Genesis 24:17
24:17 Abraham’s servant 1 ran to meet her and said, “Please give me a sip of water from your jug.”
Genesis 37:16
37:16 He replied, “I’m looking for my brothers. Please tell 2 me where they are grazing their flocks.”
1 tn Heb “and the servant.” The word “Abraham’s” has been supplied in the translation for stylistic reasons.
2 tn The imperative in this sentence has more of the nuance of a request than a command.