Rebekah at the Well

Bring a rare piece of early biblical history into your collection with this carefully crafted replica, a remarkable ancient papyrus preserving the account of Rebekah’s providential meeting at the well. Egypt, 3rd century AD. Chester Beatty Library BP V, f.3

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• This fragment preserves portions of Genesis 24:31–40, where Abraham’s servant is welcomed into Laban’s household and recounts his mission to find a wife for Isaac from among Abraham’s relatives.

• It also includes Genesis 24:40–47, describing how the servant prayed for a sign at the well—that the chosen woman would offer water to him and his camels. Rebekah fulfills this sign exactly, demonstrating kindness and confirming God’s guidance.

This passage highlights themes of divine providence, covenant faithfulness, and God’s orchestration of Isaac’s future marriage.

This unique manuscript is remarkable because it preserves an early witness to the Book of Genesis in Greek, capturing the servant’s retelling of how God guided him to Rebekah through a divinely answered prayer.

The original manuscript is part of the renowned Chester Beatty Biblical Papyri collection. Dating to approximately the 3rd century AD, it is a key artifact for scholars studying the Septuagint (Greek Old Testament) and the early transmission of biblical texts.

Each replica is handcrafted on genuine Egyptian papyrus.

Customers have used these replicas for:

• Sermon props
• Bible studies
• Classroom lessons
• Seminary education
• Personal collections
• Church displays
• Museum exhibits
• Office or bookshelf displays

Each Sacred Text Replica begins with careful research and close study of the surviving ancient manuscript. The manuscript image is reproduced on premium Egyptian papyrus, reflecting the material of the original.

The printed image is only the beginning of the process. Each replica is then individually finished by hand. The papyrus fibers are carefully cut and worked to recreate the irregular edges, lacunae, holes, and other signs of deterioration visible in the surviving manuscript. Because this finishing is performed individually rather than by automated cutting, subtle variations occur naturally, making each completed replica unique.

Modern Replica Only: This item is a modern replica, created for artistic and educational purposes. It is not an ancient artifact.

Image courtesy of the Chester Beatty Library. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Adapted for this reproduction.