John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Genesis 24:37
What does Genesis 24:37 say?
The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.
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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.
Genesis 24:37 — American Standard Version
Context — Genesis 24
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37And 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.
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- Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
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