Genesis 26:30
So Isaac prepared a feast for them, and they ate and drank.
BSB
ASV
And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.
KJV
And he made them a feast, and they did eat and drink.
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Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
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Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,
For God has not called us to impurity, but to holiness.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
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Romans 12:18If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
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Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
So then, let us pursue what leads to peace and to mutual edification.
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.
Let us imitate Isaac's goodness; let us imitate his purity. Isaac was certainly a good and virtuous man, devoted to God and faithful to his wife. He did not return evil for evil. He yielded to those who drove him out, but he received them again when they were sorry, being neither harsh to insolence nor obdurate to kindness. When he went away from others, he fled to avoid strife. When he received them again, he readily forgave them, and he was exceptionally kind when he pardoned. Men sought to associate with him, and he added a delightful feast.
He made them a feast - Probably on the sacrifice that was offered on the occasion of making this covenant. This was a common custom.
Then Abimelech went to him--As there was a lapse of ninety years between the visit of Abraham and of Isaac, the Abimelech and Phichol spoken of must have been different persons' official titles. Here is another proof of the promise (Ge 12:2) being fulfilled, in an overture of peace being made to him by the king of Gerar.
