John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Genesis 24:40
What does Genesis 24:40 say?
The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And 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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.
The verse
And 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.
Genesis 24:40 — American Standard Version
Context — Genesis 24
American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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.
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- Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
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