Scofield Reference Bible Notes
Genesis 24

Gen 24:1 And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.

The entire chapter is highly typical:

1. Abraham, type of a certain king who would make a marriage for his son (Matthew 22:2; John 6:44);
2. the unnamed servant, type of the Holy Spirit, who does not "speak of himself," but takes of the things of the Bridegroom with which to win the bride (John 16:13, 14);
3. the servant, type of the Spirit as enriching the bride with the Bridegroom's gifts (Genesis 24:22; 1 Corinthians 12:7-11);
4. the servant, type of the Spirit as bringing the bride to the meeting with the Bridegroom (Acts 13:4; 16:6, 7; Romans 8:11; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-16);
5. Rebekah, type of the Church, the ecclesia, the "called out" virgin bride of Christ (Genesis 24:16; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 5:25-32);
6. Isaac, type of the Bridegroom, "whom not having seen," the bride loves through the testimony of the unnamed Servant (1 Peter 1:8);
7. Isaac, type of the Bridegroom who goes out to meet and receive His bride (Genesis 24:63; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-16).

Gen 24:7 The LORD God of heaven, which took me from my father's house, and from the land of my kindred, and which spake unto me, and that sware unto me, saying, Unto thy seed will I give this land; he shall send his angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife unto my son from thence.

angel

Scofield Hebrews 1:4, note.

Gen 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.

Bible prayers (O.T.). Gen 32:9. (Gen 15:2; Hab 3:1-16.)

Gen 24:14 And 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.

thereby shall I know

Judges 6:17, 37; 2 Kings 20:9; Proverbs 16:33; Acts 1:26. Cf. Matthew 12:39. Signs are given to faith, not to doubt.

Gen 24:22 And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold;

shekel

One shekel = 1/2 oz. troy.

Gen 24:37 And my master made me swear, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife to my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I dwell:

made me swear

Gen 24:3.

Gen 24:40 And he said unto me, The LORD, before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy way; and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred, and of my father's house:

before whom I walk

1 Ki 8:23.

angel

Scofield Hebrews 1:4, note.

Gen 24:42 And I came this day unto the well, and said, O LORD God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way which I go:

LORD God

Gen 24:12.

Gen 24:45 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.

heart

1 Sam 1:13.

Gen 24:60 And they blessed Rebekah, and said unto her, Thou art our sister, be thou the mother of thousands of millions, and let thy seed possess the gate of those which hate them.

seed

Christ (First Advent). Gen 28:14. (Gen 3:15; Acts 1:9.)

Gen 24:62 And Isaac came from the way of the well Lahairoi; for he dwelt in the south country.

Lahairoi

i.e. "the well of him that liveth and seeth me." Genesis 16:14; 25:11.

Gen 24:66 And the servant told Isaac all things that he had done.

servant

This is the model servant:

1. he does not run unsent, Genesis 24:2-9;
2. goes where he is sent, Genesis 24:4, 10;
3. does nothing else;
4. is prayerful and thankful, Genesis 24:12-14, 26, 27;
5. is wise to win, vs. Genesis 24:17, 18, 21. Cf. John 4:7;
6. speaks not of himself, but of his master's riches and Isaac's heirship, Genesis 24:22, 34-36; Acts 1:8;
7. presents the true issue, and requires clear decision, Genesis 24:49.