And the servant brought forth jewelry of silver and of gold: And is used to represent the Hebrew waw, which here signals the next in a series of events. In English “Then” is appropriate. Brought forth translates the causative form of a verb meaning to go or come, and in this context it means “to bring out.” The servant brought these gifts out of the packs and loads carried by the camels. The things given to Rebekah were gifts, and those given to the family members were part of the bride price or dowry. Jewelry translates a word referring to articles or objects that are crafted from valuable materials. For silver and gold see 13.2. Raiment refers to articles of clothing.

He also gave: he refers to the servant. Her brother is Laban. Rebekah’s mother’s name is not given, nor is Bethuel mentioned again in the story.

Costly ornaments: unlike verse 22, which describes the value of the gold ring and bracelets in terms of their weights, the gifts to Laban and Rebekah’s mother are mentioned only as being costly, that is, expensive. In languages in which it is difficult to describe objects in terms of cost, it may be possible to say, for example, “gifts a person spends much money to buy,” “gifts of great value.”

Quoted with permission from Reyburn, William D. and Fry, Euan McG. A Handbook on Genesis. (UBS Helps for Translators). New York: UBS, 1997. For this and other handbooks for translators see here .