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I. THE SELECTION OF THE BRIDE. Abraham gave this command —

1. Because the Canaanites differed from Isaac in their taste. They were steeped in vile sins and disgusting depravity.

2. Because a bad influence might be exerted on Isaac's mind.

3. Because the Canaanites were to be destroyed.

II. THE MEANS EMPLOYED TO ENSURE SUCCESS.

1. Human instrumentality.

2. Trust in God.

3. Self-renunciation.

III. THE SPIRIT IN WHICH THIS MARRIAGE WAS CONSUMMATED.

1. In a modest spirit (ver. 65).

2. In a confident spirit (ver. 58).

3. In a loving spirit (ver. 67).

(Homilist.)

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KJV: And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.

WEB: Abraham was old, and well stricken in age. Yahweh had blessed Abraham in all things.