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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: I appreciate your insight on the marriage. As for the angel/Angel, I'm still not quite persuaded, since "God" in 31:11 is 'elohiym, but "God" in 31:13 is merely 'el, which, while it *can* mean the one true God, can also mean mighty one, angels, false god, mighty things in nature, or even just power. It seems the 'el of Bethel might just as easily be sort of a guardian angel with authority over that place. I don't find any other reference where God calls himself the 'el of a place (2 Chronicles 32:19, is the 'elohiym of Jerusalem and Ezra 7:19 is the 'elahh of Jerusalem, but in any case, Jerusalem, unlike Bethel, is frequently symbolic of the people, see Jeremiah 4:14). But if you have other references in support of your point, I'd like to know. Your ideas are certainly stimulating, and I'm glad I found the forum. epbentley |