Abstract
The servant of Abraham is the protagonist in Gen. 24. His characterization, however, only focuses on his role as a mediator. First, by the balanced use of appellations, he is depicted at the same time as an anonymous servant and as the full representative of Abraham. Secondly, by his speech, his main character indicator, he appears as a very clever man. By these features the servant receives a specific task in the overall plan of Gen. 24. Whereas Isaac is the incarnation of the divine promise and Rebekah is the divinely-sent helper, the servant is the incarnation of the divine guidance.
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