Genesis 24:37

37 My master made me give him my word: ‘Don't choose a wife for my son from the Canaanite women, in whose land I'm living.

Genesis 24:37 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 24:37

And my master made me swear (See Gill on Genesis 24:3). In ( Genesis 24:37-41 ) , the servant relates the oath his master made him take, and the charge he gave him, much in the same language as in ( Genesis 24:3-8 ) .

Genesis 24:37 In-Context

35 The LORD has richly blessed my master, has made him a great man, and has given him flocks, cattle, silver, gold, men servants, women servants, camels, and donkeys.

36 My master's wife Sarah gave birth to a son for my master in her old age, and he's given him everything he owns.

37 My master made me give him my word: ‘Don't choose a wife for my son from the Canaanite women, in whose land I'm living.

38 No, instead, go to my father's household and to my relatives and choose a wife for my son.'

39 I said to my master, ‘What if the woman won't come back with me?'