Genesis 24:17

And the seruant ranne to meete her, and said, Let mee (I pray thee) drinke a little water of thy pitcher.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Then the servant ran to meet her, and said, "Please let me drink a little water from your jar."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Give me to drink, I pray thee, a little water from thy pitcher.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And the servant came running to her and said, Give me a little water from your vessel.
- Basic English Bible

And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, sip a little water out of thy pitcher.
- Darby Bible

And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water from thy pitcher.
- Webster's Bible

The servant ran to meet her, and said, "Please give me a drink, a little water from your pitcher."
- World English Bible

And the servant runneth to meet her, and saith, `Let me swallow, I pray thee, a little water from thy pitcher;'
- Youngs Literal Bible

And the servant ran to meet her, and said: 'Give me to drink, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher.'
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 24:17

24:15 And before he had done speaking, behold Rebekah came out - Who in all respects, answered the characters he wished for in the woman that was to be his master's wife, handsome and healthful, humble and industrious, courteous and obliging to a stranger. And providence so ordered it, that she did that which exactly answered his sign. She not only gave him drink, but, which was more than could have been expected, she offered her service to give his camels drink, which was the very sign he proposed. God, in his providence, doth sometimes wonderfully own the prayer of faith, and gratify the innocent desires of his praying people even in little things, that he may shew the extent of his care, and may encourage them at all times, to seek him, and trust in him; yet we must take heed of being over bold in prescribing to God, lest the event should weaken our faith rather than strengthen it. And the concurrence of providences, and their minute circumstances, for the furtherance of our success in any business, ought to be particularly observed with wonder and thankfulness to the glory of God. We have been wanting to ourselves both in duty and comfort, by neglecting to observe providence.