Bible Strands
Genesis 24:1
By now Abraham was old and well along in years, and the LORD had blessed him in every way.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator states that Abraham has reached an advanced age, immediately preceding his commission to the chief servant of his household.
The words — The phrase זָקֵן בָּא בַּיָּמִים (za.Ken ba ba.ya.Mim) literally means "he was old and had come in days," marking his life stage. The verb בֵּרַךְ (be.Rakh) directly reports that Yahweh had blessed him.
The thread — This comprehensive blessing aligns with the material wealth detailed in Genesis 13:2 and the theological claim in Proverbs 10:22 that the LORD's blessing enriches without adding sorrow.
Why it lands — The passage establishes Abraham's mature authority and documented divine favor to ground the subsequent marital arrangement in historical and theological credibility.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things.
Cross-references
- Psalms 112:1 Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.
- Genesis 13:2 And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold.
- Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.
- Galatians 3:9 So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.
- Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
- Genesis 12:2 I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.
- Genesis 18:11 And Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years; Sarah had passed the age of childbearing.
- Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.
- Genesis 24:35 “The LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become rich. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, camels and donkeys.
- Isaiah 51:2 Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who gave you birth. When I called him, he was but one; then I blessed him and multiplied him.