Genesis 24:8 akjv — And if the woman will not be willing to follow you, then you shall be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son th…

American King James Version

"And if the woman will not be willing to follow you, then you shall be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again. "

— Genesis 24:8, American King James Version

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Genesis 24 — Context

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And the servant said to him, Peradventure the woman will not be willing to follow me to this land: must I needs bring your son again to the land from where you came?

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And Abraham said to him, Beware you that you bring not my son thither again. ¶

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The LORD God of heaven, which took me from my father’s house, and from the land of my kindred, and which spoke to me, and that swore to me, saying, To your seed will I give this land; he shall send his angel before you, and you shall take a wife to my son from there.

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And if the woman will not be willing to follow you, then you shall be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again.

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And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and swore to him concerning that matter. ¶

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And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, to the city of Nahor.

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And he made his camels to kneel down without the city by a well of water at the time of the evening, even the time that women go out to draw water.

Genesis 24:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:8 say?
Genesis 24:8 in the American King James Version reads: “And if the woman will not be willing to follow you, then you shall be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again. ”
Where is Genesis 24:8 in the Bible?
Genesis 24:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 8.
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 24:8.
What translation should I read Genesis 24:8 in?
Genesis 24:8 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 24:8?
Genesis 24:8 reads (AKJV): “And if the woman will not be willing to follow you, then you shall be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again. ” 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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