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Eliezer stood by, watching uncertainly as Rivka drew water for him and
his ten thirsty camels. What other test did she need to pass before Eliezer
could determine her suitability for Yitzchak?
It would seem that Eliezer was waiting to see if Rivka would finish her
mitzvah of chessed, all the way to the end. Even the biggest mitzvah,
when done without sheleimut, is lacking in quality.
Both Avraham Avinu and Lavan welcomed guests. Avraham’s hospitality
was complete in deed and spirit, despite his pain due to his brit milah.
Lavan had actually considered the possibility of welcoming guests, and in
the end did show his hospitality, despite his greed for money and
willingness to kill Eliezer along the way. The hachnasat orchim that