Genesis 24:8

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 24:8

BSB

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."

AKJV

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

CPDV

But if the woman is not willing to follow you, you will not be held by the oath. Only do not lead my son back to that place."

ERV

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

NHEB

If the woman isn't willing to follow you, then you shall be free from this oath to me. Only you shall not bring my son there again."

SMT

And if the woman shall not be willing to come after thee, and thou shalt be clear from this thine oath; only thou shalt not turn back my son there.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 24:8

AndifthewomanH802Noun FemininewillnotbewillingH14VerbtofollowH3212Verb theeH310Adverb PrepositionConjunctionthenthoushaltbeclearH5352VerbfromthismyoathH7621Noun FeminineonlybringH7725VerbnotmysonH1121Noun MasculinethitheragainH7725Verb

Commentary for Genesis 24:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 24:8

Summary

Servant released from obligation if woman unwilling

Event

Conditional clause established

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC