Genesis 24:38 cpdv — But you shall travel to my father’s house, and you shall take a wife of my own kindred for my son.’

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But you shall travel to my father’s house, and you shall take a wife of my own kindred for my son.’ "

— Genesis 24:38, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 24 — Context

35

And the Lord has blessed my lord greatly, and he has become great. And he has given him sheep and oxen, silver and gold, men servants and women servants, camels and donkeys.

36

And Sarah, the wife of my lord, has given birth to a son for my lord in her old age, and he has given him all that he had.

37

And my lord made me swear, saying: ‘You shall not take a wife for my son from the Canaanites, in whose land I dwell.

38

But you shall travel to my father’s house, and you shall take a wife of my own kindred for my son.’

39

But truly, I answered my lord, ‘What if the woman is not willing to come with me?’

40

‘The Lord,’ he said, ‘in whose sight I walk, will send his Angel with you, and he will direct your way. And you shall take a wife for my son from my own kindred and from my father’s house.

41

But you will be innocent of my curse, if, when you will arrive at my close relatives, they will not grant this to you.’

Genesis 24:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:38 say?
Genesis 24:38 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But you shall travel to my father’s house, and you shall take a wife of my own kindred for my son.’ ”
Where is Genesis 24:38 in the Bible?
Genesis 24:38 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 38.
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 24:38.
What translation should I read Genesis 24:38 in?
Genesis 24:38 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 24:38?
Genesis 24:38 reads (CPDV): “But you shall travel to my father’s house, and you shall take a wife of my own kindred for my son.’ ” 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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