Genesis 24:7 bbe — The Lord God of heaven, who took me from my father's house and from the land of my birth, and made an oath to me, sayin…

Bible in Basic English

"The Lord God of heaven, who took me from my father's house and from the land of my birth, and made an oath to me, saying, To your seed I will give this land: he will send his angel before you and give you a wife for my son in that land."

— Genesis 24:7, Bible in Basic English

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  • ASV

    “Jehovah, the God of heaven, who took me from my father’s house, and from the land of my nativity, and who spake unto me, and who sware unto me, saying, Unto thy seed will I give this land; he will send his angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife for my son from thence. ”

Genesis 24 — Context

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But that you will go into my country and to my relations and get a wife there for my son Isaac.

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And the servant said, If by chance the woman will not come with me into this land, am I to take your son back again to the land from which you came?

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And Abraham said, Take care that you do not let my son go back to that land.

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The Lord God of heaven, who took me from my father's house and from the land of my birth, and made an oath to me, saying, To your seed I will give this land: he will send his angel before you and give you a wife for my son in that land.

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And if the woman will not come with you, then you are free from this oath; only do not take my son back there.

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And the servant put his hand under Abraham's leg, and gave him his oath about this thing.

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And the servant took ten of his master's camels, and all sorts of good things of his master's, and went to Mesopotamia, to the town of Nahor.

Genesis 24:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:7 say?
Genesis 24:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The Lord God of heaven, who took me from my father's house and from the land of my birth, and made an oath to me, saying, To your seed I will give this land: he will send his angel before you and give you a wife for my son in that land.”
Where is Genesis 24:7 in the Bible?
Genesis 24:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 7.
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 24:7.
What translation should I read Genesis 24:7 in?
Genesis 24:7 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 24:7?
Genesis 24:7 reads (BBE): “The Lord God of heaven, who took me from my father's house and from the land of my birth, and made an oath to me, saying, To your seed I will give this land: he will send his angel before you and give you a wife for my son in that land.” 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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