Genesis 24:8 Parallel Translations

If the woman doesn't want to come back with you, then you'll be free from this oath that you swear to me. But don't take my son back there."(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

And if the woman be not willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath. Only thou shalt not bring my son thither again.

BBE:

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

DBY:

And if the woman be not willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be quit of this my oath: only, bring not my son thither again.

ERV:

And if the woman be not willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath; only thou shalt not bring my son thither again.

JPS:

And if the woman be not willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath; only thou shalt not bring my son back thither.'

WBS:

And if the woman shall not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath; only bring not my son thither again.

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."

YLT:

and if the woman be not willing to come after thee, then thou hast been acquitted from this mine oath: only my son thou dost not cause to turn back thither.'

Genesis 24:8 Cross References

XREF:

Genesis 24:6 Then Abraham said to him, "Beware that you do not take my son back there!

Joshua 2:17 The men said to her, "We shall be free from this oath to you which you have made us swear, (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

MHC:

24:1-9 The effect of good example, good teaching, and the worship of God in a family, will generally appear in the piety, faithfulness, prudence, and affection of the servants. To live in such families, or to have such servants, both are blessings from God which should be highly valued, and thankfully acknowledged. But no concern in life is of greater importance to ourselves, to others, or to the church of God, than marriage. It therefore ought always to be undertaken with much care and prudence, especially with reference to the will of God, and with prayer for his direction and blessing. Where good parents are not consulted and regarded, the blessing of God cannot be expected. Parents, in disposing of their children, should carefully consult the welfare of their souls, and their furtherance in the way to heaven. Observe the charge Abraham gave to a good servant, one whose conduct, faithfulness, and affection, to him and his family, he had long known. Observe also, that Abraham remembers that God had wonderfully brought him out of the land of his birth, by the call of his grace; and therefore doubts not but He will prosper his care, not to bring his son thither again. God will cause that to end in our comfort, in which we sincerely aim at his glory.

CONC:

Acquitted Bring Cause Clear Follow Free Hast Isn't Oath Quit Released Thither Turn Unwilling Willing

Acquitted Cause Clear Follow Free Oath Quit Released Thither Unwilling Willing

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