5. The servant answered, “But what if the woman refuses to leave home and come with me? Do I then take your son back to your home country?”
9. So the servant put his hand under the thigh of his master Abraham and gave his solemn oath.
28. And the girl was off and running, telling everyone in her mother’s house what had happened.
49. “Now, tell me what you are going to do. If you plan to respond with a generous yes, tell me. But if not, tell me plainly so I can figure out what to do next.”
50-51. Laban and Bethuel answered, “This is totally from God. We have no say in the matter, either yes or no. Rebekah is yours: Take her and go; let her be the wife of your master’s son, as God has made plain.”
52-54. When Abraham’s servant heard their decision, he bowed in worship before God. Then he brought out gifts of silver and gold and clothing and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave expensive gifts to her brother and mother. He and his men had supper and spent the night. But first thing in the morning they were up. He said, “Send me back to my master.”
55. Her brother and mother said, “Let the girl stay a while, say another ten days, and then go.”
56. He said, “Oh, don’t make me wait! God has worked everything out so well—send me off to my master.”