Genesis 24:41

41 " 'When you go to my relatives, suppose they refuse to give her to you. Then you will be free from your oath.'

Genesis 24:41 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 24:41

Then shalt thou be clear from [this] my oath
(See Gill on Genesis 24:8).

Genesis 24:41 In-Context

39 "Then I asked my master, 'What if the woman won't come back with me?'
40 "He replied, 'I have walked with the Lord. He will send his angel with you. He will give you success on your journey. So you will be able to get a wife for my son. You will get her from my own relatives and from my father's family.
41 " 'When you go to my relatives, suppose they refuse to give her to you. Then you will be free from your oath.'
42 "Today I came to the spring. I said, 'Lord, you are the God of my master Abraham. Please give me success on this journey I've made.
43 " 'I'm standing beside this spring. A young woman will come out to get water. I will speak to her. I'll say, "Please let me drink a little water from your jar."
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