Genesis 24:38 kjva — But thou shalt go unto my father’s house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"But thou shalt go unto my father’s house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son."

— Genesis 24:38, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Genesis 24 — Context

35

And the Lord hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.

36

And Sarah my master’s wife bare a son to my master when she was old: and unto him hath he given all that he hath.

37

And my master made me swear, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife to my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I dwell:

38

But thou shalt go unto my father’s house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son.

39

And I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me.

40

And he said unto me, The Lord, before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy way; and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred, and of my father’s house:

41

Then shalt thou be clear from this my oath, when thou comest to my kindred; and if they give not thee one, thou shalt be clear from my oath.

Genesis 24:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:38 say?
Genesis 24:38 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But thou shalt go unto my father’s house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto 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 (KJVA): “But thou shalt go unto my father’s house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto 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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