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32. Pitchers

From: Manners and Customs of the Bible

By: James M. Freeman

Narrator: Chris Genthree

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Genesis 24:15¹⁵And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder. (Genesis 24:15). With her pitcher upon her shoulder.

The ancient pitchers were of earthenware (Lam. 4:2²The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, how are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter! (Lamentations 4:2)). See also Judges 7:20²⁰And the three companies blew the trumpets, and brake the pitchers, and held the lamps in their left hands, and the trumpets in their right hands to blow withal: and they cried, The sword of the Lord, and of Gideon. (Judges 7:20), where it is said that Gideon’s men brake theirs. Such are used now for drawing water. Some have one handle, and others have two.

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• 30. Bride Chosen by Parents

• 32. Pitchers

• 33. How Wells Are Used

• 34. Troughs

• 35. Nose Jewels Bracelets

• 36. Bridal Presents

• 37. The Nurse

• 38. Uplifted Eyes Mark of Respect

• 39. The Veil

• 40. Woman's Tent Marriage

• 41. Birthright

• 42. Pottage

• 43. Customs Concerning Wells

• 44. Strife at Wells

• 45. Covenant Feasts

• 46. Seasoned Food

• 47. Time for Mourning

• 48. Sleeping Out of Doors

• 49. Monumental Stones

• 50. Well Stones

• 51. Wells Opened

• 52. Names From Animals

• 53. Men Kissing

• 54. Weak Eyes

• 55. Relatives Preferred

• 56. Brides Bought

• 57. Marriage Feast

• 58. The Elder First

• 59. Significant Names