Genesis 24:38

38 But go to my father's house and to my relations for a wife for my son.

Genesis 24:38 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 24:38

But thou shalt go unto my father's house, and to my kindred,
and take a wife unto my son. (See Gill on Genesis 24:4).

Genesis 24:38 In-Context

36 And when Sarah, my master's wife, was old, she gave birth to a son, to whom he has given all he has.

37 And my master made me take an oath, saying, Do not get a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am living;

38 But go to my father's house and to my relations for a wife for my son.

39 And I said to my master, What if the woman will not come with me?

40 And he said, The Lord, whom I have ever kept before me, will send his angel with you, who will make it possible for you to get a wife for my son from my relations and my father's house;