Genesis 24:38

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

But thou shalt go unto my father`s house, and to my kindred, and take a wife for my son.

Genesis 24:38 — American Standard Version

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Context — Genesis 24

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35And Jehovah hath blessed my master greatly. And he is become great. And he hath given him flocks and herds, and silver and gold, and men-servants and maid-servants, and camels and asses.

36And Sarah my master`s wife bare a son to my master when she was old. And unto him hath he given all that he hath.

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.

38But thou shalt go unto my father`s house, and to my kindred, and take a wife for my son.

39And I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me.

40And he said unto me, Jehovah, before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy way. And thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred, and of my father`s house.

41Then shalt thou be clear from my oath, when thou comest to my kindred. And if they give her not to thee, thou shalt be clear from my oath.

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