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◄ Genesis 24:27►

New International Version
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.”

New Living Translation
“Praise the LORD, the God of my master, Abraham,” he said. “The LORD has shown unfailing love and faithfulness to my master, for he has led me straight to my master’s relatives.”

English Standard Version
and said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken his steadfast love and his faithfulness toward my master. As for me, the LORD has led me in the way to the house of my master’s kinsmen.”

Berean Standard Bible
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 Bible
And he said, Blessedbe the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: Ibeing in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren.

New King James Version
And he said, “Blessedbe the LORD God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken His mercy and His truth toward my master. As for me, being on the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master’s brethren.”

New American Standard Bible
And he said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not abandoned His kindness and His trustworthiness toward my master; as for me, the LORD has guided me in the way to the house of my master’s brothers.”

NASB 1995
He said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken His lovingkindness and His truth toward my master; as for me, the LORD has guided me in the way to the house of my master’s brothers.”

NASB 1977
And he said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken His lovingkindness and His truth toward my master; as for me, the LORD has guided me in the way to the house of my master’s brothers.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And he said, “Blessed be Yahweh, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken His lovingkindness and His truth toward my master; as for me, Yahweh has guided me in the way to the house of my master’s brothers.”

Amplified Bible
He said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not denied His lovingkindness and His truth to my master. As for me, the LORD led me to the house of my master’s brothers.”

Christian Standard Bible
and said, “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.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and said, “Praise 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.”

American Standard Version
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.

Contemporary English Version
"I thank you, LORD God of my master Abraham! You have led me to his relatives and kept your promise to him."

English Revised Version
And he said, Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who hath not forsaken his mercy and his truth toward my master: as for me, the LORD hath led me in the way to the house of my master's brethren.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He said, "Praise the LORD, the God of my master Abraham. The LORD hasn't failed to be kind and faithful to my master. The LORD has led me on this trip to the home of my master's relatives."

Good News Translation
He said, "Praise the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has faithfully kept his promise to my master. The LORD has led me straight to my master's relatives."

International Standard Version
"Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hasn't held back his gracious love and faithfulness from my master! The LORD has led me to the house of my master's relatives!"

NET Bible
saying "Praised be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not abandoned his faithful love for my master! The LORD has led me to the house of my master's relatives!"

New Heart English Bible
and said, "Blessed be the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken his loving kindness and his truth toward my master. As for me, he has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives."

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
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.”

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

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and says, “Blessed [is] YHWH, God of my lord Abraham, who has not left off His kindness and His truth with my lord—I [being] in the way, YHWH has led me to the house of my lord’s brothers.”

Young's Literal Translation
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.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And he will say, Praised be Jehovah, God of lord Abraham, who let not go his kindness and his truth from my lord: I in the way, Jehovah led me to the house of my lord's brother.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
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.

Catholic Public Domain Version
saying, “Blessed be the Lord, the God of my lord Abraham, who has not taken away his mercy and truth from my lord, and who has led me on a direct journey to the house of the brother of my lord.”

New American Bible
saying: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not let his kindness and fidelity toward my master fail. As for me, the LORD has led me straight to the house of my master’s brother.”

New Revised Standard Version
and said, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken his steadfast love and his faithfulness toward my master. As for me, the LORD has led me on the way to the house of my master’s kin.”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who has not withheld his grace and his truth from my master; while I was on the road, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brother, to take his brother's daughter to his son.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And said, “Blessed is LORD JEHOVAH, the God of my Lord Abraham, who did not deny my Lord his grace and his truth, but LORD JEHOVAH led me in the way of the house of the brother of my Lord, to take the daughter of the brother of my Lord for his son.”

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And he said: 'Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who hath not forsaken His mercy and His truth toward my master; as for me, the LORD hath led me in the way to the house of my master's brethren.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and said, Blessed be the Lord the God of my master Abraam, who has not suffered his righteousness to fail, nor his truth from my master, and the Lord has brought me prosperously to the house of the brother of my lord.

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Audio Bible

Context

Rebekah is Chosen
…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.…

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Cross References

Psalm 32:8
I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will give you counsel and watch over you.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.

Psalm 37:23
The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.

Psalm 23:1-3
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. / He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.

Isaiah 48:17
Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go.

Psalm 121:8
The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.

Psalm 25:9
He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.

Psalm 73:24
You guide me with Your counsel, and later receive me in glory.

Exodus 15:13
With loving devotion You will lead the people You have redeemed; with Your strength You will guide them to Your holy dwelling.

Nehemiah 9:12
You led them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, to light for them the way in which they should travel.

Romans 8:28
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Philippians 4:19
And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 1:11
In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will,

Hebrews 13:20-21
Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, / equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

Treasury of Scripture

And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who has 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 brothers.

Blessed.

Genesis 24:12
And he said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham.

Genesis 9:26
And he said, Blessedbe the LORD God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.

Genesis 14:20
And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.

of his.

Genesis 32:10
I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands.

Psalm 98:3
He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Psalm 100:5
For the LORDis good; his mercyis everlasting; and his truthendureth to all generations.

the Lord.

Genesis 24:48
And I bowed down my head, and worshipped the LORD, and blessed the LORD God of my master Abraham, which had led me in the right way to take my master's brother's daughter unto his son.

Proverbs 3:6
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Proverbs 4:11-13
I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths…

of my.

Genesis 24:4
But thou shalt go unto my country, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son Isaac.

Genesis 13:8
And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for webe brethren.

Exodus 2:11,13
And it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out unto his brethren, and looked on their burdens: and he spied an Egyptian smiting an Hebrew, one of his brethren…

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Genesis 24

1.Abraham swears his servant.
10.The servant's journey.
12.His prayer.
14.His sign.
15.Rebekah meets him;
18.fulfils his sign;
22.receives jewels;
23.shows her kindred;
25.and invites him home.
26.The servant blesses God.
29.Laban entertains him.
34.The servant shows his message.
50.Laban and Bethuel approve it.
58.Rebekah consents to go, and departs.
62.Isaac meets and marries her.

Study Bible

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saying, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham,
This phrase highlights the servant's acknowledgment of the LORD, the covenant God of Israel, as the one who guides and blesses. The use of "Blessed be the LORD" is a form of praise and thanksgiving, common in Hebrew prayers and psalms (e.g.,Psalm 103:1). The reference to "the God of my master Abraham" emphasizes the covenant relationship God established with Abraham, which is foundational to the narrative of Genesis and the unfolding story of Israel (Genesis 12:1-3).

who has not withheld His kindness and faithfulness from my master.
Here, "kindness" and "faithfulness" are translations of the Hebrew words "chesed" and "emet," often used to describe God's covenantal love and reliability. These attributes are central to God's character and His dealings with His people (Exodus 34:6). The servant recognizes that God's providential care and loyalty to Abraham are evident in the successful outcome of his mission, reflecting the broader biblical theme of God's unwavering commitment to His promises.

As for me, the LORD has led me on the journey
The servant's statement underscores the belief in divine guidance and providence. The journey from Canaan to Mesopotamia was long and fraught with uncertainty, yet the servant attributes his successful navigation to God's leading. This reflects a broader biblical principle that God directs the paths of those who seek Him (Proverbs 3:5-6). The servant's reliance on God for direction is a model of faith and trust.

to the house of my master’s relatives.”
The phrase indicates the successful completion of the servant's mission to find a wife for Isaac from among Abraham's kin, as instructed inGenesis 24:4. This journey to Abraham's relatives in Nahor (likely in the region of Haran) is significant for maintaining the purity of the covenant line. It also foreshadows the importance of family and kinship ties in the unfolding narrative of Israel's history. The successful finding of Rebekah, a relative, ensures the continuation of God's promises through Isaac, linking back to the covenantal promises made to Abraham.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Abraham
The patriarch of the Israelite nation, who sent his servant to find a wife for his son Isaac.

2.The Servant
Likely Eliezer of Damascus, Abraham's trusted servant, tasked with finding a wife for Isaac.

3.Rebekah
The woman chosen by God to be Isaac's wife, found by the servant at a well.

4.Nahor's House
The destination of the servant's journey, where he finds Rebekah, a relative of Abraham.

5.The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant God of Abraham, who guides the servant on his successful mission.

Teaching Points

God's Faithfulness
Recognize and trust in God's unwavering faithfulness in fulfilling His promises.

Divine Guidance
Seek and rely on God's guidance in decision-making, trusting that He will lead you on the right path.

Prayer and Praise
Cultivate a habit of prayer and praise, acknowledging God's hand in your life as the servant did.

Obedience and Trust
Follow God's instructions with obedience and trust, even when the outcome is uncertain.

God's Providence
Understand that God's providence works through ordinary events and people to accomplish His purposes.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Genesis 24:27?

2.How does Genesis 24:27 demonstrate God's guidance in our daily decisions?

3.What role does gratitude play in recognizing God's faithfulness in Genesis 24:27?

4.How can we apply "the LORD has led me" to our life's journey?

5.Connect Genesis 24:27 with Proverbs 3:5-6 on trusting God's direction.

6.How can we cultivate a heart of thankfulness like Abraham's servant?

7.How does Genesis 24:27 demonstrate God's guidance in human affairs?

8.What does Genesis 24:27 reveal about divine providence?

9.How does Genesis 24:27 support the concept of God's faithfulness?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 24?

11.Who is Jacob, also known as Israel?

12.How can we handle the frustrations and obstacles of everyday life?

13.How could two foreign spies move so freely in Jericho without immediate suspicion, as described in Joshua 2:2–3?

14.Is there any archaeological or textual evidence supporting the existence of Nahor's city (Genesis 24:10) at the time described?

What Does Genesis 24:27 Mean

Blessed be the LORD

Eliezer’s first words overflow with gratitude. He recognizes that the success of his mission comes from Yahweh alone (Psalm 103:1;James 1:17).

• Blessing God centers our focus on His character before our needs.

• Genuine praise springs up when we see Him work, even in daily tasks (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

Eliezer models immediate worship, reminding us to stop and honor the One who answers prayer (Genesis 24:26).

the God of my master Abraham

By naming the covenant God of Abraham, Eliezer links his experience to God’s larger redemptive plan (Genesis 12:1-3;Exodus 3:6).

• God’s promises to Abraham govern this entire story; Rebekah’s selection advances the promised lineage (Galatians 3:29).

• Recognizing God’s past faithfulness fuels present trust (Psalm 105:8-11).

who has not withheld His kindness and faithfulness from my master

“Kindness” (ḥesed) and “faithfulness” (ʼĕmet) highlight God’s loyal love and reliability (Psalm 36:5;Lamentations 3:22-23).

• God keeps every promise; Isaac needs a wife, and God supplies (Genesis 24:14).

• Eliezer sees tangible proof that covenant mercy reaches the next generation (Deuteronomy 7:9).

As for me

The servant personalizes the testimony: God’s care isn’t abstract—it touches individuals (Psalm 34:8).

• Personal experience with God strengthens communal faith.

• He moves from “my master” to “me,” showing that God includes servants, not only patriarchs (Acts 10:34).

the LORD has led me on the journey

Guidance is God’s gracious initiative (Proverbs 3:5-6;Isaiah 58:11).

• Eliezer prayed for specific direction (Genesis 24:12-15) and received it step by step.

• God’s leadership is active and personal, not merely permissive.

to the house of my master’s relatives

God’s guidance is precise; He brings Eliezer exactly where the covenant requires (Genesis 22:23;Ruth 2:3).

• The right place, right time, right family—all orchestrated by God (Romans 8:28).

• Obedience and providence intertwine: Eliezer’s willingness to go meets God’s sovereign planning.

summary

Genesis 24:27 shows a servant erupting in worship because God faithfully guided him to fulfill Abraham’s covenant hopes. The verse celebrates:

• God’s worthiness of praise.

• His historic covenant with Abraham.

• His unfailing kindness and faithfulness.

• Personal experience of His guidance.

• Precise fulfillment of His plan.

Our response mirrors Eliezer’s: recognize, recount, and rejoice in the Lord who still leads His people today.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

saying,
וַיֹּ֗אמֶר(way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, say

“Blessed
בָּר֤וּךְ(bā·rūḵ)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 1288:To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse

[be] the LORD,
יְהוָה֙(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

the God
אֱלֹהֵי֙(’ĕ·lō·hê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

of my master
אֲדֹנִ֣י(’ă·ḏō·nî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 113:Sovereign, controller

Abraham,
אַבְרָהָ֔ם(’aḇ·rā·hām)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 85:Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation

who
אֲ֠שֶׁר(’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

has not
לֹֽא־(lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

withheld
עָזַ֥ב(‘ā·zaḇ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5800:To loosen, relinquish, permit

His kindness
חַסְדּ֛וֹ(ḥas·dōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2617:Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty

and faithfulness
וַאֲמִתּ֖וֹ(wa·’ă·mit·tōw)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 571:Stability, certainty, truth, trustworthiness

from
מֵעִ֣ם(mê·‘im)
Preposition-m
Strong's 5973:With, equally with

my master.
אֲדֹנִ֑י(’ă·ḏō·nî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 113:Sovereign, controller

As for me,
אָנֹכִ֗י(’ā·nō·ḵî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595:I

the LORD
יְהוָ֔ה(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

has led
נָחַ֣נִי(nā·ḥa·nî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 5148:To guide, to transport

me on the journey
בַּדֶּ֙רֶךְ֙(bad·de·reḵ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 1870:A road, a course of life, mode of action

to the house
בֵּ֖ית(bêṯ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004:A house

of my master’s
אֲדֹנִֽי׃(’ă·ḏō·nî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 113:Sovereign, controller

kinsmen.”
אֲחֵ֥י(’ă·ḥê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 251:A brother, )

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OT Law: Genesis 24:27 He said Blessed be Yahweh the God (Gen. Ge Gn)