Genesis 28:1

And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said unto him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan.

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Other Translations for Genesis 28:1

BSB
So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him. "Do not take a wife from the Canaanite women," he commanded.
AKJV
And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said to him, You shall not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan.
CPDV
And so Isaac called for Jacob, and he blessed him, and he instructed him, saying: "Do not be willing to accept a mate from the family of Canaan.
ERV
And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said unto him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan.
NHEB
Isaac called Jacob, blessed him, and commanded him, "You must not take a wife from the daughters of Canaan.
SMT
And Isaak will call to Jacob, and will bless him, and will command him, and will say to him, Thou shalt not take a wife from the daughters of Canaan.

Commentary for Genesis 28:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 28:1
Summary
Isaac instructs Jacob against marrying local women
Event
Isaac charges Jacob
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
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