But thou shalt go unto my father’s house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son.
Abraham charged his servant to go to his father's house and kindred, his family in Mesopotamia, to take a wife for Isaac, rather than choosing among the Canaanites. Isaac himself was to remain in Canaan, while the woman chosen would have to leave her own family to join him in maintaining the worship of the true God. Abraham entrusted the choice to his experienced, God-fearing servant.
Isaac was forty years old when he accepted his father's guidance about his marriage. He submitted to his father's judgment and was willing to let the servant choose for him, trusting God to direct the choice. The resulting marriage is presented as a model of domestic happiness.
The verse teaches the responsibility of parents to guide their children's affections toward companions judged suitable for marriage. Abraham's course rebukes parents who leave their children's affections entirely unguided. Isaac's submission is an example for children who fear God and profess to fear God. Young people should respect parental authority and seek experienced parental counsel, approaching the choice of a lifelong companion with prayer and divine guidance.
Abraham charged his servant to go to his father's house and kindred, his family in Mesopotamia, to take a wife for Isaac, rather than choosing among the Canaanites. Isaac himself was to remain in Canaan, while the woman chosen would have to leave her own family to join him in maintaining the worship of the true God. Abraham entrusted the choice to his experienced, God-fearing servant.
Isaac was forty years old when he accepted his father's guidance about his marriage. He submitted to his father's judgment and was willing to let the servant choose for him, trusting God to direct the choice. The resulting marriage is presented as a model of domestic happiness.
The verse teaches the responsibility of parents to guide their children's affections toward companions judged suitable for marriage. Abraham's course rebukes parents who leave their children's affections entirely unguided. Isaac's submission is an example for children who fear God and profess to fear God. Young people should respect parental authority and seek experienced parental counsel, approaching the choice of a lifelong companion with prayer and divine guidance.