And the man, wondering at her, remained silent so as to know whether the Lord had made his journey prosperous or not.
Parallel translations
- WEB The man looked steadfastly at her, remaining silent, to know whether Yahweh had made his journey prosperous or not.
- KJV And the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the LORD had made his journey prosperous or not.
- BSB Meanwhile, the man watched her silently to see whether or not the LORD had made his journey a success.
- NASB Meanwhile, the man was taking a close look at her in silence, to find out whether the Lord had made his journey successful or not.
- NLT The servant watched her in silence, wondering whether or not the Lord had given him success in his mission.
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Quick answer
The servant watches silently to discern whether God has prospered his journey. He waits attentively to confirm the Lord's leading.
Overview
The servant observes Rebekah quietly, weighing whether God has answered his prayer. His silent watchfulness shows reverent caution rather than presumption. He seeks certainty that the Lord has indeed prospered his mission before acting further.
Cross-references & the web
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- Gen 24:12He said, “Yahweh, the God of my master Abraham, please give me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.
- Ps 107:43Whoever is wise will pay attention to these things. They will consider the loving kindnesses of Yahweh.
- Luke 2:51And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
- 2 Sam 7:18–20Then David the king went in, and sat before Yahweh; and he said, “Who am I, Lord Yahweh, and what is my house, that you have brought me this far?
- Luke 2:19But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
- Ps 116:1–7I love Yahweh, because he listens to my voice, and my cries for mercy.
- Ps 107:8Let them praise Yahweh for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds to the children of men!
- Ps 107:1Give thanks to Yahweh, for he is good, for his loving kindness endures forever.
- Gen 24:56He said to them, “Don’t hinder me, since Yahweh has prospered my way. Send me away that I may go to my master.”
- Ps 34:1–6By David; when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed. I will bless Yahweh at all times. His praise will always be in my mouth.
- Ps 107:15Let them praise Yahweh for his loving kindness, for his wonderful deeds to the children of men!
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