“And the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things.”
Then the servant brought out gold and silver jewelry and articles of clothing and gave them to Rebekah; he also gave costly gifts to her brother and to her mother. The gifts given after the consent is secured are the covenant gifts of the marriage agreement — the bride price paid to the family and the gifts given to the bride. The lavishness of the gifts reflects Abraham's blessing and communicates the honor in which Rebekah is held. Ephesians 5:25-27 describes Christ presenting the church to himself as a radiant bride — the gifts given to Rebekah are a foreshadowing of the honor with which the Bridegroom honors his bride. The application: generosity at the moment of covenant-making honors both the covenant and the one it is made with.
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