Genesis 24:7

the God of heaven The LXX adds "and the God of the earth," from Genesis 24:3. The phrase "the God of heaven" occurs in Ezra 5:12; Nehemiah 1:4-5; Nehemiah 2:4; Jonah 1:9; Tob 5:16.

the land of my nativity See Genesis 12:1 (J). The land of Haran is clearly intended.

that sware unto me, &c. The reference is to Genesis 12:7; cf. also Genesis 13:15; Genesis 15:18; Genesis 22:16.

he shall send his angel It is noteworthy that Abraham does not here speak of Jehovah being present with the servant on his mission. The servant of Abraham will be guided by "the messenger, or angel," of Abraham's God. For "the angel of Jehovah" going before His people, cf. Exodus 14:19; Exodus 23:20; Exodus 32:34; Psalms 91:11.