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:
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 servant is explaining how Abraham made him swear not to find a wife for Isaac from among the local Canaanite women.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Abraham is an elderly patriarch who sends his trusted servant on a mission to find a wife for his son Isaac, specifically avoiding the local Canaanite women. This instruction reflects Abraham's concern for maintaining his family's spiritual purity and faithfulness to God, as the Canaanites were known for their idolatrous practices that could lead his descendants astray. Historically, this highlights the ancient cultural emphasis on endogamy among patriarchal societies to preserve religious identity and lineage.
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