Genesis 24:37
The Scripture
(37) And my master made me swear, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife to my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I dwell:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Jacob sends messengers to Bethlehem to locate suitable wives for his sons. The messengers find seventy virgins, and Jacob chooses the one who is pure, showing God’s providence in marriage. The chapter stresses the importance of finding a good wife and the guidance of God in family matters.
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Related verses (shared words)
I Samuel 12:3Philippians 3:19Genesis 24:3Genesis 27:46Genesis 31:43Nehemiah 13:25