Isaac’s Covenant with Abimelech
Genesis 26:31
In 11 translations
- BSB
- And they got up early the next morning and swore an oath to each other. Then Isaac sent them on their way, and they left him in peace.
- KJV
- And they rose up betimes in the morning, and sware one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
- WEB
- They rose up some time in the morning, and swore an oath to one another. Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
- ASV
- And they rose up betimes in the morning, and sware one to another: and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
- LSV
- and rise early in the morning, and swear to one another, and Isaac sends them away, and they go from him in peace.
- YLT
- and rise early in the morning, and swear one to another, and Isaac sendeth them away, and they go from him in peace.
- DBY
- And they rose early in the morning, and swore one to another; and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
- DRC
- Arising in the morning, they swore one to another: and Isaac sent them away peaceably to their own home.
- GNV
- And they rose vp betimes in the morning, and sware one to another: then Izhak let them go, and they departed from him in peace.
- JPS
- And they rose up betimes in the morning, and swore one to another; and Isaac sent them away, and they departed from him in peace.
- LXXE
- And they arose in the morning, and swore each to his neighbour; and Isaac sent them forth, and they departed from him in safety.
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Original-language editions
- WLC
- וַיַּשְׁכִּ֣ימוּ בַבֹּ֔קֶר וַיִּשָּׁבְע֖וּ אִ֣ישׁ לְאָחִ֑יו וַיְשַׁלְּחֵ֣ם יִצְחָ֔ק וַיֵּלְכ֥וּ מֵאִתּ֖וֹ בְּשָׁלֽוֹם׃
- LXX-Br
- Καὶ ἀναστάντες τὸ πρωῒ, ὤμοσεν ἕκαστος τῷ πλησίον· καὶ ἐξαπέστειλεν αὐτοὺς Ἰσαάκ· καὶ ἀπῴχοντο ἀπʼ αὐτοῦ μετὰ σωτηρίας.
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In the reference works topics that cite this verse
AbimelechBeershebaRebekahBetimesPatriarchal GovernmentEarly RisingDiplomacyPentateuch, the SamaritanRisingMorning
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Cross-references most cited first
- Genesis 21:31–32So that place was called Beersheba, because it was there that the two of them swore an oath. After they had made the covenant at Beersheba, Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army got up and returned to the land…
- Hebrews 6:16Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument.
- 1 Samuel 20:16–17So Jonathan made a covenant with the house of David, saying, “May the LORD hold David’s enemies accountable.” And Jonathan had David reaffirm his vow out of love for him, for Jonathan loved David as he loved himself.
- Genesis 25:33“Swear to me first,” Jacob said. So Esau swore to Jacob and sold him the birthright.
- Genesis 31:44Come now, let us make a covenant, you and I, and let it serve as a witness between you and me.”
- 1 Samuel 30:15“Will you lead me to these raiders?” David asked. And the man replied, “Swear to me by God that you will not kill me or deliver me into the hand of my master, and I will lead you to them.”
- Genesis 31:55Early the next morning, Laban got up and kissed his grandchildren and daughters and blessed them. Then he left to return home.
- 1 Samuel 20:3But David again vowed, “Your father knows very well that I have found favor in your eyes, and he has said, ‘Jonathan must not know of this, or he will be grieved.’ As surely as the LORD lives and as you yourself live,…
- Genesis 21:14Early in the morning, Abraham got up, took bread and a skin of water, put them on Hagar’s shoulders, and sent her away with the boy. She left and wandered in the Wilderness of Beersheba.
- Genesis 21:23Now, therefore, swear to me here before God that you will not deal falsely with me or my children or descendants. Show to me and to the country in which you reside the same kindness that I have shown to you.”
- Genesis 22:3So Abraham got up early the next morning, saddled his donkey, and took along two of his servants and his son Isaac. He split the wood for a burnt offering and set out for the place God had designated.
- Genesis 14:22But Abram replied to the king of Sodom, “I have raised my hand to the LORD God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth,
- 1 Samuel 14:24Now the men of Israel were in distress that day, for Saul had placed the troops under an oath, saying, “Cursed is the man who eats any food before evening, before I have taken vengeance on my enemies.” So none of the…
- Genesis 19:2and said, “My lords, please turn aside into the house of your servant; wash your feet and spend the night. Then you can rise early and go on your way.” “No,” they answered, “we will spend the night in the square.”
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