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NASB | Genesis 24:41 then you will be free from my oath, when you come to my relatives; and if they do not give her to you, you will be free from my oath.' |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 24:41 then you will be free of my oath, when you come to my relatives; and if they do not give her to you, you will [also] be free of my oath.' |
Subject: A seeming difference: Gen. 24:8 and 41? |
Bible Note: Thanks for the help, Ray. Yes, I realize God was ultimately in charge, and He chose Rebekah and pointed her out to the servant, thus prospering his way. And fortunately her family recognized that the proper decision was that she should go, but surely they all still *could* have been disobedient and refused to let her go. The servant seems to be voicing that possibility. Was he wrong to? My question really was why did he alter his version of the oath when he repeated the conversation? Do you think he was just forgetful? Do you think the text is corrupted in this spot? Or was the servant just being careful not to offend Laban by seeming presumptuous, before Laban had yet reacted? We know Laban was a pretty volatile character. He wasn't particularly pleased when his daughters fled with Jacob. He needed a dream to cool him off on that occasion. Capitalizing Angel seems respectful to me, since angels frequently speak in the voice of the Father, being His messengers, but I don't particularly subscribe to the opinion I've seen expressed that the Angel was the pre-mortal Jesus Christ. Although I suppose I could be persuaded. Thanks again for your thoughts epbentley |