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Genesis 21

Genesis 21:24

The Covenant at Beersheba · Genesis 21:22–34
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Translations

Modern
And Abraham replied, “I swear it.”
Traditional
And Abraham said, I will swear.
Literal
And Abraham said, “I swear.”
Latin
Dixitque Abraham: Ego jurabo.

Original

Hebrew
English
And Abraham replied, “I swear it.”

Notes

Genesis 21:22–34

At the high point of this passage, it explains the name of Beersheba, where Abraham lived (21:31–34). The name is linked to the covenant (a binding agreement) that Abraham made with the people of the land. This agreement allowed him to live there in peace and safety.

In this way, God’s promise was beginning to come true (12:7; 13:14–17; 15:7, 18–21; 17:8).

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Isaac Symbolic Numbers

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

Glossary

Abimelech Abraham Alliance Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Oath Patriarchs, Period of the Phichol, Phicol

Topics

Abimelech: King of Gerar Abraham: Lives in Gerar Alliances: Abraham and Abimelech Covenant: Abraham and Abimelech Patriarchal Government: Exercised in Forming Treaties and Alliances Rulers: Abraham