And the man bowed down his head, and worshiped the LORD.
26. the man bowed his head ] Cf. Gen 24:48, Gen 43:28 (J). Rebekah’s mention of her family had dispelled the servant’s last doubt; bowing his head he gives praise to Jehovah, the God of Abraham; cf. Gen 24:12.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Verse 26. Bowed down his head, and worshipped] Two acts of adoration are mentioned here;
1. Bowing the head, yikkod; and
2. Prostration upon the earth, vaiyishtaehu.
The bowing of the head was to Rebekah, to return her thanks for her kind invitation. The prostration was to Jehovah, in gratitude for the success with which he had favoured him.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
Giving thanks to God for his marvellous assistance hitherto, and begging the continuance of his presence and blessing.
Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
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.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
26. And the man bowed down his head. When the servant of Abraham hears that he had alighted upon the daughter of Bethel, he is more and more elated with hope. Yet he does not exult, as profane men are wont to do, as if the occurrence were fortuitous; but he gives thanks to God, regarding it, as the result of Providence, that he had been thus opportunely led straight to the place he had wished. He does not, therefore, boast of his good fortune; but he declares that God had dealt kindly and faithfully with Abraham; or, in other words, that, for his own mercy’s sake, God had been faithful in fulfilling his promises. It is true that the same form of speech is applied to the persons present; just as it follows soon after in the same chapter, (Gen 24:49,)
“
If ye will deal kindly and truly with my master tell me.”
The language is, however, peculiarly suitable to the character of God, both because he gratuitously confers favors upon men, and is specially inclined to beneficence: and also, by never frustrating their hope, he proves himself to be faithful and true. This thanksgiving, therefore, teaches us always to have the providence of God before our eyes, in order that we may ascribe to him whatever happens prosperously to us.
Fuente: Calvin’s Complete Commentary
‘And the man bowed his head and worshipped Yahweh. And he said, “Blessed be Yahweh, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken his mercy and his truth towards my master. As for me, Yahweh has led me in the way to the house of my master’s brethren”.’
The words convey the depth of the man’s feelings as he recognises the fulfilling of God’s covenant with him (see Gen 24:12). Primary is the fact that Yahweh has been faithful and true to Abraham in accordance with their covenant relationship. But more overwhelming to him is the fact that Yahweh has wonderfully led and guided him to the very people he was seeking without any effort on his part. He cannot doubt, as cannot the readers, that he has watched the unfolding of the covenant he himself had made with Yahweh.
The words are deliberately spoken in the presence of the young woman. He wants her to know that his mission is directed by Yahweh and that she is involved.
Fuente: Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett
Gen 24:26 And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the LORD.
Ver. 26. And the man bowed down his head. ] See how he relisheth of his master’s house, and showeth a gracious heart, ready to offer up a sacrifice of praise, wherever God shall please to set it up an altar. The same word in Greek ( ) signifieth, grace and thanks; to show, that as any man hath more grace, he is more grateful to God and man. It is observable also, that our Saviour sets these two together, – “the unthankful, and the evil”; “He is kind to the unthankful, and to the evil”. Luk 6:35
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Gen 24:48, Gen 24:52, Gen 22:5, Exo 4:31, Exo 12:27, Exo 34:8, 1Ch 29:20, 2Ch 20:18, 2Ch 29:30, Neh 8:6, Psa 22:29, Psa 66:4, Psa 72:9, Psa 95:6, Mic 6:6, Phi 2:10
Reciprocal: Gen 47:31 – And Israel bowed Jdg 7:15 – worshipped 1Sa 1:28 – he worshipped 1Sa 14:12 – Come up after me