Genesis 24:59

59 So they let their sister Rebekah and her nurse go with Abraham's servant and his men.

Genesis 24:59 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 24:59

And they sent away Rebekah their sister
Not in a pet or angry humour, but with good will; they agreed she should go, and took their leave in a very honourable and affectionate manner. This is to be understood of her brother Laban, and of other brethren and sisters she might have; though by the connection of the words with the preceding, they seem to design her brother and mother, who spoke last; and probably all her relations are meant, who call her their sister, because so nearly related to them: and her nurse:
who had been her nurse in former times, as Aben Ezra observes, in her infancy, for whom she had a particular affection, as is often the case; her name was Deborah, as appears from ( Genesis 35:8 ) : and Abraham's servant, and his men;
who were dismissed in an handsome manner by the family.

Genesis 24:59 In-Context

57 So they said, "We'll call the girl and ask her."

58 They called for Rebekah and asked her, "Will you go with this man?" She said, "Yes, I'll go."

59 So they let their sister Rebekah and her nurse go with Abraham's servant and his men.

60 They gave Rebekah a blessing: "May you, our sister, become the mother of many thousands of children. May your descendants take possession of their enemies' cities."

61 Then Rebekah and her maids left. Riding on camels, they followed the man. The servant took Rebekah and left.