12 And he said, O [a]Lord God of my master Abraham, I beseech thee, [b]send me good speed this day, and show mercy unto my master Abraham.

13 Lo, I stand by the well of water while the men’s daughters of this city come out to draw water.

14 [c]Grant therefore that the maid, to whom I say: Bow down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink: if she say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: may be she that thou hast ordained for thy servant Isaac: and thereby shall I know that thou hast showed mercy on my master.

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 24:12 He groundeth his prayer upon God’s promise made to his master.
  2. Genesis 24:12 Or, cause me to meet.
  3. Genesis 24:14 The servant moved by God’s spirit desired to be assured by a sign, whether God prospered his journey or no.

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