Genesis 24:37

My master also made me promise, saying, ‘Do not let my son marry one of the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I live,

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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:

In Context

36Now Sarah, my master’s wife, had a son when she was old, and my master has given him all that he has.

38but go to my father’s home and to my relatives and there find a wife for my son.’

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Cross References

Genesis 24:2Abraham said to the eldest of his household servants, who had charge of all his affairs, “Put your hand under my thigh,

Matthew Henry on Genesis 24:30-54

Abraham's Servant Entertained by Laban; Errand of Abraham's Servant. ( b. c. 1857.) 29 And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the well. 30 And it came to pass, when he saw the earring and bracelets upon his sister's hands, and when he heard the words of Rebekah his sister, saying, Thus spake the man unto me; that he came unto the man; and, behold, he stood by the camels at the well. 31 And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the Lord ; wherefore standest thou without?… Read the whole commentary →

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