Genesis 21:24 BSB — MannaFest

Genesis 21:24

And Abraham replied, “I swear it.”

BSB

Parallel translations (2) ▾

ASV

And Abraham said, I will swear.

KJV

And Abraham said, I will swear.

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Commentary

2 voices

John Gill

1697–1771

Exposition of the Old Testament (1748-1763)

And Abraham said, I will swear. Sensible of the many favours he had received from Abimelech in times past, and was still indulged with, he very readily agreed to his proposal; and the rather, as he knew by the vision between the pieces, that it would be four hundred years before his posterity should be put into the possession of the land of Canaan; and therefore could take an oath that neither he, nor his son, nor his grandson, should be injured or dispossessed.

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The Puritans and the Awakening1 voice

Matthew Henry

1662–1714

Commentary on the Whole Bible (1710)

Note, (1.) Religion does not make men morose and unconversable; We must not, under colour of shunning bad company, be sour to all company, and jealous of every body. (2.) An honest mind does not startle at giving assurances: if Abraham say that he will be true to Abimelech, he is not afraid to swear it; an oath is for confirmation.

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Original language & word study

4 tagged words

Original	Transliteration	Meaning	Word study
וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙	vai.Yo.mer	and he said	H559 →
אַבְרָהָ֔ם	'av.ra.Ham	Abraham	H85 →
אָנֹכִ֖י	'a.no.Khi	I	H595 →
אִשָּׁבֵֽעַ׃	'i.sha.Ve.a'	I will swear	H7650 →

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Where the connections lead

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Through
Romans 12:18
If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
leads to
- Hebrews 12:14
  Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
- Romans 14:19
  So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
- Matthew 5:9
  Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
- 2 Corinthians 13:11
  Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
- James 3:16–18
  For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.
Through
Genesis 14:13
Then an escapee came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the Oaks of Mamre the Amorite, a brother of Eshcol and Aner, all of whom were bound by…
leads to
- Genesis 13:18
  So Abram moved his tent and went to live near the Oaks of Mamre at Hebron, where he built an altar to the LORD.
- Genesis 14:24
  I will accept nothing but what my men have eaten and the share for the men who went with me—Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre. They may take their portion.”
Through
Hebrews 6:16
Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument.
leads to
- Exodus 22:11
  an oath before the LORD shall be made between the parties to determine whether or not the man has taken his neighbor’s property. The owner must accept the oath and require no restitution.

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02Original language & word study

03The walk

Where the connections lead

04Related verses

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06About Genesis

The record, by era

Where the connections lead

Commentary

Original language & word study

The walk

Related verses

Featured studies on this passage

About Genesis