first mentioned in Genesis 11:26 and his story is told throughout the book of Genesis. Abraham's life and faith are still studied today.

Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.26; son of: Terah (H8646); brother of: Nahor (H5152H), Haran (H2039) and Sarah (H8283); married to Sarah (H8283), Hagar (H1904) and Keturah (H6989); father of: Ishmael (H3458), Isaac (H3327), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); also called Abram at Gen.11.26--17.5; 2x § Abraham = "father of a multitude" or "chief of multitude" friend of God and founder of Hebrew nation via God's elective covenant

Usage: Occurs in 159 OT verses. KJV: Abraham. See also: Genesis 17:5; Genesis 24:9; Psalms 47:10.

אֲ֠שֶׁר ʼăsher H834 "which" Rel

This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.

Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when

Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.

לֹֽא lôʼ H3808 "not" Part

The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.

Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)

Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.

עָזַ֥ב ʻâzab H5800 "Forsaken" V-Qal-Perf-3ms

Forsaken means to loosen or relinquish something, often implying abandonment. In the Bible, the word appears in Psalm 22:1, where David cries out to God, saying my God, why have you forsaken me. The term signifies a sense of desperation and isolation.

Definition: This name means to restore, repair Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 206 OT verses. KJV: commit self, fail, forsake, fortify, help, leave (destitute, off), refuse, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 2:24; Nehemiah 5:10; Psalms 9:11.

חַסְדּ֛/וֹ chêçêd H2617 "kindness" N-ms | Suff

This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.

Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness

Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.

וַ/אֲמִתּ֖/וֹ ʼemeth H571 "truth" Conj | N-fs | Suff

This Hebrew word means truth, faithfulness, or stability, and is often used to describe God's character and promises. In Psalm 100:5, it says God's truth endures forever, and in Proverbs 12:17, it emphasizes the importance of truthful speech.

Definition: : faithful 1) firmness, faithfulness, truth 1a) sureness, reliability 1b) stability, continuance 1c) faithfulness, reliableness 1d) truth 1d1) as spoken 1d2) of testimony and judgment 1d3) of divine instruction 1d4) truth as a body of ethical or religious knowledge 1d5) true doctrine adv 2) in truth, truly

Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity. See also: Genesis 24:27; Psalms 111:7; Psalms 15:2.

מֵ/עִ֣ם ʻim H5973 "with" Prep | Prep

This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.

Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as

Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.

אֲדֹנִ֑/י ʼâdôwn H113 "lord" N-ms | Suff

Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: lord, master, owner. Compare also names beginning with 'Adoni-'. See also: Genesis 18:3; 1 Samuel 25:30; 2 Kings 6:5.

אָנֹכִ֗י ʼânôkîy H595 "I" Pron

This simple Hebrew word just means 'I', referring to the speaker, like in Genesis 27 where Esau says 'I' when talking to his father Isaac.

Definition: I (first pers. sing.) Another spelling of a.ni (אֲנִי, אָֽנֹכִ֫י "I" H0589)

Usage: Occurs in 335 OT verses. KJV: I, me, [idiom] which. See also: Genesis 3:10; Deuteronomy 11:26; 2 Samuel 3:39.

בַּ/דֶּ֨רֶךְ֙ derek H1870 "way" Prep | N-cs

Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.

Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)

Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.

נָחַ֣/נִי nâchâh H5148 "to lead" V-Qal-Perf-3ms | Suff

To lead or guide is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also imply transporting people into exile or as colonists. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Exodus and 1 Kings, to describe leadership and migration.

Definition: 1) to lead, guide 1a) (Qal) to lead, bring 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, guide

Usage: Occurs in 39 OT verses. KJV: bestow, bring, govern, guide, lead (forth), put, straiten. See also: Genesis 24:27; Psalms 31:4; Psalms 5:9.

יְהוָ֔ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

בֵּ֖ית bayith H1004 "place" N-ms

The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.

Definition: nm place, origin, between

Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.

אֲחֵ֥י ʼâch H251 "brother" N-mp

In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.

Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance

Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.

אֲדֹנִֽ/י ʼâdôwn H113 "lord" N-ms | Suff

Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: lord, master, owner. Compare also names beginning with 'Adoni-'. See also: Genesis 18:3; 1 Samuel 25:30; 2 Kings 6:5.

Study Notes — Genesis 24:27

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Genesis 24:27 Summary
Frequently Asked Questions
Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 24:27
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 24:27
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 24:27
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 24:27
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 24:27
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 24:27
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 24:27
Sermons on Genesis 24:27

Context — Rebekah Is Chosen

25Then she added, “We have plenty of straw and feed, as well as a place for you to spend the night.” 26Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD,

27saying, “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.”

28The girl ran and told her mother’s household about these things. 29Now Rebekah had a brother named Laban, and he rushed out to the man at the spring.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	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.
2	Genesis 24:12	“O LORD, God of my master Abraham,” he prayed, “please grant me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.
3	Psalms 98:3	He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
4	Ruth 4:14	Then the women said to Naomi, “Blessed be the LORD, who has not left you this day without a kinsman-redeemer. May his name become famous in Israel.
5	Genesis 32:10	I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, but now I have become two camps.
6	1 Samuel 25:32	Then David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who sent you to meet me this day!
7	Exodus 18:10	Jethro declared, “Blessed be the LORD, who has delivered you from the hand of the Egyptians and of Pharaoh, and who has delivered the people from the hand of the Egyptians.
8	2 Samuel 18:28	Then Ahimaaz called out to the king, “All is well!” And he bowed facedown before the king. He continued, “Blessed be the LORD your God! He has delivered up the men who raised their hands against my lord the king.”
9	Proverbs 3:6	in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
10	Psalms 100:5	For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations.

Genesis 24:27 Summary

This verse is about a servant who is thanking God for helping him on his journey to find a wife for his master, Abraham. The servant is recognizing that God has been kind and faithful to Abraham, and that He has guided him to the right place. This shows us that God is involved in every part of our lives, and that we can trust Him to guide us, just like we see in Psalm 37:23-24, where it says that the steps of the righteous are ordered by the Lord. We can learn to trust in God's goodness and faithfulness, just like the servant and Abraham did.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that the Lord has not withheld His kindness and faithfulness from Abraham?

This phrase indicates that God has been faithful to Abraham, keeping His promises and showing him kindness, as seen in Genesis 12:2-3 and Genesis 17:1-8, where God makes covenant promises to Abraham and his descendants.

Why does the servant attribute his successful journey to the Lord?

The servant recognizes that God has guided and directed him to the house of Abraham's relatives, demonstrating his trust in God's sovereignty, similar to what we see in Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are encouraged to trust in the Lord with all our heart.

What is the significance of the servant's statement about being led to the house of Abraham's relatives?

This statement highlights the servant's awareness of God's providence in his life, as he sees the events unfolding as part of God's plan, much like Joseph in Genesis 45:5-8, who recognizes God's hand in his life's circumstances.

How does this verse relate to the concept of divine guidance in our lives?

This verse illustrates the importance of trusting in God's guidance and recognizing His hand in our circumstances, as encouraged in Psalm 32:8, where God promises to instruct and guide us on our path.

Reflection Questions

How can I, like the servant, recognize and acknowledge God's guidance in my life, even in the smallest details?
What are some ways I can express my gratitude to God for His kindness and faithfulness in my life, as the servant does in this verse?
In what ways can I trust in God's sovereignty, like the servant, when faced with uncertain or challenging circumstances?
How can I, like Abraham, trust in God's promises and faithfulness, even when the outcome is unclear or uncertain?

Gill's Exposition on Genesis 24:27

And he said, blessed [be] the Lord God of my master Abraham,.... [See comments on Genesis 24:12]: who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and truth; or hath not withdrawn his mercy, grace

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 24:27

And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the LORD. The man bowed down his head and worshipped the Lord The pious character of Abraham's messenger The man bowed down his head, and worshipped the Lord.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 24:27

His mercy and his truth, i.e. who hath showed his mercy in promising all manner of blessings, and his truth in performing his promises at this day. Or, it is a figure called hendyadis, for true mercy: q. d. he hath not only been kind to him in show, and in words, but in real and considerable effects. My master’ s brethren, i.e. near kinsmen, as that word is commonly used, as ,32.

Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 24:27

Genesis 24:27 And he said, Blessed [be] the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I [being] in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master’ s brethren.Ver. 27. Who hath not left destitute my master.] He ascribeth all to God’ s good providence, nothing to his good luck or service. Men play the atheists in speaking of fortune, like those "that prepared a table for fortune": and those Philistines, that said, "It is a chance". Augustine repented that ever he spoke such language of Ashdod.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 24:27

Verse 27. The Lord led me] By desire of his master he went out on this journey; and as he acknowledged God in all his ways, the Lord directed all his steps.

Cambridge Bible on Genesis 24:27

27. who hath not forsaken his mercy and his truth] For a very similar sentence, cf. Rth 2:20, “Blessed be he of the Lord who hath not left off his kindness.” The word used here for “mercy” is the same as that rendered “kindness,” Genesis 24:12; Genesis 24:14, and “kindly” in Genesis 24:49. The combination of the Heb. words for “mercy” and “truth” was almost proverbial; cf. Genesis 32:10, Genesis 47:29, “kindly and truly” (J), Psalms 98:3. “Mercy” denotes the goodness, “truth” the fidelity of God, in the fulfilment of His promises. brethren] i.e. “kindred,” as in Genesis 24:48. See note on Genesis 13:8.

Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 24:27

27. Blessed be the Lord — The aged servant is now convinced that Jehovah has heard his prayer, and directed his steps, and he breaks out in thanksgiving.

Sermons on Genesis 24:27

	Sermon	Description
	(Genesis) Genesis 24:10-14 by J. Vernon McGee	In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Abraham's servant who was sent to find a bride for Isaac. The servant prays to God for guidance and asks for a sign to help him
	(Genesis) Genesis 24:21-29 by J. Vernon McGee	In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Abraham's servant finding a wife for Isaac. The servant acknowledges God's guidance and blessing in his journey to find a suita
	Knowing God's Will by Erlo Stegen	In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a young man who became paralyzed and was abandoned by his wife. Despite his anger and despair, the man turned to God and prayed fo
	(Genesis) - Part 21 by Zac Poonen	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of looking for spiritual qualities rather than earthly qualities when seeking a partner. He highlights the problems that can a
	The Holy Spirit 03 by Svend Christensen	In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about a car accident and how they believe it was God's will for them to survive. They emphasize the importance of knowing and fo
	Watching Quietly, Praying Silently by Elisabeth Elliot	Elisabeth Elliot emphasizes the importance of trust, obedience, prayer, and quiet observation in discerning God's guidance, drawing from the story of the servant sent by Abraham to
	Don't Miss God's Will in Your Marriage by Zac Poonen	Zac Poonen emphasizes the importance of seeking God's guidance in choosing a life partner, highlighting that God has a specific plan for each of His children, including in the area