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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 offer Hosea 12:4 as another supporting passage for the choice of "Angel". I often compare the NASB and the NKJ since they are translations that capitalize pronouns of Deity. However, they both have a flaw in my mind in regard to literary style of capitalizing after semicolons. This style sometimes confuses. Hosea 12:4, NASB, "Yes, he wrestled with the angel [sic] and prevailed; He [confusing literary style because it is speaking of the man Jacob] wept and sought His favor. He found Him at Bethel, And there He spoke with us, 5 Even the Lord, the God of hosts; The Lord is His name." Hosea 12:4, NKJ, "Yes, he struggled with the Angel and prevailed; He [the man Jacob] wept, and sought favor from Him. He [Jacob] found Him in Bethel, And there He spoke to us--5 That is, the Lord God of hosts. The Lord is His memorial name." The NASB lower case "angel" does not agree with the upper case "sought His favor", so I go with the NKJ. Both the NASB and the NKJ say that He spoke with us and recognized Him as the Lord, the God of hosts. The Lord is His name. Jacob contended with God; yes he struggled with the Angel. He struggled with the Man. Genesis 32:24, NASB, "Then Jacob was left alone, and a man [sic] wrestled with him until daybreak." Genesis 32:24, NKJ, "Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man [sic] wrestled with him until the breaking of day." Jacob wanted to know this Man's name. Jacob asked the Angel, "Please tell me Your name." But He said, "Why is it that you ask My name?" And He blessed him there. Jacob recognized that he had seen God face to face, yet his life was preserved. From the heart, Ray |