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Genesis 24:8-10
International Standard Version
Genesis 24:8-10
International Standard Version
8 If the woman isn’t willing to follow you, then you’ll be free from this oath to me. Just don’t take my son back there!” 9 So the servant made a solemn oath[a] to his master Abraham regarding this matter.
The Servant Encounters Rebekah
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.
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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
Genesis 24:8-10
New International Version
Genesis 24:8-10
New International Version
8 If the woman is unwilling to come back with you, then you will be released from this oath(A) of mine. Only do not take my son back there.”(B) 9 So the servant put his hand under the thigh(C) of his master(D) Abraham and swore an oath to him concerning this matter.
10 Then the servant left, taking with him ten of his master’s camels(E) loaded with all kinds of good things(F) from his master. He set out for Aram Naharaim[a](G) and made his way to the town of Nahor.(H)
Footnotes
- Genesis 24:10 That is, Northwest Mesopotamia
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