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[1.] They trust much to his integrity. It were well if honesty did so universally prevail among men that it might be as much an act of prudence as it is of good nature to take a man's word.
[2.] They trust more to God's providence, and therefore by silence give consent, because it appears to be directed and disposed by Infinite Wisdom. Note, A marriage is then likely to be comfortable when it appears to proceed from the Lord.
51 Behold, Rebekah is before thee; take her, and go, and let her be thy
master’s son’s wife, as the Lord hath spoken.
52 And it came to pass, that, when Abraham’s servant heard their
words, he worshipped the Lord, bowing himself to the earth.
Abraham's servant makes a thankful acknowledgment of the good success he had met with, [1.] To God: He worshipped the Lord, Ge 24:52. Observe, First, As his good success went on, he went on to bless God. Those that pray without ceasing should in everything give thanks, and own God in every step of mercy. Secondly, God sent his angel before him, and so gave him success, Ge 24:7, 40. But when he has the desired success, he worships God, not the angel. Whatever benefit we have by the ministration of angels, all the glory must be given to the Lord of the angels, Re 22:9. [2.] He pays his respects to the family also, and particularly to the bride, Ge 24:53. He presented her, and her mother, and brother, with many precious things, both to give a real proof of his master's riches and generosity and in gratitude for their civility to him, and further to ingratiate himself with them.
53 And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and
raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things.
54 And they did eat and drink, he and the men that were with him, and
tarried all night; and they rose up in the morning, and he said, send me away unto my master.
Abraham's servant presses for a dismission. Though he and his company were very welcome, and very cheerful there, yet he said, Send me away (Ge 24:54), and again, Ge 24:56. He knew his master would expect him home with some impatience; he