Genesis 24:36

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Genesis 24:36 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Sarah my master`s wife bare a son to my master when she was old. And unto him hath he given all that he hath.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And Sarah my master`s wife bare a son to my master when she was old. And unto him hath he given all that he hath.
Genesis 24:36 — American Standard Version

Context — Genesis 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
36And Sarah my master`s wife bare a son to my master when she was old. And unto him hath he given all that he hath.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And Sarah, my master’s wife, etc.] Who must be well known to this family, by name at least, being, as is generally supposed, the sister of Milcah, Nahor’s wife, and Bethuel’s mother; the same bare a son to my master when she was old; even when ninety years of age, (<011717>Genesis 17:17); this is mentioned because it was an extraordinary thing, and an instance of divine power and of the favour of God; and this son of their old age must be very dear unto Abraham, as it follows: and unto him hath he given all that he hath; by his will: Jarchi says, the servant had now the schedule of all in his hands, which he showed; but this is mere conjecture.”
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