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Genesis 24:4

Genesis 24:4

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Canne, Browne, Blayney, Scott, and others · Public Domain

to my kindred: , , , , ; There does not appear in all this concern the least taint of worldly policy, or any of those motives which usually govern men in the settlement of their children.

No mention is made of riches, or honours, or natural accomplishments, but merely of what related to God. - Fuller.

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