Genesis 24:38

38 But thou shalt go to my father’s house, and shalt take a wife of my own kindred 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 Sara, my master’s wife, hath borne my master a son in her old age, and he hath given him all that he had.

37 And my master made me swear, saying: Thou shalt not take a wife for my son of the Chanaanites, in whose land I dwell:

38 But thou shalt go to my father’s house, and shalt take a wife of my own kindred for my son:

39 But I answered my master: What if the woman will not come with me?

40 The Lord, said he, in whose sight I walk, will send his angel with thee, and will direct thy way: and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my own kindred, and of my father’s house.