Bible Strands
Genesis 24:47
Then I asked her, ‘Whose daughter are you?’ She replied, ‘The daughter of Bethuel son of Nahor, whom Milcah bore to him.’ So I put the ring on her nose and the bracelets on her wrists.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The servant of Abraham addresses Rebekah at the well immediately after she has drawn water for him and his camels. He inquires about her paternal lineage and physically places a gold nose ring and wrist bracelets on her.
The words — The Hebrew verb אֶשְׁאַל (esh'al) means “I asked,” while בַּת (bat) literally translates to “daughter of,” framing a direct genealogical verification. The exchange is marked by אֹמַר (omer) and תֹּאמֶר (to'mer), recording the sequential dialogue of inquiry and response.
The thread — The specific gifts of a ring and bracelets appear in Genesis 24:22 and are expanded in Genesis 24:53 with silver, gold, and clothing. The motif of ceremonial adornment parallels the description in Psalm 45:13.
Why it lands — The passage records a factual check of family origin followed by a tangible token of recognition before any covenant terms are discussed. It directs the reader to observe how concrete actions and verified identity establish the foundation for the narrative's next stage.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And I asked her, and said, Whose daughter art thou? And she said, The daughter of Bethuel, Nahor’s son, whom Milcah bare unto him: and I put the earring upon her face, and the bracelets upon her hands.
Cross-references
- Genesis 24:22 And after the camels had finished drinking, he took out a gold ring weighing a beka, and two gold bracelets for her wrists weighing ten shekels.
- Genesis 24:53 Then he brought out jewels of silver and gold, and articles of clothing, and he gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious gifts to her brother and her mother.
- Psalms 45:13 All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold.
- Isaiah 62:3 You will be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the palm of your God.
- Ezekiel 16:10 I clothed you in embroidered cloth and gave you sandals of fine leather. I wrapped you in fine linen and covered you with silk.
- Psalms 45:9 The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.
- Ephesians 5:26 to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,