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Genesis 24:12

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24:12 He prayed, “O Lord, God of my master Abraham, guide me today. 1  Be faithful 2  to my master Abraham.

Genesis 24:27

Context
24:27 saying “Praised be the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, who has not abandoned his faithful love 3  for my master! The Lord has led me 4  to the house 5  of my master’s relatives!” 6 

1 tn Heb “make it happen before me today.” Although a number of English translations understand this as a request for success in the task (cf. NASB, NIV, NRSV) it is more likely that the servant is requesting an omen or sign from God (v. 14).

2 tn Heb “act in loyal love with” or “show kindness to.”

3 tn Heb “his faithfulness and his commitment.”

4 tn Heb “As for me – in the way the Lord led me.”

5 tn Here “house” is an adverbial accusative of termination.

6 tn Heb “brothers.”



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