Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
and I will have you swear by the Lord, God of heaven and God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I live,
New American Standard Bible
and I will make you swear by the Lord,
King James Version
And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell:
International Standard Version
as a promise to the LORD, the God of heaven and earth, that you won't acquire a wife for my son from the Canaanite women among whom I'm living.
A Conservative Version
And I will make thee swear by LORD, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that thou will not take a wife for my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell.
American Standard Version
And I will make thee swear by Jehovah, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that thou wilt not take a wife for my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell.
Amplified
and I will make you swear by the Lord, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I live,
Bible in Basic English
And take an oath by the Lord, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that you will not get a wife for my son Isaac from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am living;
Darby Translation
and I will make thee swear by Jehovah, the God of the heavens and the God of the earth, that thou take not a wife for my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am dwelling;
Julia Smith Translation
And I will cause thee to swear by Jehovah, God of the heavens, and God of the earth, that thou wilt not take a wife to my son, from the daughters of the Canaanites in the midst of whom I shall dwell.
King James 2000
And I will make you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that you shall not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell:
Lexham Expanded Bible
that I may make you swear by Yahweh, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites in whose midst I am dwelling,
Modern King James verseion
And I will make you swear by Jehovah, the God of Heaven and the God of the earth, that you shall not take a wife to my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
that I may make thee swear by the LORD that is God of heaven and God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son, of the daughters of the Canaanites, among which I dwell.
NET Bible
so that I may make you solemnly promise by the Lord, the God of heaven and the God of the earth: You must not acquire a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living.
New Heart English Bible
I will make you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that you shall not take a wife for my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I live.
The Emphasized Bible
that I may put thee on oath, by Yahweh God of the heavens and God of the earth - That thou wilt not take a wife for my son, from among the daughters of the Canaanites in the midst of whom, I, am dwelling:
Webster
And I will make thee swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that thou wilt not take a wife for my son of the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I dwell:
World English Bible
I will make you swear by Yahweh, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that you shall not take a wife for my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I live.
Youngs Literal Translation
and I cause thee to swear by Jehovah, God of the heavens, and God of the earth, that thou dost not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanite, in the midst of whom I am dwelling;
Themes
Marriage » With the heathen forbidden
Marriage » Modes of demanding women in
Miscegenation » Forbidden by abraham
Oath » Abraham requires oath of his servant eliezer
Oaths » Binding to performance of any particular act
Parents » Their duty to their children is » Not to make unholy connections for them
Wives » Not to be selected from among the unGodly
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 24:3
Prayers for Genesis 24:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Isaac And Rebekah
2
Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his household who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh,
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 26:34-35
When Esau was 40 years old, he took as his wives Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite.
Genesis 28:8
Esau realized that his father Isaac disapproved of the Canaanite women,
Genesis 14:22
But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand in an oath to Yahweh, God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,
Deuteronomy 7:3-4
Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters for your sons,
Deuteronomy 10:20
You are to fear Yahweh your God and worship Him. Remain faithful
Joshua 2:12
Now please swear to me by the Lord that you will also show kindness to my family, because I showed kindness to you.
1 Samuel 20:17
Jonathan once again swore to David
2 Kings 19:15
Then Hezekiah prayed before the Lord:
Lord God of Israel who is enthroned above the cherubim,
2 Chronicles 2:12
Hiram also said:
May the Lord God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth,
Nehemiah 9:6
You created the heavens,
the highest heavens with all their host,
the earth and all that is on it,
the seas and all that is in them.
You give life to all of them,
and the heavenly host worships You.
Nehemiah 13:25
I rebuked them, cursed them, beat some of their men, and pulled out their hair.
Psalm 115:15
the Maker of heaven and earth.
Isaiah 45:23
Truth has gone from My mouth,
a word that will not be revoked:
Every knee will bow
every tongue will swear allegiance.
Isaiah 48:1
those who are called by the name Israel
and have descended from
who swear by the name of Yahweh
and declare the God of Israel,
but not in truth or righteousness.
Isaiah 65:16
will be blessed by the God of truth,
and whoever swears in the land
will swear by the God of truth.
For the former troubles will be forgotten
and hidden from My sight.
Jeremiah 4:2
in truth,
then the nations will be blessed
and will pride themselves in Him.
Jeremiah 10:11
You are to say this to them, “The gods that did not make the heavens
Jeremiah 12:16
If they will diligently learn the ways of My people
Zephaniah 1:5
to the heavenly host;
those who bow and pledge loyalty to the Lord
but also pledge loyalty to Milcom;
1 Corinthians 7:39
A wife is bound
2 Corinthians 6:14-17
Do not be mismatched with unbelievers. For what partnership is there between righteousness and lawlessness?
Hebrews 6:16
For men swear by something greater than themselves, and for them a confirming oath ends every dispute.
Genesis 6:2
the sons of God
Genesis 6:4
The Nephilim
Genesis 10:15-19
Canaan fathered Sidon his firstborn, then Heth,
Genesis 14:19
He blessed him and said:
Creator
Genesis 21:23
Swear to me by God here and now, that you will not break an agreement with me or with my children and descendants. As I have been loyal to you, so you will be loyal to me and to the country where you are a foreign resident.”
Genesis 26:28-31
They replied, “We have clearly seen how the Lord has been with you. We think there should be an oath between two parties—between us and you. Let us make a covenant with you:
Genesis 27:46-2
So Rebekah said to Isaac, “I’m sick of my life because of these Hittite women.
Genesis 31:44-53
Come now, let’s make a covenant, you and I.
Genesis 50:25
So Joseph made the sons of Israel take an oath: “When God comes to your aid, you are to carry my bones up from here.”
Exodus 20:7
Exodus 22:11
there must be an oath before the Lord between the two of them to determine whether or not he has taken his neighbor’s property. Its owner must accept the oath, and the other man does not have to make restitution.
Exodus 23:13
“Pay strict attention to everything I have said to you. You must not invoke the names of other gods; they must not be heard on your lips.
Exodus 34:16
Then you will take some of their daughters as brides for your sons. Their daughters will prostitute themselves with their gods and cause your sons to prostitute themselves with their gods.
Leviticus 19:12
You must not swear falsely by My name, profaning the name of your God;
Numbers 5:21
at this point the priest must make the woman take the oath with the sworn curse, and he is to say to her—‘May the Lord make you into an object of your people’s cursing and swearing when He makes your thigh
Deuteronomy 6:13
Fear Yahweh your God, worship Him, and take your oaths in His name.