Genesis 24:35

24:35 “The Lord has richly blessed my master and he has become very wealthy. 1  The Lord 2  has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, male and female servants, and camels and donkeys.

Genesis 24:65

24:65 and asked 3  Abraham’s servant, 4  “Who is that man walking in the field toward us?” “That is my master,” the servant replied. 5  So she took her veil and covered herself.

1 tn Heb “great.” In this context the statement refers primarily to Abraham’s material wealth, although reputation and influence are not excluded.

2 tn Heb “and he.” The referent (the Lord) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

3 tn Heb “and she said to.”

4 tn Heb “the servant.” The word “Abraham’s” has been supplied in the translation for clarity.

5 tn Heb “and the servant said.” The order of the introductory clause and the direct discourse has been rearranged in the translation for stylistic reasons.