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Genesis 24:37 net — My master made me swear an oath. He said,‘You must not acquire a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites,…

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"My master made me swear an oath. He said,‘You must not acquire a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living,"

— Genesis 24:37, NET Bible

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Genesis 24 — Context

34

“I am the servant of Abraham,” he began.

35

“The LORD has richly blessed my master and he has become very wealthy. The Lord has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, male and female servants, and camels and donkeys.

36

My master’s wife Sarah bore a son to him when she was old, and my master has given him everything he owns.

37

My master made me swear an oath. He said,‘You must not acquire a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living,

38

but you must go to the family of my father and to my relatives to find a wife for my son.’

39

But I said to my master,‘What if the woman does not want to go with me?’

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He answered,‘The LORD, before whom I have walked, will send his angel with you. He will make your journey a success and you will find a wife for my son from among my relatives, from my father’s family.

Genesis 24:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:37 say?
Genesis 24:37 in the NET Bible reads: “My master made me swear an oath. He said,‘You must not acquire a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living,”
Where is Genesis 24:37 in the Bible?
Genesis 24:37 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 37.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 24:37.
What translation should I read Genesis 24:37 in?
Genesis 24:37 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 24:37?
Genesis 24:37 reads (NET): “My master made me swear an oath. He said,‘You must not acquire a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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