And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.

GENESIS 24:35KJV
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Genesis 24:35 (KJV)

What does Genesis 24:35 mean?

Genesis 24:35 states that the LORD has greatly blessed Abraham, making him wealthy and important by giving him many animals, servants, silver, and gold. The verse highlights the visible signs of Abraham’s prosperity as evidence of God’s favor.

In this verse, Abraham’s servant is speaking to Laban and Bethuel, explaining why he has come to seek a wife for Isaac. The servant emphasizes Abraham’s blessings to show that Isaac comes from a family that is both prosperous and favored by God. This sets the stage for the marriage proposal by showing the seriousness and honor of the request.

The Hebrew behind Genesis 24:35

  • The word for "LORD" is יְהוָה (YHWH, pronounced "Yahweh"), the personal name of Israel’s God, stressing that these blessings come from the God Abraham worships.
  • "Blessed" is בָּרַךְ (barakh), meaning to bestow favor or benefits. Here, it points to tangible, material blessings as a sign of divine approval.
  • "Greatly" is מְאֹד (me’od), which means "very much" or "exceedingly." The verse stresses that Abraham’s blessings are not small or ordinary, but abundant.
  • "Great" is גָּדַל (gadal), meaning "to become great or important." The verse notes not just wealth, but Abraham’s status and reputation.

Why Genesis 24:35 matters

  • The verse clarifies that Abraham’s prosperity is attributed directly to God’s action, not just his own efforts or luck.
  • It helps explain why Abraham’s servant expects a positive response to his proposal: he is representing a family that is both blessed and honorable.
  • This verse connects to the broader theme in Genesis of God’s promises to Abraham, showing that those promises are being fulfilled in visible, practical ways.

Where else these words appear

“camels” Hebrew H1581 · used in 51 verses

  • Genesis 12:16 And he entreated Abram well for her sake: and he had sheep, and oxen, and he asses, and menservants, and maidservants, and she asses, and camels.
  • Genesis 31:17 Then Jacob rose up, and set his sons and his wives upon camels;
  • 1 Chronicles 5:21 And they took away their cattle; of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men an hundred thousand.

“maidservants” Hebrew H8198 · used in 58 verses

  • Genesis 12:16 And he entreated Abram well for her sake: and he had sheep, and oxen, and he asses, and menservants, and maidservants, and she asses, and camels.
  • Genesis 32:22 And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two womenservants, and his eleven sons, and passed over the ford Jabbok.
  • 2 Samuel 14:15 Now therefore that I am come to speak of this thing unto my lord the king, it is because the people have made me afraid: and thy handmaid said, I will now speak unto the king; it may be that the king will perform the request of his handmaid.

“asses” Hebrew H2543 · used in 93 verses

  • Genesis 12:16 And he entreated Abram well for her sake: and he had sheep, and oxen, and he asses, and menservants, and maidservants, and she asses, and camels.
  • Numbers 31:30 And of the children of Israel's half, thou shalt take one portion of fifty, of the persons, of the beeves, of the asses, and of the flocks, of all manner of beasts, and give them unto the Levites, which keep the charge of the tabernacle of the LORD.
  • 1 Samuel 25:42 And Abigail hasted, and arose, and rode upon an ass, with five damsels of hers that went after her; and she went after the messengers of David, and became his wife.

“great” Hebrew H1431 · used in 112 verses

  • Genesis 12:2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:
  • 1 Chronicles 22:5 And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death.
  • Isaiah 23:4 Be thou ashamed, O Zidon: for the sea hath spoken, even the strength of the sea, saying, I travail not, nor bring forth children, neither do I nourish up young men, nor bring up virgins.