Genesis 25:5

Abraham and Keturah · Genesis 25:1–6
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Translations

Modern
Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac.
Traditional
And Abraham gave all that he had unto Isaac.
Literal
And Abraham gave all that he had to Isaac.
Latin
Deditque Abraham cuncta quæ possederat, Isaac:

Original

Hebrew
English
Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac.

Notes

Abraham loved all his sons, so before he died, he gave them gifts and sent them away as he had sent Ishmael (21:8–14). This made certain that Isaac remained his heir.

Even though Abraham had sons with another wife, he protected Isaac's inheritance and blessing.

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Isaac Symbolic Numbers

Parallels

1 Chronicles 1:32–33

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people Isaac: Son of Abraham; father of Jacob and Esau

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Concubinage, Concubines Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Midian, Midianite Mishma Nathanael Patriarchs, Period of the Rebecca, Rebekah

Topics

Abraham: Testament of Heir: General Scriptures Concerning Inheritance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Will: A Testament of Abraham