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Genesis 24:33-41 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

33. After that, they brought in food. But the servant said, “Before I eat, I must tell you why I have come.”“Go ahead and tell us,” Laban answered.

34. The servant explained:I am Abraham's servant.

35. The Lord has been good to my master and has made him very rich. He has given him many sheep, goats, cattle, camels, and donkeys, as well as a lot of silver and gold, and many slaves.

36. Sarah, my master's wife, didn't have any children until she was very old. Then she had a son, and my master has given him everything.

37. I solemnly promised my master that I would do what he said. And he told me, “Don't choose a wife for my son from the women in this land of Canaan.

38. Instead, go back to the land where I was born and find a wife for my son from among my relatives.”

39. I asked my master, “What if the young woman refuses to come with me?”

40. My master answered, “I have always obeyed the Lord, and he will send his angel to help you find my son a wife from among my own relatives.

41. But if they refuse to let her come back with you, then you are freed from your promise.”

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