Genesis 24:48
"I asked her, and said, ‘Whose daughter are you?’ She said, ‘The daughter of Bethuel, Nahor’s son, whom Milcah bore to him.’ I put the ring on her nose, and the bracelets on her hands."
Key Reflection
This passage describes a formal engagement ritual where Abraham's servant inquires about Rebekah's lineage and then symbolically marks her as a suitable bride by placing jewelry upon her. The act of putting the ring on her nose and bracelets on her hands signifies her betrothal, highlighting both the importance of family heritage in ancient marriage customs and the chosen nature of Rebekah for the role of Isaac’s wife.
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