Genesis 24:37

Translations

Modern

My master made me swear an oath and said, ‘You shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites in whose land I dwell,

Traditional

And my master made me swear, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife to my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I dwell:

Literal

And my lord made me swear, saying, ‘You shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanite, in whose land I am dwelling.

Latin

Et adjuravit me dominus meus, dicens: Non accipies uxorem filio meo de filiabus Chananæorum, in quorum terra habito:

Original

Hebrew

English

My master made me swear an oath and said, ‘You shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites in whose land I dwell,

Notes

Genesis 24:33–48

The servant stayed focused on his mission. He insisted on sharing his story before eating. He explained his mission and recognized God's providence in leading him to Rebekah. He did this before taking care of his own needs. The servant wanted everyone to understand that this was God's work, not a chance or humanly arranged meeting.

Genesis 24:10–60

The servant faithfully completed his mission. God showed his faithful covenant love to Abraham's family by bringing all these details together. God was working quietly through these events to carry out his will through people who acted responsibly and in faith.

Genesis 24:1–67

Isaac's marriage to Rebekah made it certain that God's plan would continue for the next generation. God showed his covenant faithfulness by working through his faithful people (24:12, 27, 49).

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Rebekah Symbolic Numbers

Related verses

Genesis 24:2–9
So Abraham instructed the chief servant of his household, who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh,
Genesis 27:46
Then Rebekah said to Isaac, “I am weary of my life because of these Hittite women. If Jacob takes a Hittite wife from among them, what good is my life?”
Ezra 9:1–3
After these things had been accomplished, the leaders approached me and said, “The people of Israel, including the priests and Levites, have not kept themselves separate from the surrounding peoples whose abominations are like those of the Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Jebusites, Ammonites, Moabites, Egyptians, and Amorites.
Genesis 6:2
…the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they took as wives whomever they chose.

Places

Canaan: Ancient region; descendants of Ham; promised to Abraham's descendants

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Hospitality Isaac Jewelry, Jewels Laban (Person) Marriage, Marriage Customs Milcah Nahor (Person) Patriarchs, Period of the Rebecca, Rebekah

Topics

Covetousness in Giving Rebekah to be Isaac's Wife Prayer: Answered: Abraham's Servant, for Guidance Rebekah (Rebecca): Becomes Isaac's Wife Servants: Duties of, to Masters: To be Prudent in the Management of Their Affairs Servants: Good: Eliezer

Genesis 24:37

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