New International Versionbut go to my father’s family and to my own clan, and get a wife for my son.’
New Living TranslationGo instead to my father’s house, to my relatives, and find a wife there for my son.’
English Standard Versionbut you shall go to my father’s house and to my clan and take a wife for my son.’
Berean Standard Biblebut you shall go to my father’s house and to my kindred to take a wife for my son.’
King James BibleBut thou shalt go unto my father's house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son.
New King James Versionbut you shall go to my father’s house and to my family, and take a wife for my son.’
New American Standard Biblebut you shall go to my father’s house and to my relatives, and take a wife for my son.’
NASB 1995but you shall go to my father’s house and to my relatives, and take a wife for my son.’
NASB 1977but you shall go to my father’s house, and to my relatives, and take a wife for my son.’
Legacy Standard Biblebut you shall go to my father’s house and to my family, and take a wife for my son.’
Amplified Biblebut you shall [instead] go to my father’s house and to my family and take a wife for my son [Isaac].’
Christian Standard Biblebut will go to my father’s family and to my clan to take a wife for my son.’
Holman Christian Standard Biblebut will go to my father’s household and to my family to take a wife for my son.’
American Standard Versionbut thou shalt go unto my father's house, and to my kindred, and take a wife for my son.
Contemporary English VersionInstead, go back to the land where I was born and find a wife for my son from among my relatives."
English Revised Versionbut thou shalt go unto my father's house, and to my kindred, and take a wife for my son.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationInstead, go to my father's home and to my relatives, and get my son a wife.'
Good News TranslationInstead, go to my father's people, to my relatives, and choose a wife for him.'
International Standard VersionInstead, you are to go to my father's household, to my relatives, and choose a wife for my son there.'
NET Biblebut you must go to the family of my father and to my relatives to find a wife for my son.'
New Heart English Biblebut you must go to my father?s house, and to my relatives, and get a wife for my son.?
Webster's Bible TranslationBut thou shalt go to my father's house, and to my kindred, and take a wife for my son. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblebut you shall go to my father’s house and to my kindred to take a wife for my son.’
World English Biblebut you shall go to my father’s house, and to my relatives, and take a wife for my son.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIf not—to the house of my father you go, and to my family, and you have taken a wife for my son.
Young's Literal Translation If not -- unto the house of my father thou dost go, and unto my family, and thou hast taken a wife for my son.
Smith's Literal TranslationIf not, thou shalt go to my father's house, and to my family, and take a wife to my son. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut thou shalt go to my father's house, and shalt take a wife of my own kindred for my son:
Catholic Public Domain VersionBut you shall travel to my father’s house, and you shall take a wife of my own kindred for my son.’
New American Bibleinstead, you must go to my father’s house, to my own family, to get a wife for my son.’
New Revised Standard Versionbut you shall go to my father’s house, to my kindred, and get a wife for my son.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut you shall go to my father's house and to my kindred, and take a wife to my son.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedBut go to the house of my father and to my family and take a woman for my son from there.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But thou shalt go unto my father's house, and to my kindred, and take a wife for my son.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationBut thou shalt go to the house of my father, and to my tribe, and thou shalt take thence a wife for my son.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Rebekah is Chosen… 37My master made me swear an oath and said, ‘You shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites in whose land I dwell, 38butyou shall gotomy father’shouseand tomy kindredto takea wifefor my son.’39Then I asked my master, ‘What if the woman will not come back with me?’…
Cross References Genesis 12:1-3Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”
Genesis 28:1-2So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him. “Do not take a wife from the Canaanite women,” he commanded. / “Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel, and take a wife from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother.
Genesis 31:3Then the LORD said to Jacob, “Go back to the land of your fathers and to your kindred, and I will be with you.”
Genesis 50:24Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die, but God will surely visit you and bring you up from this land to the land He promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”
Exodus 3:8I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.
Exodus 6:8And I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD!’”
Deuteronomy 1:8See, I have placed the land before you. Enter and possess the land that the LORD swore He would give to your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and to their descendants after them.”
Deuteronomy 7:3-4Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons, / because they will turn your sons away from following Me to serve other gods. Then the anger of the LORD will burn against you, and He will swiftly destroy you.
Joshua 24:3But I took your father Abraham from beyond the Euphrates and led him through all the land of Canaan, and I multiplied his descendants. I gave him Isaac,
Nehemiah 9:7-8You are the LORD, the God who chose Abram, who brought him out of Ur of the Chaldeans and gave him the name Abraham. / You found his heart faithful before You, and made a covenant with him to give the land of the Canaanites and Hittites, of the Amorites and Perizzites, of the Jebusites and Girgashites—to give it to his descendants. You have kept Your promise, because You are righteous.
Psalm 105:42-44For He remembered His holy promise to Abraham His servant. / He brought forth His people with rejoicing, His chosen with shouts of joy. / He gave them the lands of the nations, that they might inherit the fruit of others’ labor,
Isaiah 51:2Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who gave you birth. When I called him, he was but one; then I blessed him and multiplied him.
Acts 7:2-5And Stephen declared: “Brothers and fathers, listen to me! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, before he lived in Haran, / and told him, ‘Leave your country and your kindred and go to the land I will show you.’ / So Abraham left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God brought him out of that place and into this land where you are now living. ...
Acts 7:17As the time drew near for God to fulfill His promise to Abraham, our people in Egypt increased greatly in number.
Romans 4:13For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.
Treasury of Scripture But you shall go to my father's house, and to my kindred, and take a wife to my son. But. Genesis 24:4 But thou shalt go unto my country, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son Isaac. Genesis 12:1 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: my father's. See Genesis 31:19 And Laban went to shear his sheep: and Rachel had stolen the images thatwere her father's. Jump to Previous ClanFamilyFather'sHouseKindredMeansRelationsRelativesWifeJump to Next ClanFamilyFather'sHouseKindredMeansRelationsRelativesWifeGenesis 24 1.Abraham swears his servant.10.The servant's journey.12.His prayer.14.His sign.15.Rebekah meets him;18.fulfils his sign;22.receives jewels;23.shows her kindred;25.and invites him home.26.The servant blesses God.29.Laban entertains him.34.The servant shows his message.50.Laban and Bethuel approve it.58.Rebekah consents to go, and departs.62.Isaac meets and marries her.but you shall go to my father’s houseThis phrase refers to Abraham's instructions to his servant to find a wife for Isaac from his own family. Abraham's father, Terah, originally came from Ur of the Chaldeans, but the family settled in Haran. This reflects the importance of maintaining cultural and religious continuity by choosing a wife from his own kin rather than from the Canaanites, who were seen as idolatrous. This decision underscores the significance of preserving the covenant lineage, which is a recurring theme in the patriarchal narratives. and to my kindred The term "kindred" emphasizes the familial and tribal connections that were crucial in ancient Near Eastern societies. Marriages within the family were common to ensure the purity of lineage and to strengthen family ties. This practice is seen throughout the patriarchal stories, such as Jacob marrying Leah and Rachel, who were also from his mother's family. It highlights the importance of shared faith and values, which is a principle echoed in the New Testament's teachings on marriage among believers. to take a wife for my son The act of taking a wife for Isaac is not merely a personal family matter but is deeply tied to the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham. Isaac, as the child of promise, is central to the continuation of the Abrahamic covenant, which includes the promise of numerous descendants and the blessing of all nations. This marriage is a pivotal moment in the biblical narrative, ensuring the continuation of the covenant line. It also prefigures the concept of Christ as the bridegroom seeking a bride, the Church, as seen inEphesians 5:25-27. for my son Isaac, the son of Abraham, is a type of Christ in several ways. His birth was miraculous, as Sarah was beyond childbearing age, similar to the virgin birth of Jesus. Isaac's near-sacrifice on Mount Moriah is a foreshadowing of Christ's sacrificial death. The search for a bride for Isaac can be seen as a type of the Holy Spirit's work in calling and preparing the Church as the bride of Christ. This typology enriches the understanding of the narrative, showing the interconnectedness of the Old and New Testaments. Persons / Places / Events 1. AbrahamThe patriarch who is seeking a wife for his son Isaac from his own kindred, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the covenant lineage. 2. IsaacAbraham's son, the promised child through whom God's covenant will continue. 3. Abraham's ServantLikely Eliezer, tasked with finding a suitable wife for Isaac, demonstrating loyalty and faithfulness. 4. Abraham's KindredRefers to Abraham's extended family in Mesopotamia, highlighting the importance of marrying within the faith community. 5. MesopotamiaThe region where Abraham's family resides, representing a return to Abraham's roots to find a wife for Isaac. Teaching Points Faithfulness to God's CovenantAbraham's insistence on finding a wife for Isaac from his own kindred underscores the importance of faithfulness to God's covenant promises. The Role of Family in FaithThe directive to find a wife from Abraham's family highlights the role of family in nurturing and preserving faith. God's Guidance in RelationshipsThe account illustrates the importance of seeking God's guidance in choosing a life partner, ensuring alignment in faith and values. Obedience and TrustAbraham's servant exemplifies obedience and trust in carrying out his master's wishes, a model for believers in fulfilling God's directives. Cultural and Spiritual HeritageThe emphasis on marrying within the faith community speaks to the value of cultural and spiritual heritage in maintaining a godly lineage. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 24
What is the story and meaning of Abraham and Lot?
What are the key events in Abraham's life?
Judges 19:2--What historical or cultural factors would explain why the Levite's concubine stayed with her father instead of returning home?
In Genesis 38:14-18, how credible is it historically that Judah would fail to recognize his own daughter-in-law simply because she covered her face?(38) Kindred.--Not the word so translated in Genesis 24:4; Genesis 24:7, but that rendered familyin Genesis 8:19, marg., 10:5, 12:3, &c. Strictly, it signifies a subdivision of a tribe ( Numbers 1:18).
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Hebrew butאִם־(’im-)Conjunction Strong's 518:Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, notyou shall goתֵּלֵ֖ךְ(tê·lêḵ)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1980:To go, come, walktoאֶל־(’el-)Preposition Strong's 413:Near, with, among, tomy father’sאָבִ֛י(’ā·ḇî)Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1:Fatherhouseבֵּית־(bêṯ-)Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004:A houseand toוְאֶל־(wə·’el-)Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 413:Near, with, among, tomy kindredמִשְׁפַּחְתִּ֑י(miš·paḥ·tî)Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4940:A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, peopleto takeוְלָקַחְתָּ֥(wə·lā·qaḥ·tā)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3947:To takea wifeאִשָּׁ֖ה(’iš·šāh)Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802:Woman, wife, femalefor my son.’לִבְנִֽי׃(liḇ·nî)Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1121:A son
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