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What Does Genesis 24:67 Mean?

Genesis 24:67 in the King James Version says “And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isa...” — study this verse from Genesis chapter 24 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

“And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother's death.”

Genesis 24:67 · KJV

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Context

65

For she had said unto the servant, What man is this that walketh in the field to meet us? And the servant had said, It is my master: therefore she took a vail, and covered herself.

66

And the servant told Isaac all things that he had done.

67

And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother's death.

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Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and h... This passage is part of the Abrahamic narratives which shift from universal human history to God's particular covenant people. The Abraham cycle (Genesis 12-25) demonstrates God's sovereign election, covenant faithfulness, and the development of faith through testing and promise fulfillment.

Central themes include God's unconditional covenant promises (land, descendants, blessing to nations), the call to faith and obedience, the testing of faith through delays and impossibilities, the contrast between divine promises and human schemes, and God's gracious persistence despite human failures. Abraham emerges as the father of faith whose trust in God's promises becomes the model for all believers (Romans 4, Galatians 3, Hebrews 11).

Theologically, these narratives establish: (1) salvation by grace through faith rather than works; (2) covenant as God's gracious initiative binding Himself to His people; (3) the necessity of patient trust when promises seem impossible; (4) the consequences of attempting to fulfill God's promises through human effort; (5) the pattern of divine testing producing mature faith. The Abraham cycle foreshadows Christ as the ultimate seed through whom blessing extends to all nations (Galatians 3:16).

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Historical & Cultural Context

The patriarchal narratives (Genesis 12-50) reflect the cultural, social, and legal customs of the ancient Near East during the Middle Bronze Age (2000-1500 BCE). Archaeological discoveries including the Mari tablets, Nuzi tablets, and Egyptian records confirm many details: nomadic pastoralism, covenant-making ceremonies, marriage customs, property laws, and international travel patterns described in Genesis.

The cultural practices reflected include: treaty/covenant forms (Genesis 15), bride-price customs (Genesis 24, 29), inheritance laws favoring firstborn sons (Genesis 25, 27), adoption practices (Genesis 15, 30), levirate-type arrangements (Genesis 38), and Egyptian administrative systems (Genesis 41, 47). These parallels confirm Genesis's historical reliability while showing how God worked within ancient cultural frameworks to accomplish His purposes.

For later Israelites, these narratives established their identity as Abraham's descendants, explained their claim to Canaan, justified their possession of Joseph's bones (Exodus 13:19), and provided models of faith despite imperfection. The patriarchs' failures and God's faithfulness encouraged Israel that covenant relationship depended on God's grace rather than human merit. The movement from Mesopotamia to Canaan to Egypt set the stage for the Exodus and conquest narratives.

Reflection Questions

  1. What theological truths about Isaac's Marriage emerge from this passage?
  2. How should this truth about Servant's Faith shape our daily decisions and priorities?
  3. How does this passage point forward to Christ and the gospel of redemption?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 16 words
וַיְבִאֶ֣הָ1 of 16

“brought her”

H935

to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)

יִצְחָ֖ק2 of 16

“And Isaac”

H3327

jitschak (or isaac), son of abraham

הָאֹ֙הֱלָה֙3 of 16

“tent”

H168

a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)

שָׂרָ֣ה4 of 16

“Sarah's”

H8283

sarah, abraham's wife

אִמּֽוֹ׃5 of 16

“his mother's”

H517

a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])

וַיִּקַּ֧ח6 of 16

“and took”

H3947

to take (in the widest variety of applications)

אֶת7 of 16
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

רִבְקָ֛ה8 of 16

“Rebekah”

H7259

ribkah, the wife of isaac

וַתְּהִי9 of 16
H1961

to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)

ל֥וֹ10 of 16
H0
לְאִשָּׁ֖ה11 of 16

“and she became his wife”

H802

a woman

וַיֶּֽאֱהָבֶ֑הָ12 of 16

“and he loved”

H157

to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)

וַיִּנָּחֵ֥ם13 of 16

“was comforted”

H5162

properly, to sigh, i.e., breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e., (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavo

יִצְחָ֖ק14 of 16

“And Isaac”

H3327

jitschak (or isaac), son of abraham

אַֽחֲרֵ֥י15 of 16

“after”

H310

properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)

אִמּֽוֹ׃16 of 16

“his mother's”

H517

a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])

Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Genesis. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Genesis 24:67 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

Cross-References

Verses related to Genesis 24:67 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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