Genesis 24:8 web — If the woman isn't willing to follow you, then you shall be clear from this my oath. Only you shall not bring my son th…

World English Bible

"If the woman isn't willing to follow you, then you shall be clear from this my oath. Only you shall not bring my son there again.""

— Genesis 24:8, World English Bible

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Genesis 24 — Context

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The servant said to him, "What if the woman isn't willing to follow me to this land? Must I bring your son again to the land you came from?"

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Abraham said to him, "Beware that you don't bring my son there again.

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Yahweh, the God of heaven, who took me from my father's house, and from the land of my birth, who spoke to me, and who swore to me, saying, 'I will give this land to your seed.' He will send his angel before you, and you shall take a wife for my son from there.

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If the woman isn't willing to follow you, then you shall be clear from this my oath. Only you shall not bring my son there again."

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The servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and swore to him concerning this matter.

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The servant took ten camels, of his master's camels, and departed, having a variety of good things of his master's with him. He arose, and went to Mesopotamia, to the city of Nahor.

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He made the camels kneel down outside the city by the well of water at the time of evening, 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 World English Bible reads: “If the woman isn't willing to follow you, then you shall be clear from this my oath. Only you shall not bring my son there 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 (WEB): “If the woman isn't willing to follow you, then you shall be clear from this my oath. Only you shall not bring my son there 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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