Genesis 24:39

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me.

Complete Jewish Bible:

I said to my master, 'Suppose the woman isn't willing to follow me.'

Berean Standard Bible:

Then I asked my master, ‘What if the woman will not come back with me?’

American Standard Version:

And I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And I said^{H559} unto my master^{H113}, Peradventure the woman^{H802} will not follow^{{H3212}{H310}} me.

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Commentary for Genesis 24:39

**Themes:**
- **Divine Providence:** The verse reflects the theme of God's guidance in the lives of the faithful, as Abraham's servant trusts that God will direct the outcome of his mission.
- **Faith and Trust:** Abraham's servant shows faith in God's promise to Abraham, trusting that the right woman will be chosen for Isaac.
- **Obedience and Service:** The servant is committed to following his master's instructions, highlighting the importance of loyalty and obedience in service.

**Historical Context:**
- **Covenant and Lineage:** The context of Genesis 24 is the concern for the continuation of Abraham's lineage, which is central to the covenant God made with him. Isaac, Abraham's son, needs a wife from among his own kin to bear children and carry on the family line.
- **Marriage Customs:** The story illustrates ancient Near Eastern marriage customs, where a bride was often chosen from the groom's family or ethnic group to maintain lineage and inheritance.
- **Abraham's Wealth and Status:** By this time, Abraham was a wealthy and respected figure in the land of Canaan. His concern for his son's marriage reflects both his faith in God and his social standing, as he sends his servant with riches to find a suitable bride.

In Genesis 24:39, the servant recounts his earlier conversation with Abraham, expressing his concern that the woman he finds might not be willing to return with him to Canaan. This moment underscores the servant's dedication to his task and his reliance on God's intervention for success.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: H113
   There are 337 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָדוֹן
   Transliteration: ʼâdôwn
   Pronunciation: aw-done'
   Description: or (shortened) אָדֹן; from an unused root (meaning to rule); sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine); lord, master, owner. Compare also names beginning with 'Adoni-'.
   
3. Strong's Number: H802
   There are 729 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אִשָּׁה
   Transliteration: ʼishshâh
   Pronunciation: ish-shaw'
   Description: feminine of אִישׁ or אֱנוֹשׁ; irregular plural, נָשִׁים;(used in the same wide sense as אֱנוֹשׁ); a woman; (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3212
   There are 938 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָלַךְ
   Transliteration: yâlak
   Pronunciation: yaw-lak'
   Description: a primitive root (compare הָלַךְ); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses); [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak.
   
5. Strong's Number: H310
   There are 766 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַחַר
   Transliteration: ʼachar
   Pronunciation: akh-ar'
   Description: from אָחַר; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses); after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with.