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Genesis 24:39 web — I asked my master, 'What if the woman will not follow me?'

World English Bible

"I asked my master, 'What if the woman will not follow me?'"

— Genesis 24:39, World English Bible

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Genesis 24 — Context

36

Sarah, my master's wife, bore a son to my master when she was old. He has given all that he has to him.

37

My master made me swear, saying, 'You shall not take a wife for my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I live,

38

but you shall go to my father's house, and to my relatives, and take a wife for my son.'

39

I asked my master, 'What if the woman will not follow me?'

40

He said to me, 'Yahweh, before whom I walk, will send his angel with you, and prosper your way. You shall take a wife for my son of my relatives, and of my father's house.

41

Then will you be clear from my oath, when you come to my relatives. If they don't give her to you, you shall be clear from my oath.'

42

I came this day to the spring, and said, 'Yahweh, the God of my master Abraham, if now you do prosper my way which I go--

Genesis 24:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:39 say?
Genesis 24:39 in the World English Bible reads: “I asked my master, 'What if the woman will not follow me?'”
Where is Genesis 24:39 in the Bible?
Genesis 24:39 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 39.
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 24:39.
What translation should I read Genesis 24:39 in?
Genesis 24:39 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 24:39?
Genesis 24:39 reads (WEB): “I asked my master, 'What if the woman will not follow me?'” 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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