And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.
Parallel translations
- WEB She said, “Drink, my lord.” She hurried, and let down her pitcher on her hand, and gave him drink.
- BSB “Drink, my lord,” she replied, and she quickly lowered her jar to her hands and gave him a drink.
- NKJV So she said, “Drink, my lord.” Then she quickly let her pitcher down to her hand, and gave him a drink.
- NASB And she said, “Drink, my lord”; then she quickly lowered her jar to her hand, and gave him a drink.
- NLT “Yes, my lord,” she answered, “have a drink.” And she quickly lowered her jug from her shoulder and gave him a drink.
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Quick answer
Rebekah readily gives him a drink, hurrying to serve. Her eager kindness begins to fulfill the sign.
Overview
Rebekah responds with prompt courtesy, lowering her pitcher to give the stranger water. Her ready hospitality is the first half of the requested sign. Her gracious character is already evident in this small act.
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- Gen 24:14And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.
- Prov 31:26She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.
- 1 Pet 4:8–9And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
- 1 Pet 3:8Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:
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