KJV ORIGINAL
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:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And my master made me promise by oath, saying, 'You must not choose a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I live.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The servant is explaining how Abraham made him swear not to find a wife for Isaac from among the local Canaanite women.
📚 Historical Context
This is Abraham's servant speaking to Rebekah's family, explaining his mission to find a wife for Isaac. Abraham was concerned about maintaining his family's faith and covenant with God, as the Canaanites worshipped different gods and had different moral practices. Intermarriage with local peoples often led to compromising one's faith and adopting foreign religious customs.
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