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Genesis 24:9-11
International Standard Version
Genesis 24:9-11
International Standard Version
9 So the servant made a solemn oath[a] to his master Abraham regarding this matter.
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10 Then Abraham’s servant took ten camels from his master’s herd of[b] camels and left on his journey with all kinds of gifts from his master’s inventory. Eventually, he traveled as far as Aram-naharaim, Nahor’s home town. 11 As evening approached, he had the camels kneel outside the town at the water well, right about the time when women customarily went out to draw water.
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- Genesis 24:9 Lit. servant placed his hand under Abraham’s thigh; i.e., to make a solemn promise based on the sanctity of the family and commitment to the family line
- Genesis 24:10 The Heb. lacks herd of
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