John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Genesis 24:38
What does Genesis 24:38 say?
The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But thou shalt go unto my father`s house, and to my kindred, and take a wife for my son.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.
The verse
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
Context — Genesis 24
American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
38But thou shalt go unto my father`s house, and to my kindred, and take a wife for my son.
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- Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
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