And Rebekah said to Isaac, I am weary of my life because of the daughters of Heth: if Jacob take a wife of the daughters of Heth, such as these which are of the daughters of the land, what good shall my life do me?Rebekah is trying to get Isaac to support her idea of having Jacob flee to her homeland in Padanaram (Genesis 27:43). Esau already grieved Isaac by marrying Hittite women (Genesis 26:34, 35) so Rebekah is hoping that Isaac will advise Jacob to follow his own footsteps in finding a wife in Padanaram (Genesis 25:20).
Showing posts with label Rebekah. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rebekah. Show all posts
20070917
Genesis 27:46 - More chicanery by Rebekah.
20070821
Genesis 27:44 - A case of wishful thinking.
And tarry with him a few days, until thy brother's fury turn away;Rebekah was hoping that Jacob would have to disappear for only a short time. However, the few days turned into twenty years (Genesis 31:41) and there's no reference in the Bible that she and her beloved son ever met again.
20070731
Genesis 27:23 - Bringing good out of evil.
And he discerned him not, because his hands were hairy, as his brother Esau's hands: so he blessed him.Through the providence of God, this deception (Genesis 27:16) was part of the divine plan (Job 12:16) to preserve Abraham's seed for Esau had sold his birthright and had married strange wives (Genesis 25:34; 26:34). In addition, the LORD told Rebekah that Esau shall serve Jacob, Genesis 25:23.
20070729
Genesis 24:45 - While they were yet speaking.
And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.Just as Eliezer found Isaac's wife, Joseph also found his wife by a well while on his way to Padamaram to find a wife of the daughters of Laban. And just as Rebekah appeared, Rachel also appeared at the same time she was being spoke of (Genesis 29:9).
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear, Isaiah 65:24.
20070728
Genesis 24:17, 44 - A stranger in need is a friend indeed.
And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher... And she say to me, Both drink thou, and I will also draw for thy camels: let the same be the woman whom the LORD hath appointed out for my master's son.Remember to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing (Hebrews 13:2). In a similar situation, the stranger requesting the drink was Jesus Christ (John 4:7).
20070727
Genesis 24:15, 45 - Before the prayer was finished.
And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.Notice how fast Eliezer's prayer was answered. God will answer your prayers just as fast (Isaiah 65:24) if you depart from evil, do good, and continually seek for peace (Psalm 34:14).
And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.
20070724
Genesis 23:17 - The cave of Machpelah.
And the field of Ephron which was in Machpelah, which was before Mamre, the field, and the cave which was therein, and all the trees that were in the field, that were in all the borders round about, were made sureThis cave within the field of Machpelah was purchased by Abraham as a family sepulchre. It is the resting place for Abraham and his wife Sarah, his son Isaac and his wife Rebekah, his grandson Jacob and his wife Leah (Genesis 25:9; 49:31; 50:13), and perhaps others. The location of the cave is believed to be below the Haram el Khalil mosque, also called Abraham's mosque.
20070714
Genesis 18:9 - The tent of the Mother of Nations.
And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent.the tent is referring to Sarah's tent, the home of the Mother of Nations (Genesis 17: 15, 16). After Sarah dies, Rebekah successfully takes over the duties and responsibilities as the Mother of Nations (Genesis 24:67).
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