Well, it's nice to see that in verse 57 someone finally got around to asking Rebekah her opinion of all that was going on. For a woman who takes control of the destinies of her sons so decidedly, I'm surprised she starts out being the object of events rather than an actor in them.
Does anyone have any insight on her covering herself with a veil as she approaches Isaac and Abraham? I don't see any precedence for that in any other stories thus far....and she was out interacting with traveling men and accepting gold gifts early in the chapter - so it doesn't seem the culture is trying to keep her secluded or separate....
This chapter speaks to me of how we all, regardless of temperment, become the object of events from time to time. Rebekah had choices - she chose to offer extreme hospitality, she chose to bring the traveler to her household - but the events of the story were outside of her control.
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Great to have you back! Have a nice vacation?
ReplyDeleteFabulous, thanks! Appreciated your posts and like the humor in ch. 24's post.
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