Genesis 24:41

Verse

And when you go to my kindred, if they refuse to give her to you, then you will be released from my oath.’

American Standard Version (1901)

then shalt thou be clear from my oath, when thou comest to my kindred; and if they give her not to thee, thou shalt be clear from my oath.

Bible in Basic English

And you will be free from your oath to me when you come to my people; and if they will not give her to you, you will be free from your oath.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But thou shalt be clear from my curse, when thou shalt come to my kindred, if they will not give thee one.

Free Bible Version

You will be released from the oath you swear to me if, when you go to my family, they refuse to let her return with you.’

Geneva Bible 1599

Then shalt thou be discharged of mine othe, when thou commest to my kinred: and if they giue thee not one, thou shalt be free from mine othe.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then shalt thou be clear from this my oath, when thou comest to my kindred; and if they give not thee one, thou shalt be clear from my oath.

One Unity Resource Bible

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.’

Translation for Translators

But if my clan refuses to allow her to return with you, you will be freed from being cursed because of not obeying me.’

Unlocked Literal Bible

But you will be free from my oath if you come to my relatives and they will not give her to you. Then you will be free from my oath.'

Noah Webster Bible

Then shalt thou be clear from this my oath, when thou comest to my kindred; and if they give not thee one, thou shalt be clear from my oath.

World English Bible

Then you will 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.’

Young's Literal Translation

then art thou acquitted from my oath, when thou comest unto my family, and if they give not [one] to thee; then thou hast been acquitted from my oath.

Context

Rebekah Is Chosen

⁴⁰And he told me, ‘The LORD, before whom I have walked, will send His angel with you and make your journey a success, so that you may take a wife for my son from my kindred and from my father’s house.⁴¹And when you go to my kindred, if they refuse to give her to you, then you will be released from my oath.’

Summary

In this verse, Abraham's servant recounts how he prayed for success in finding a wife for Isaac. He acknowledges God's guidance and intervention in leading him to Rebekah, affirming that it was a clear answer to his prayer. This passage highlights the importance of seeking God's will through prayer and trusting in His providence to orchestrate circumstances according to His plan. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises and the significance of aligning our desires with His purposes through prayer and obedience.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And she made haste, and let down her pitcher from her shoulder,.... See Gill on Gen 24:18. And said, drink, and I will give thy camels drink also. See Gill on Gen 24:19. so I drank, and she made the camels drink also. See Gill on Gen 24:20.

Genesis 24:41

Rebekah Is Chosen

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Berean Standard Bible

And when you go to my kindred, if they refuse to give her to you, then you will be released from my oath.’

American Standard Version (1901)

then shalt thou be clear from my oath, when thou comest to my kindred; and if they give her not to thee, thou shalt be clear from my oath.

Bible in Basic English

And you will be free from your oath to me when you come to my people; and if they will not give her to you, you will be free from your oath.

Douay-Rheims 1899

But thou shalt be clear from my curse, when thou shalt come to my kindred, if they will not give thee one.

Free Bible Version

You will be released from the oath you swear to me if, when you go to my family, they refuse to let her return with you.’

Geneva Bible 1599

Then shalt thou be discharged of mine othe, when thou commest to my kinred: and if they giue thee not one, thou shalt be free from mine othe.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then shalt thou be clear from this my oath, when thou comest to my kindred; and if they give not thee one, thou shalt be clear from my oath.

One Unity Resource Bible

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.’

Translation for Translators

But if my clan refuses to allow her to return with you, you will be freed from being cursed because of not obeying me.’

Unlocked Literal Bible

But you will be free from my oath if you come to my relatives and they will not give her to you. Then you will be free from my oath.'

Noah Webster Bible

Then shalt thou be clear from this my oath, when thou comest to my kindred; and if they give not thee one, thou shalt be clear from my oath.

World English Bible

Then you will 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.’

Young's Literal Translation

then art thou acquitted from my oath, when thou comest unto my family, and if they give not [one] to thee; then thou hast been acquitted from my oath.