And he said unto me, The LORD, before whom I walk, will send his angel with thee, and prosper thy way; and thou shalt take a wife for my son of my kindred, and of my father’s house:
And he said to me, 'The LORD, whom I serve faithfully, will send his angel with you and make your journey successful. You will find a wife for my son from my own relatives and my father's family.'
Abraham is telling his servant that God will guide and bless his mission to find a wife for Isaac from among Abraham's own family.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Abraham is an old man who wants to find a suitable wife for his son Isaac from his own relatives in Mesopotamia, rather than from the local Canaanite women, to preserve his family's covenant with God. He sends his chief servant on this crucial journey, assuring him that God will provide guidance and success. This story reflects the ancient cultural emphasis on arranged marriages within one's clan to maintain religious and familial purity.
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