Some people use their network of friends to find a soulmate, while others join a matchmaking website and hope for the best. Of course, ancient nomadic peoples didn't have the internet, and their social networks proved limited. But for a faithful man like Isaac, this never proved a problem, according to Learn Religions.
Instead of choosing a spouse for himself, Isaac trusted God with the matter, as reported by the Theology of Work. This strategy led to a series of miraculous events worthy of spotlighting in the Bible. In a nutshell, Abraham sent his servant Eliezer to his homeland to bring a wife back for his son. After praying to God, Eliezer sat by a well where local women drew water. He waited for the right woman for Isaac, based on signs from God. Rebekah fulfilled these signs to a tee, winning the acclaim and admiration of the servant. Yet, he couldn't compel her to return with him to Isaac without her consent. Astonishingly, the brave young woman chose to go back with Abraham's servant to marry Isaac, man unseen.
How did God do as a matchmaker? The proof was in the pudding, according to Preaching. In an era when polygamy marked the norm, Isaac bucked the trend because the Bible tells us quite emphatically that "he loved her." Isaac remained faithful to Rebekah throughout his lifetime, even contradicting the traditions of his forefathers, according to Give Share. Among the Old Testament patriarchs, the only one that modeled an ideal biblical marriage would be Isaac (via Bible Hub).
