Genesis 24 · Scofield
And Abraham The entire chapter is highly typical: (1) Abraham, type of a certain king who would make a marriage for his son Matthew 22:2 ; John 6:44 . (2) the unnamed servant, type of the Holy Spirit, who does not "speak of himself," but takes of the things of the Bridegroom with which to win the bride John 16:13,14 . (3) the servant, type of the Spirit as enriching the bride with the Bridegroom's gifts Galatians 5:22 ; 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 . (4) the servant, type of the Spirit as bringing the bride to the meeting with the Bridegroom Acts 13:4 ; 16:6,7 ; Romans 8:11 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-16 . (5) Rebekah, type of the Church, the ecclesia, the "called out" virgin bride of Christ Genesis 24:16 ; 2 Corinthians 11:2 ; Ephesians 5:25-32 . (6) Isaac, type of the Bridegroom, "whom not having seen," the bride loves through the testimony of the unnamed Servant 1 Peter 1:8 . (7) Isaac, type of the Bridegroom who goes out to meet and receive His bride Genesis 24:63 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-16 .
angel (See Scofield " Hebrews 1:4 ") .
thereby Judges 6:17,37 ; 2 Kings 20:9 ; Proverbs 16:33 ; Acts 1:26 . Cf: Matthew 12:39 . Signs are given to faith, not to doubt.
angel (See Scofield " Hebrews 1:4 ") .
Lahairoi i.e. "the well of him that liveth and seeth me." Genesis 16:14 ; 25:11 .
servant This is the model servant: (1) he does not run unsent, Genesis 24:2-9 . (2) goes where he is sent, Genesis 24:4,10 . (3) does nothing else; (4) is prayerful and thankful, Genesis 24:12-14,26,27 . (5) is wise to win, vs. Genesis 24:17,18,21 . (Cf) John 4:7 . (6) speaks not of himself, but of his master's riches and Isaac's heirship, Genesis 24:22,34-36 ; Acts 1:8 . (7) presents the true issue, and requires clear decision, Genesis 24:49 .