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Genesis 24:3-8

3 I want you to swear by the Lord, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not get a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living,

4 but will go to my country and my own relatives and get a wife for my son Isaac.”

5 The servant asked him, “What if the woman is unwilling to come back with me to this land? Shall I then take your son back to the country you came from?”

6 “Make sure that you do not take my son back there,” Abraham said.

7 “The Lord, the God of heaven, who brought me out of my father’s household and my native land and who spoke to me and promised me on oath, saying, ‘To your offspring I will give this land’—he will send his angel before you so that you can get a wife for my son from there.

8 If the woman is unwilling to come back with you, then you will be released from this oath of mine. Only do not take my son back there.”

Cross References for Genesis 24:3-8

Psalms 115:15 - May you be blessed by the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Click to read the verse Psalms 115:15 Click to read the verse Psalms 115:15

Nehemiah 9:6 - You alone are the Lord. You made the heavens, even the highest heavens, and all their starry ho... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:6 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:6

2 Chronicles 2:12 - And Hiram added: “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, who made heaven and earth! He has g... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 2:12 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 2:12

2 Kings 19:15 - And Hezekiah prayed to the Lord: “O Lord, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, you al... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 19:15 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 19:15

Deuteronomy 10:20 - Fear the Lord your God and serve him. Hold fast to him and take your oaths in his name. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 10:20 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 10:20

Exodus 20:7 - “You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltles... Click to read the verse Exodus 20:7 Click to read the verse Exodus 20:7

Genesis 6:2 - the sons of God saw that the daughters of men were beautiful, and they married any of them they... Click to read the verse Genesis 6:2 Click to read the verse Genesis 6:2

Isaiah 48:1 - Stubborn Israel “Listen to this, O house of Jacob, you who are called by the name of Israel and... Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 48:1

Exodus 34:16 - And when you choose some of their daughters as wives for your sons and those daughters prostitu... Click to read the verse Exodus 34:16 Click to read the verse Exodus 34:16

1 Corinthians 7:39 - A woman is bound to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is free to ma... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:39 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 7:39

Genesis 27:46 - Then Rebekah said to Isaac, “I’m disgusted with living because of these Hittite women. If Jacob... Click to read the verse Genesis 27:46 Click to read the verse Genesis 27:46

Deuteronomy 7:3-4 - Do not intermarry with them. Do not give your daughters to their sons or take their daughters f... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 7:3-4 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 7:3-4

Genesis 6:4 - The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God went to th... Click to read the verse Genesis 6:4 Click to read the verse Genesis 6:4

Joshua 2:12 - Now then, please swear to me by the Lord that you will show kindness to my family, because I ha... Click to read the verse Joshua 2:12 Click to read the verse Joshua 2:12

Genesis 10:15-19 - Canaan was the father of Sidon his firstborn, and of the Hittites, Click to read the verse Genesis 10:15-19 Click to read the verse Genesis 10:15-19

Genesis 14:19 - and he blessed Abram, saying, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. Click to read the verse Genesis 14:19 Click to read the verse Genesis 14:19

Genesis 14:22 - But Abram said to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the Lord, God Most High, Creator... Click to read the verse Genesis 14:22 Click to read the verse Genesis 14:22

Genesis 27:46-2 - Then Rebekah said to Isaac, “I’m disgusted with living because of these Hittite women. If Jacob... Click to read the verse Genesis 27:46-2 Click to read the verse Genesis 27:46-2

Genesis 26:34-35 - When Esau was forty years old, he married Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and also Basema... Click to read the verse Genesis 26:34-35 Click to read the verse Genesis 26:34-35

Genesis 26:28 - They answered, “We saw clearly that the Lord was with you; so we said, ‘There ought to be a swo... Click to read the verse Genesis 26:28 Click to read the verse Genesis 26:28

Genesis 21:23 - Now swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or my des... Click to read the verse Genesis 21:23 Click to read the verse Genesis 21:23

Jeremiah 4:2 - and if in a truthful, just and righteous way you swear, ‘As surely as the Lord lives,’ then the... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:2 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:2

Hebrews 6:16 - Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an en... Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:16 Click to read the verse Hebrews 6:16

1 Samuel 20:17 - And Jonathan had David reaffirm his oath out of love for him, because he loved him as he loved ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:17 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 20:17

Deuteronomy 6:13 - Fear the Lord your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 6:13 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 6:13

Genesis 26:28-31 - They answered, “We saw clearly that the Lord was with you; so we said, ‘There ought to be a swo... Click to read the verse Genesis 26:28-31 Click to read the verse Genesis 26:28-31

Isaiah 45:23 - By myself I have sworn, my mouth has uttered in all integrity a word that will not be revoked: ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:23 Click to read the verse Isaiah 45:23

Genesis 50:25 - And Joseph made the sons of Israel swear an oath and said, “God will surely come to your aid, a... Click to read the verse Genesis 50:25 Click to read the verse Genesis 50:25

Isaiah 65:16 - Whoever invokes a blessing in the land will do so by the God of truth; he who takes an oath in ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 65:16 Click to read the verse Isaiah 65:16

Exodus 23:13 - “Be careful to do everything I have said to you. Do not invoke the names of other gods; do not ... Click to read the verse Exodus 23:13 Click to read the verse Exodus 23:13

Genesis 31:44-53 - Come now, let’s make a covenant, you and I, and let it serve as a witness between us.” Click to read the verse Genesis 31:44-53 Click to read the verse Genesis 31:44-53

Zephaniah 1:5 - those who bow down on the roofs to worship the starry host, those who bow down and swear by the... Click to read the verse Zephaniah 1:5 Click to read the verse Zephaniah 1:5

Exodus 22:11 - the issue between them will be settled by the taking of an oath before the Lord that the neighb... Click to read the verse Exodus 22:11 Click to read the verse Exodus 22:11

Numbers 5:21 - here the priest is to put the woman under this curse of the oath—“may the Lord cause your peopl... Click to read the verse Numbers 5:21 Click to read the verse Numbers 5:21

Leviticus 19:12 - “‘Do not swear falsely by my name and so profane the name of your God. I am the Lord. Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:12 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:12

Nehemiah 13:25 - I rebuked them and called curses down on them. I beat some of the men and pulled out their hair... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 13:25 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 13:25

2 Corinthians 6:14-17 - Do Not Be Yoked With Unbelievers Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteo... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:14-17 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:14-17

Genesis 28:8 - Esau then realized how displeasing the Canaanite women were to his father Isaac; Click to read the verse Genesis 28:8 Click to read the verse Genesis 28:8

Jeremiah 12:16 - And if they learn well the ways of my people and swear by my name, saying, ‘As surely as the Lo... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 12:16 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 12:16

Jeremiah 10:11 - “Tell them this: ‘These gods, who did not make the heavens and the earth, will perish from the ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 10:11 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 10:11

Genesis 28:1 - So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him and commanded him: “Do not marry a Canaanite woman. Click to read the verse Genesis 28:1 Click to read the verse Genesis 28:1

Genesis 25:33 - But Jacob said, “Swear to me first.” So he swore an oath to him, selling his birthright to Jacob. Click to read the verse Genesis 25:33 Click to read the verse Genesis 25:33

Genesis 26:34 - When Esau was forty years old, he married Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite, and also Basema... Click to read the verse Genesis 26:34 Click to read the verse Genesis 26:34

Genesis 34:9 - Intermarry with us; give us your daughters and take our daughters for yourselves. Click to read the verse Genesis 34:9 Click to read the verse Genesis 34:9

Genesis 38:2 - There Judah met the daughter of a Canaanite man named Shua. He married her and lay with her; Click to read the verse Genesis 38:2 Click to read the verse Genesis 38:2

Genesis 38:6 - Judah got a wife for Er, his firstborn, and her name was Tamar. Click to read the verse Genesis 38:6 Click to read the verse Genesis 38:6

Genesis 47:31 - “Swear to me,” he said. Then Joseph swore to him, and Israel worshiped as he leaned on the top ... Click to read the verse Genesis 47:31 Click to read the verse Genesis 47:31

Numbers 12:1 - Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses Miriam and Aaron began to talk against Moses because of his Cushi... Click to read the verse Numbers 12:1 Click to read the verse Numbers 12:1

Numbers 36:6 - This is what the Lord commands for Zelophehad’s daughters: They may marry anyone they please as... Click to read the verse Numbers 36:6 Click to read the verse Numbers 36:6

Ecclesiastes 9:2 - All share a common destiny—the righteous and the wicked, the good and the bad, the clean and th... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:2 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:2