--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And before I had done speaking in mine…" description: "\"And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew wa..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a13/bible-141_drink_and-before-i-had-done-speaking-in-mine-h_3177779.jpg" --- # And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold… ![“And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a13/bible-141_drink_and-before-i-had-done-speaking-in-mine-h_3177779.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a13/bible-141_drink_and-before-i-had-done-speaking-in-mine-h_3177779.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a13/bible-141_drink_and-before-i-had-done-speaking-in-mine-h_3177779.jpg) > “And before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.” [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Rebekah offers water, showing hospitality and humility before meeting her future husband. **In simple terms:** Rebekah’s kindness leads to marriage. Key Takeaway Practice humility and service in daily life. Themes hospitality humility faith divine providence Mood reverent reflective Type spiritual narrative When to use this quote - dating - community service - personal growth Key Concepts theology character development relationships Questions to Reflect On - How can you serve others today? - What does humility mean in modern life? A Different Perspective Interpretations vary across traditions. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet ## Related quotes > [“...the people... they are church-broken, nation-broken -- they drink and pray and piss in the one place. 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