Genesis 24:4 net — You must go instead to my country and to my relatives to find a wife for my son Isaac.”

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"You must go instead to my country and to my relatives to find a wife for my son Isaac.”"

— Genesis 24:4, NET Bible

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Genesis 24 — Context

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The Wife for Isaac Now Abraham was old, well advanced in years, and the LORD had blessed him in everything.

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Abraham said to his servant, the senior one in his household who was in charge of everything he had,“Put your hand under my thigh

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so that I may make you solemnly promise by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of the earth: You must not acquire a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living.

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You must go instead to my country and to my relatives to find a wife for my son Isaac.”

5

The servant asked him,“What if the woman is not willing to come back with me to this land? Must I then take your son back to the land from which you came?”

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“Be careful never to take my son back there!” Abraham told him.

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“The LORD, the God of heaven, who took me from my father’s house and the land of my relatives, promised me with a solemn oath,‘To your descendants I will give this land.’ He will send his angel before you so that you may find a wife for my son from there.

Genesis 24:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:4 say?
Genesis 24:4 in the NET Bible reads: “You must go instead to my country and to my relatives to find a wife for my son Isaac.””
Where is Genesis 24:4 in the Bible?
Genesis 24:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 4.
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 24:4.
What translation should I read Genesis 24:4 in?
Genesis 24:4 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 24:4?
Genesis 24:4 reads (NET): “You must go instead to my country and to my relatives to find a wife for my son Isaac.”” 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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