Genesis 24:67

And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah’s tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother’s death.

Cross-reference

Genesis 24:28 Historical context

Genesis 24:28 shows Rebekah telling her family. This narrative leads directly to her meeting Isaac and their marriage.

Genesis 2:22-24 establishes the marriage pattern: a man leaves his family and joins his wife. Isaac's actions here follow that original template.

Genesis 18:10 Prophetic fulfillment

Genesis 18:10 promises Sarah a son. Isaac, the fulfillment of that promise, now takes a wife, continuing the covenant line to Abraham's offspring.

Genesis 25:20 Historical context

Genesis 25:20 confirms Isaac's marriage to Rebekah. It directly continues the story, connecting the event to their later life.

Genesis 18:9 Historical context

Genesis 18:9 notes Sarah was in the tent entrance listening. Isaac brings Rebekah to this same tent, the family dwelling and site of divine promises.

Genesis 29:20 shows Jacob working seven years for Rachel, illustrating love-driven devotion in courtship, a thematic parallel.

Proverbs 18:22 Related theme

Proverbs 18:22 states finding a wife obtains favor from the LORD. Isaac's marriage to Rebekah is a direct fulfillment of receiving this favor.

Ephesians 5:25 commands husbands to love wives as Christ loved the church. Isaac's love for Rebekah is an early portrait of this marital devotion.

Colossians 3:19 Related theme

Colossians 3:19 commands husbands not to be harsh but to love their wives. Isaac's act of taking and loving Rebekah exemplifies this gentle love.