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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: Hi epbentley, I think that the relatives of Rebekah could have refused to let her go. Rebekah could have said, "I will not go". Abraham recognized all of that, but he was concerned about the end result and that is why he said "But if the woman is not willing to follow you, then you will be free from this my oath;..." Abraham was not asking the servant to kidnap a bride to be for Isaac. I can relate to this story because my one and only, our daughter Rachel was married this summer. Her husband asked my wife and I for our blessing for their marrying so we knew before our daughter did that he was going to ask her. Yet, the bottom line again is that the relatives are not participants in the marriage. The choices are made by the bride and groom. I was happy that our son in law communicated with us beforehand, but we could not have stopped their relationship if we had wanted to. The servant knew that the girl would have to give her approval, and he also knew that he had to go through the relatives or else he would be in trouble.:) Things haven't changed very much. It is amazing that many arranged marriages, mail-order brides, young women like Rebekah who leave everything for an unknown man; still find love in marriage. 1) I would not capitalize an "angel" to show respect. I would capitalize Angel in Genesis to recognize Him as Deity. Verses that could persuade you are verses like Genesis 31:11,12. Genesis 31:11, NKJ, "Then the Angel of God spoke to me in a dream, saying, 'Jacob.' And I said, 'Here I am.' 12 "And He said, 'Lift your eyes now and see, all the rams which leap on the flocks are streaked, speckled, and gray-spotted; for I have seen all that Laban is doing to you. 13 I am the God of Bethel, where you anointed the pillar and where you made a vow to Me. Now arise, get out of this land, and return to the land of your family." Here the Angel says that "I am the God of Bethel". He doesn't say, "Hear the word of the God of Bethel". It is good talking with you. I hope you are enjoying the forum. From the heart, Ray |