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GENESIS | 24:19 camels — GEN1181 (Continued from [[GEN33]] Genesis 2:7 liv...

GEN1181 (Continued from [[GEN33]] Genesis 2:7 living SACTAB 216). As we continue forward in the Torah, we note the important role of animals in the lives of our biblical ancestors. The search for a wife for Isaac is one example of such a story. When Abraham’s servant is sent to find a wife for Isaac, he prays that the right woman will extend an offer of drink to his camels. And so we read, (this first). Rebecca's compassionate act toward the animals helps identify her as suitable to be the next matriarch of the Jewish people. (By Rayna Ellen Gevurtz, "Kindness to Animals: Tzaar Baalei Chayim") (Continued at [[DEUT1166]] Deuteronomy 22:10 together SACTAB 217).

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Verse24:19
Keyword(s)camels
Source Page(s)217
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