“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.”
This verse is part of the account where Abraham’s servant is speaking to Laban, the brother of Rebekah, whom he has met at the well. The servant has been sent by Abraham to find a wife for his son Isaac. In this verse, the servant is recounting the story of how Sarah, Abraham’s wife, gave birth to a son in her old age, and how Abraham has given everything he has to this son.
This verse highlights several important themes and aspects of the biblical narrative:
God’s faithfulness: The birth of Isaac to Sarah in her old age was a miraculous event. It demonstrated God’s faithfulness to fulfill His promise to Abraham that he would become the father of many nations (Genesis 17:16). Even when Sarah’s womb was barren and her chances of conceiving seemed impossible, God intervened and enabled her to conceive.
The significance of the promised son: Isaac was the son of promise, through whom God’s covenant with Abraham would continue. Abraham had previously been promised that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars (Genesis 15:5). By giving Isaac everything he had, Abraham is affirming his belief in God’s promise and his commitment to pass on the blessings of the covenant to his son.
The lineage of Jesus: Isaac’s birth is a crucial step in the fulfillment of God’s plan for salvation. Isaac’s descendants would eventually lead to the birth of Jesus Christ, who would be the ultimate fulfillment of God’s promises and the Savior of humanity.
This verse serves as a reminder of God’s faithfulness and His ability to bring about miracles even in seemingly impossible situations. It also emphasizes the significance of the promised son, Isaac, in the unfolding of God’s plan. As believers, we can find encouragement in knowing that God is faithful to His promises and that He can work through unlikely circumstances to accomplish His purposes.
