Genesis 24:8 meaning and explanation
And if the woman is unwilling to follow you, then you are released from this oath of mine. Only do not take my son back there.”
Genesis 24:8, Berean Standard Bible
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Abraham is speaking to the chief servant of his household, probably Eliezer, whom he sends to find a wife for Isaac among his own relatives rather than the Canaanites. Having sworn the servant to this task, Abraham now releases him from the oath if the woman refuses to come.
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