Genesis 24:8
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New International Version (©1984)
If the woman is unwilling to come back with you, then you will be released from this oath of mine. Only do not take my son back there."

New American Standard Bible (©1995)
"But if the woman is not willing to follow you, then you will be free from this my oath; only do not take my son back there."

GOD'S WORD® Translation (©1995)
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."

King James Bible
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.

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.

American Standard Version
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.

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

Douay-Rheims Bible
But if the woman will not follow thee, thou shalt not be bound by the oath; only bring not my son back thither again.

Darby Bible Translation
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.

English Revised Version
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.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

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."

Young's Literal Translation
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.'

Geneva Study Bible

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.

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

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.


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)

Acquitted Cause Clear Follow Free Oath Quit Released Thither Unwilling Willing

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.

clear. Nu 30:5,8 Jos 2:17-20 9:20 Joh 8:32

only. 4,5,6 Ac 7:2

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