Genesis 24:26

26 Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD,

Genesis 24:26 in Other Translations

KJV
26 And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the LORD.
ESV
26 The man bowed his head and worshiped the LORD
NLT
26 The man bowed low and worshiped the LORD .
MSG
26 At this the man bowed in worship before God
CSB
26 Then the man bowed down, worshiped the Lord,

Genesis 24:26 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 24:26

And the man bowed down his head
To show what a deep sense he had of the divine goodness, and in humble acknowledgment of the favours he had received in being thus providentially directed: and worshipped the Lord;
gave thanks unto him, that he had thus far prospered him, hoping and believing that things were in good forwardness, according to his master's mind and will.

Genesis 24:26 In-Context

24 She answered him, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son that Milkah bore to Nahor.”
25 And she added, “We have plenty of straw and fodder, as well as room for you to spend the night.”
26 Then the man bowed down and worshiped the LORD,
27 saying, “Praise be to the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not abandoned his kindness and faithfulness to my master. As for me, the LORD has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives.”
28 The young woman ran and told her mother’s household about these things.

Cross References 1

  • 1. ver 48,52; Exodus 4:31; Exodus 12:27; 1 Chronicles 29:20; 2 Chronicles 20:18
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