Genesis 24:37

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:

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Other Translations for Genesis 24:37

BSB
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,
AKJV
And my master made me swear, saying, You shall not take a wife to my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I dwell:
CPDV
And my lord made me swear, saying: 'You shall not take a wife for my son from the Canaanites, in whose land I dwell.
ERV
And my master made me swear, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife for my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I dwell:
NHEB
My master made me swear, saying, 'You shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I live,
SMT
And my lord will cause me to swear, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife to my son from the daughters of the Canaanites in whose land I dwell.

Commentary for Genesis 24:37

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 24:37
Summary
Man reports master's directive about marriage
Place
Father's house
Event
Servant conveys master's command
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative