Genesis 24:8

Translations

Modern

And if the woman is unwilling to follow you, then you are released from this oath of mine. Only do not take my son back there.”

Traditional

And if the woman will not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again.

Literal

And if the woman is not willing to follow you, then you shall be clear from this my oath. Only, my son you shall not cause to return there.”

Latin

…sin autem mulier noluerit sequi te, non teneberis juramento: filium meum tantum ne reducas illuc.

Original

Hebrew

English

And if the woman is unwilling to follow you, then you are released from this oath of mine. Only do not take my son back there.”

Notes

Genesis 24:6–8

The servant was never to take Isaac out of the promised land to find a wife. Abraham protected Isaac and made sure God’s promises would remain tied to the land of blessing.

Genesis 24:1–9

Trusting in the Lord's promise, Abraham had his main servant promise to find a wife for Isaac (probably Eliezer, 15:2). Abraham told his servant to return to his relatives in his homeland, 724 kilometers away (about 450 miles). Abraham was faithful to the covenant by planning for Isaac's future.

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 Isaac Rebekah Symbolic Numbers

Related verses

Joshua 2:17–20
The men said to her, “We will not be bound by this oath you made us swear
Numbers 30:8
But if her husband prohibits her when he hears of it, he nullifies the vow that binds her or the rash promise she has made, and the LORD will absolve her.
Numbers 30:5
But if her father prohibits her on the day he hears about it, then none of the vows or pledges by which she has bound herself shall stand. The LORD will absolve her because her father has prohibited her.
Acts 7:2
And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran,
Genesis 24:4–6
…but will go to my country and my kindred to take a wife for my son Isaac.”
John 8:32
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Joshua 9:20
This is how we will treat them: We will let them live, so that no wrath will fall on us because of the oath we swore to them.”

Glossary

Aram-Naharaim Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Isaac Nahor (Person) Patriarchs, Period of the Rebecca, Rebekah

Topics

Oaths: Antiquity of Servants: Good: Eliezer

Genesis 24:8

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