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Genesis 24:38

But thou shalt go unto my father’s house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son.

King James Version

In Context

37And 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:

39And I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me.

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Cross References

Genesis 24:4But thou shalt go unto my country, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son Isaac.

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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