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◄ Genesis 24:3►

New International Version
I want you to swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not get a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living,

New Living Translation
Swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and earth, that you will not allow my son to marry one of these local Canaanite women.

English Standard Version
that I may make you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and God of the earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell,

Berean Standard Bible
and I will have you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am dwelling,

King James Bible
And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell:

New King James Version
and I will make you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell;

New American Standard Bible
and I will make you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I live;

NASB 1995
and I will make you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I live,

NASB 1977
and I will make you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I live,

Legacy Standard Bible
and I will make you swear by Yahweh, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I live,

Amplified Bible
and I will make you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I live,

Christian Standard Bible
and I will have you swear by the LORD, God of heaven and God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I live,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and I will have you swear by the LORD, God of heaven and God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I live,

American Standard Version
and I will make thee swear by Jehovah, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that thou wilt not take a wife for my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell:

Contemporary English Version
in the name of the LORD, who rules heaven and earth, that you won't choose a wife for my son Isaac from the people here in the land of Canaan.

English Revised Version
and I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife for my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I want you to swear by the LORD God of heaven and earth that you will not get my son a wife from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I'm living.

Good News Translation
I want you to make a vow in the name of the LORD, the God of heaven and earth, that you will not choose a wife for my son from the people here in Canaan.

International Standard Version
as a promise to the LORD, the God of heaven and earth, that you won't acquire a wife for my son from the Canaanite women among whom I'm living.

NET Bible
so that I may make you solemnly promise by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of the earth: You must not acquire a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living.

New Heart English Bible
and I will make you swear by the God of heaven and earth, that you must not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living,

Webster's Bible Translation
And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that thou wilt not take a wife for my son of the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I dwell:

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
and I will have you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am dwelling,

World English Bible
I will make you swear by Yahweh, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that you shall not take a wife for my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I live.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and I cause you to swear by YHWH, God of the heavens and God of the earth, that you do not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanite, in the midst of whom I am dwelling;

Young's Literal Translation
and I cause thee to swear by Jehovah, God of the heavens, and God of the earth, that thou dost not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanite, in the midst of whom I am dwelling;

Smith's Literal Translation
And I will cause thee to swear by Jehovah, God of the heavens, and God of the earth, that thou wilt not take a wife to my son, from the daughters of the Canaanites in the midst of whom I shall dwell.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
That I may make thee swear by the Lord the God of heaven and earth, that thou take not a wife for my son, of the daughters of the Chanaanites, among whom I dwell:

Catholic Public Domain Version
so that I may make you swear by the Lord, the God of heaven and earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I live.

New American Bible
and I will make you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I live,

New Revised Standard Version
and I will make you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and earth, that you will not get a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I live,

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And I will make you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that you shall not take to my son a wife of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And I shall make you swear by LORD JEHOVAH, God of Heaven and God of the Earth, that you will not take a woman for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites whom live I among them:

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife for my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and I will adjure thee by the Lord the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou take not a wife for my son Isaac from the daughters of the Chananites, with whom I dwell, in the midst of them.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

A Wife for Isaac
…2So Abraham instructed the chief servant of his household, who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh,3and I will have you swear by the LORD,the God of heaven and the God of earth,that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am dwelling,4but will go to my country and my kindred to take a wife for my son Isaac.”…

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Cross References

Exodus 34:16
And when you take some of their daughters as brides for your sons, their daughters will prostitute themselves to their gods and cause your sons to do the same.

Deuteronomy 7:3-4
Do 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.

1 Kings 11:1-2
King Solomon, however, loved many foreign women along with the daughter of Pharaoh—women of Moab, Ammon, Edom, and Sidon, as well as Hittite women. / These women were from the nations about which the LORD had told the Israelites, “You must not intermarry with them, for surely they will turn your hearts after their gods.” Yet Solomon clung to these women in love.

Nehemiah 13:25-27
I rebuked them and called down curses on them. I beat some of these men and pulled out their hair. Then I made them take an oath before God and said, “You must not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters as wives for your sons or for yourselves! / Did not King Solomon of Israel sin in matters like this? There was not a king like him among many nations, and he was loved by his God, who made him king over all Israel—yet foreign women drew him into sin. / Must we now hear that you too are doing all this terrible evil and acting unfaithfully against our God by marrying foreign women?”

Joshua 23:12-13
For if you turn away and cling to the rest of these nations that remain among you, and if you intermarry and associate with them, / know for sure that the LORD your God will no longer drive out these nations before you. Instead, they will become for you a snare and a trap, a scourge in your sides and thorns in your eyes, until you perish from this good land that the LORD your God has given you.

Judges 3:5-6
Thus the Israelites continued to live among the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. / And they took the daughters of these people in marriage, gave their own daughters to their sons, and served their gods.

2 Corinthians 6:14-17
Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? / What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” ...

Ezra 9:1-2
After these things had been accomplished, the leaders approached me and said, “The people of Israel, including the priests and Levites, have not kept themselves separate from the surrounding peoples whose abominations are like those of the Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, Jebusites, Ammonites, Moabites, Egyptians, and Amorites. / Indeed, the Israelites have taken some of their daughters as wives for themselves and their sons, so that the holy seed has been mixed with the people of the land. And the leaders and officials have taken the lead in this unfaithfulness!”

Malachi 2:11
Judah has broken faith; an abomination has been committed in Israel and in Jerusalem. For Judah has profaned the LORD’s beloved sanctuary by marrying the daughter of a foreign god.

1 Corinthians 7:39
A wife is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to marry anyone she wishes, as long as he belongs to the Lord.

1 Corinthians 5:9-11
I wrote you in my letter not to associate with sexually immoral people. / I was not including the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters. In that case you would have to leave this world. / But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.

1 Corinthians 9:5
Have we no right to take along a believing wife, as do the other apostles and the Lord’s brothers and Cephas?

2 Corinthians 11:2
I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. For I promised you to one husband, to present you as a pure virgin to Christ.

Matthew 1:1-2
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers.

Romans 9:7-8
Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring.

Treasury of Scripture

And I will make you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that you shall not take a wife to my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell:

swear.

Genesis 21:23
Now therefore swear unto me here by God that thou wilt not deal falsely with me, nor with my son, nor with my son's son:but according to the kindness that I have done unto thee, thou shalt do unto me, and to the land wherein thou hast sojourned.

Genesis 26:28-31
And they said, We saw certainly that the LORD was with thee: and we said, Let there be now an oath betwixt us,even betwixt us and thee, and let us make a covenant with thee; …

Genesis 31:44-53
Now therefore come thou, let us make a covenant, I and thou; and let it be for a witness between me and thee…

the.

Genesis 14:22
And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the LORD, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth,

2 Kings 19:15
And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD, and said, O LORD God of Israel, which dwellestbetween the cherubims, thou art the God,even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth.

2 Chronicles 2:12
Huram said moreover, Blessedbe the LORD God of Israel, that made heaven and earth, who hath given to David the king a wise son, endued with prudence and understanding, that might build an house for the LORD, and an house for his kingdom.

that.

Genesis 6:2,4
That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that theywere fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose…

Genesis 26:34,35
And Esau was forty years old when he took to wife Judith the daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Bashemath the daughter of Elon the Hittite: …

Genesis 27:46
And Rebekah said to Isaac, I am weary of my life because of the daughters of Heth: if Jacob take a wife of the daughters of Heth, such as thesewhich are of the daughters of the land, what good shall my life do me?

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Genesis 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.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

and I will have you swear by the LORD,
In ancient Near Eastern culture, oaths were solemn promises often made in the presence of a deity to ensure their seriousness and binding nature. Here, Abraham is invoking the name of the LORD, emphasizing the gravity of the task. The use of "LORD" (YHWH) signifies the covenantal relationship between God and Abraham, highlighting the importance of divine guidance in the matter of Isaac's marriage.

the God of heaven and the God of earth,
This phrase underscores God's sovereignty over all creation, both celestial and terrestrial. It reflects a monotheistic belief in one God who rules over the entire universe, contrasting with the polytheistic beliefs of surrounding cultures. This acknowledgment of God's universal dominion reinforces the seriousness of the oath and the divine oversight of the mission.

that you will not take a wife for my son
Abraham's concern for Isaac's marriage is rooted in the covenant promises God made to him. The choice of a wife for Isaac is crucial for the continuation of God's covenantal blessings and the fulfillment of His promises regarding Abraham's descendants. This reflects the biblical theme of God's providence in guiding the lineage through which the Messiah would eventually come.

from the daughters of the Canaanites
The Canaanites were known for their idolatrous practices and moral corruption, which were in direct opposition to the worship of the LORD. Abraham's insistence on not choosing a wife from among them is a protective measure to ensure that Isaac's family remains faithful to God. This separation from Canaanite influence is a recurring theme in Scripture, emphasizing the need for God's people to remain distinct and holy.

among whom I am dwelling,
Abraham's current residence in Canaan highlights the tension between living in a land that is promised to his descendants and the need to remain separate from its inhabitants' practices. This phrase also foreshadows the future challenges the Israelites will face in maintaining their distinct identity while living among other nations. It serves as a reminder of the call to be in the world but not of it, a principle echoed throughout the Bible.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Abraham
The patriarch of the Israelite nation, who is making a significant decision regarding the future of his lineage by ensuring his son marries within his own people.

2.Isaac
Abraham's son, who is the heir to God's promises and is central to the continuation of God's covenant with Abraham.

3.The Servant
Likely Eliezer of Damascus, Abraham's trusted servant, tasked with finding a suitable wife for Isaac.

4.The LORD, the God of heaven and earth
The covenant-keeping God whom Abraham serves and trusts to guide the process of finding a wife for Isaac.

5.The Canaanites
The inhabitants of the land where Abraham is dwelling, known for their idolatrous practices, from whom Abraham wants to ensure Isaac's wife does not come.

Teaching Points

The Importance of Godly Heritage
Abraham's insistence on a wife from his own people underscores the importance of maintaining a godly heritage and ensuring that future generations are raised in the faith.

Trust in God's Guidance
Abraham's reliance on God to guide the servant in finding a wife for Isaac demonstrates trust in God's providence and timing.

The Role of Faith in Decision-Making
The decision to avoid Canaanite women reflects a commitment to faith-based decision-making, prioritizing spiritual values over cultural convenience.

The Influence of Relationships on Faith
The potential influence of a spouse on one's faith journey is significant, highlighting the need for shared beliefs and values in marriage.

Obedience to God's Commands
Abraham's actions reflect obedience to God's commands and a desire to align his family's future with God's will.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Genesis 24:3?

2.Why did Abraham insist on finding a wife from his own people?

3.How does Genesis 24:3 reflect God's covenant with Abraham's descendants?

4.What does "not take a wife for my son from the daughters" imply?

5.How can we apply Abraham's obedience in Genesis 24:3 to our lives today?

6.What scriptural connections exist between Genesis 24:3 and God's promises to Israel?

7.Why does Genesis 24:3 emphasize marrying within Abraham's own people?

8.How does Genesis 24:3 reflect God's covenant with Abraham?

9.What cultural practices influenced the command in Genesis 24:3?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 24?

11.How does Numbers 36:6–9 align with earlier accounts of inter-tribal marriages that appear unregulated or unrestricted?

12.What does the Bible say about interfaith weddings?

13.Who is Rebekah in the Bible?

14.Why is a sign-based approach (Genesis 24:14) seemingly approved here, when similar methods are discouraged in other biblical passages?

What Does Genesis 24:3 Mean

And I will have you swear

• Abraham treats this matter with solemnity. An oath binds the servant’s conscience before God (cf.Genesis 21:23;Hebrews 6:16).

• The patriarch knows that casual promises are too weak to guard the covenant line; only a sworn commitment will do.

• By requiring an oath, Abraham models the seriousness with which God’s people should handle anything touching His purposes (Matthew 5:33-37 points to the same gravity behind our words).

by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth

• The name LORD (YHWH) invokes the covenant-keeping God who called Abraham in the first place (Genesis 15:7).

• “God of heaven and earth” stresses His universal authority—far above any local deities the servant might meet on the journey (2 Chronicles 36:23).

• Swearing by this God reminds the servant that success depends on divine sovereignty, not human cleverness (Proverbs 3:5-6).

that you will not take a wife for my son

• Isaac’s marriage is not a private family matter; it is the next link in God’s redemptive chain (Genesis 17:19).

• Abraham guards Isaac from alliances that could dilute faith or derail the promise (cf.2 Corinthians 6:14).

• Waiting for God’s choice may feel restrictive, yet it positions Isaac to receive blessings “multiplied as the stars” (Genesis 26:4).

from the daughters of the Canaanites

• Canaanite culture was steeped in idolatry and moral corruption (Leviticus 18:24-25).

• Intermarriage would invite syncretism, eroding the distinct witness of Abraham’s household (Deuteronomy 7:3-4).

• The warning foreshadows Israel’s later struggles when they ignore this principle (Judges 3:5-7;1 Kings 11:1-4).

among whom I am dwelling

• Abraham lives in the land but remains a sojourner (Hebrews 11:9-10).

• Physical proximity does not require spiritual conformity; God’s people are called to be present yet distinct (John 17:14-16).

• The clause underscores urgency: the Canaanites are close at hand, making compromise easy unless the servant holds firmly to the oath.

summary

Genesis 24:3 captures Abraham’s determination to protect the covenant line through a God-honoring marriage for Isaac. By binding his servant with a solemn oath to the LORD, Abraham declares that the living God—sovereign over heaven and earth—must guide every relational choice. The command to avoid Canaanite wives is not ethnic prejudice but spiritual preservation, ensuring the family remains set apart for God’s unfolding plan of redemption.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

and I will have you swear
וְאַשְׁבִּ֣יעֲךָ֔(wə·’aš·bî·‘ă·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 7650:To seven oneself, swear

by the LORD,
בַּֽיהוָה֙(Yah·weh)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

the God
אֱלֹהֵ֣י(’ĕ·lō·hê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

of heaven
הַשָּׁמַ֔יִם(haš·šā·ma·yim)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064:Heaven, sky

and the God
וֵֽאלֹהֵ֖י(wê·lō·hê)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

of earth,
הָאָ֑רֶץ(hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776:Earth, land

that
אֲשֶׁ֨ר(’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

you will not
לֹֽא־(lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

take
תִקַּ֤ח(ṯiq·qaḥ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3947:To take

a wife
אִשָּׁה֙(’iš·šāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 802:Woman, wife, female

for my son
לִבְנִ֔י(liḇ·nî)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1121:A son

from the daughters
מִבְּנוֹת֙(mib·bə·nō·wṯ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 1323:A daughter

of the Canaanites
הַֽכְּנַעֲנִ֔י(hak·kə·na·‘ă·nî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3669:Canaanite -- inhabitant of Canaan

among
בְּקִרְבּֽוֹ׃(bə·qir·bōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7130:The nearest part, the center

whom
אֲשֶׁ֥ר(’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

I
אָנֹכִ֖י(’ā·nō·ḵî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595:I

am dwelling,
יוֹשֵׁ֥ב(yō·wō·šêḇ)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3427:To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

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OT Law: Genesis 24:3 I will make you swear by Yahweh (Gen. Ge Gn)